Muse Knoxville

A children's science museum in Chilhowee Park offering hands-on STEAM exhibits and a public planetarium.

516 North Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914 · Knoxville, TN

About Muse Knoxville

Muse Knoxville is a children's science museum in historic Chilhowee Park, built around hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Its exhibits and programs are aimed mainly at young children and their families, and it includes a full-dome planetarium. The museum also runs weekly toddler and tech sessions, camps, school field trips, and free family nights.

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