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Location
Accessibility
Planetarium not recommended for children under age 4 due to darkness
Visitor tip
Book a birthday party at Muse — the venue provides a private party room with dedicated staff helpers to manage groups, making it easier to celebrate with 40+ guests according to positive reviewer experiences.
Best time
Arrive on weekday mornings to experience the hands-on play spaces with fewer crowds, allowing children to fully engage with interactive exhibits and creative play areas.
About Muse Knoxville
Interactive science museum for kids. Children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits & activities, plus play spaces & a planetarium.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Highlights
- Hands-on STEM exhibits, planetarium shows, craft area, STEAM programs
- Special Access
- Free Family Nights fourth Friday of month; reduced-cost memberships for families with public assistance
- Programs
- Field trips, STEAM nights, summer camps, outreach education
What visitors say
This is a fantastic place to bring your children to learn and play. We have been members for several years now and it’s also a great place to celebrate children’s birthdays. They have a private room for the party and provide great…
Super cute place to bring your kids! My daughter really loved all of the hands on play spaces. Some she found more interesting than others. The bathrooms were clean. The staff were friendly. The play areas were clean. Some of the…
Wonderful membership to have. It’s pricey for individual visits, but we gotten great mileage out of the individual membership. If you need an energy outlet for the little ones that helps develop their intellectual curiosity, I highly…
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Did You Know?
- Muse Knoxville offers free admission and planetarium shows on the fourth Friday of each month (5-7 pm), providing accessible STEM education to families regardless of income
- The museum provides Family Access Memberships at reduced cost for families receiving public income-related assistance, demonstrating commitment to equitable access to STEM education
- Field trip programs include a planetarium show component and are scheduled Monday-Friday from 9:30 am-12:00 pm, integrating multiple learning modalities for school groups
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