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Creative Discovery Museum Launches National Competition for New Plaza Art Piece
Published:
3.17.21
By:
Mackenzie Steele

CDM is launching a national competition to create an interactive art piece that will be the centerpiece of a redesigned entrance and plaza. In the first phase of the competition, CDM is seeking qualifications from artists and artist led teams to develop proposals to create a work that reflects the Museum’s playful spirit and welcomes visitors to the museum. Proposals are due April 12, 2021 by 1 p.m.

CDM Puts Delicious Spin on Annual Fundraiser
Published:
2.24.21
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Creative Discovery Museum’s annual fundraiser AmuseUm, was one of the last events to take place in Chattanooga prior to COVID-19 entering our community. With safety precautions still in place, CDM has reimagined AmuseUm and turned it into a delicious, safe, family-friendly event -- AmuseYum.

Creative Discovery Museum Relocates Administrative Offices to Increase Exhibit Space
Published:
2.15.21
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) is on the move! As a part of its $10M Ignite Discovery renovation project, CDM moved nearly half of its administrative offices across 4th street. The move will create 3,000 square feet of additional exhibit space within the Museum without adding on to the building.

Creative Discovery Museum is Getting Greener
Published:
1.19.21
By:
Mackenzie Steele

green|spaces’ green|light certification and an expanded solar array panel creates a more sustainable future for the new CDM.

Winter Arrives Early at CDM with New Exhibit, Gingerbread Workshops, Winter Break Camps
Published:
11.9.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

The first day of Winter is about one month away, but the season is in full swing at Creative Discovery Museum. Experience the wonderment of winter without the cold with the return of Creative Discovery Museum’s popular exhibit, Winter Wonders

Volkswagen Chattanooga donates $1M to Creative Discovery Museum capital campaign
Published:
10.29.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Volkswagen Chattanooga has pledged $1 Million to become the presenting sponsor for the Creative Discovery Museum’s new STEMZone exhibit. VW Chattanooga’s investment in the Ignite Discovery capital campaign will enable the Museum to create a new exhibit gallery dedicated to STEM (Science Technology, Energy and Math) education.