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Accessibility
Accessibility information available on site
Best time
Visit on weekday mornings before 10:30 AM to avoid school field trip crowds. Multiple reviewers noted that groups typically clear out by mid-morning, making this the ideal window for minimal wait times and a calmer experience.
Visitor tip
Prioritize the water table and STEM areas upstairs (robotic arms, build-your-own race car) as fan-favorite exhibits. The museum also rotates featured exhibits seasonally, so check the newsletter for the latest installations like Doc McStuffins before your visit.
About Creative Discovery Museum
Science center with hands-on exhibits. Rotating & permanent interactive science exhibits & educational shows aimed at children of all ages.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Hours
- Sun-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm
- Highlights
- Hands-on exhibits: climb, splash, build, dig, create
What visitors say
We were passing through Chattanooga and decided to try out CDM. We had so much fun at this museum. Like most children’s museums there were a few exhibits that weren’t functioning, but everything was clean and well maintained otherwise.…
This place was such a gem for an afternoon! We almost skipped it because I wasn't sure there would be enough for my son to do (he's almost 10), but it was great for him as well as our 6.5 year old daughter. They played for about 3 hours…
We always have a blast at the Creative Discovery Museum! It can get kinda chaotic when there are school field trips there, but they are usually cleared out by 10:30 AM or so. There's a paid (but inexpensive) parking lot behind the…
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Did You Know?
- Creative Discovery Museum features rotating exhibits that change frequently, including themed experiences like Doc McStuffins, Wild Kratts, and Mo Willems, allowing repeat visitors to experience new content on subsequent visits
- The museum maintains a 4.7-star rating across 4,176 reviews, indicating exceptionally high visitor satisfaction and consistent quality across multiple visits
- The museum combines both indoor and outdoor interactive learning spaces with dedicated sensory-friendly areas, including a water play section noted as particularly engaging for younger children and those seeking calming activities
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