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Visitor tip
Don't miss the outdoor Gem Mining experience (65-foot area) — the basic $10 package offers excellent value and is highly enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
Visitor tip
Attend the monthly 'Unwrapped Talks' on various subjects to deepen your understanding of exhibits and get expert insights beyond what's available in regular browsing.
Best time
Visit on Sunday afternoons for a less crowded experience with more opportunity for staff interaction and hands-on engagement with live animals in the zoology exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Size & Recognition
- Largest in Tennessee; #1 Planetarium in America
- Highlights
- 55-foot dinosaur, Tesla Coil show, Dino sand pit, planetarium, fossil exhibits
- Admission
- Adults $35, Youth $20, 5 & Under Free
What visitors say
My grands had a blast! (10&5). There was so much to see and the planetarium was phenomenal!!!!! We were there for three hours it was a holiday so it was crowded but it’s so spread out we never felt crowded. And the staff was amazing.…
What a cool place! If you are Christian, great! If you believe more science based facts you can enjoy the exhibits with your headphones on. Even the general architecture of the building is very cool. Staff was incredible, my 4 year old…
Nice entertaining and informative place! Very friendly people. Surprisingly it wasn’t busy at all on Sunday afternoon. My son and I we enjoyed an experience. Guess this place somewhat overlooked or may need some marketing investment to…
From 687 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Wonders Center & Science Museum is the largest science museum in Tennessee, spanning over 100,000 square feet
- The museum features a #1 ranked Planetarium experience in America according to the venue information
- The museum houses a 55-foot Camarasaurus skeleton, one of the largest dinosaur specimens on display
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