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$95

Discovery

Unlimited free visits for one named adult and one child for one year.

$140

TeamDiscovery

Our most popular membership — Unlimited free visits for two named adults in the same household and up to four children each visit. Special accommodations made for families with more than four children.

$140

GrandDiscovery


Unlimited free visits for two named grandparents in the same household and admission for all grandchildren each visit.

get more with discover plus

Bring an extra adult each visit for only $25 more!
Add the "plus" to your membership at checkout or see Guest Relations to upgrade your membership today!

$100

EdDiscovery

Unlimited free visits for one teacher and one named adult in the same household and up to four children each visit. Special accommodations made for families with more than four children.
Homeschool families qualify with proof of umbrella school, enrollment in a caregiver-led online school program, letter of intent, and/or teaching certificate.
*This membership cannot be gifted.

Visit Guest Relations to purchase.

$40

AccessDiscovery

CDM's membership for EBT cardholders. Unlimited free visits for two named adults and up to four children each visit. Special accommodations made for families with more than four children.
Bring your EBT card (no P-EBT cards will be accepted) and a photo ID to Guest Relations to purchase.
*This membership cannot be gifted.

Visit Guest Relations to purchase.
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Membership FAQ

Q: Can I decide later to upgrade to a higher membership level?
A: Yes. You are always welcome to upgrade your membership level at any time.
Q: Is my membership tax-deductible?
A: Memberships may be considered 100% tax deductible to the extent allowed under Internal Revenue Service guidelines. You should consult your tax preparer with specific tax questions.
Q: Can I lend my membership card to a friend or family member?
A: No. Memberships are non-transferrable and are valid only for the persons whose names appear on the card. A photo ID is required for admission into the museum along with your membership card.
Q: Can we add foster children on our membership?
A: Yes. You may list all the children under 18 years of age that live in your household on your membership.
Q: Do members receive free parking?
A: The Museum is not able to provide free parking for members. However there are public parking lots both behind and in front of the Museum, and metered parking on the street.
Q: Do I receive benefits from my membership at the Tennessee Aquarium or IMAX?
A: Yes, you will receive a $5.00 discount per adult ticket and $ 3.00 discount per child ticket to the Aquarium, and $9.95 adult tickets and $8.00 children tickets for all 45-minute films at the IMAX.
Q: Is my membership good at other museums?
A: If you have an ACM Reciprocal sticker on your membership card your membership is reciprocal. These memberships will be honored at nearly 200 children’s museums across the United States and Canada. You will receive 50% off general admission for up to six (6) individuals (card must be present). Please verify the admission policy of the museum you plan on visiting as policies are subject to change.
Q: If I renew my membership early, do I lose time?
A: No. Your new membership is added on to the end of your existing membership. So, if your membership expires in January of 2020 and you renew in November 2019, the expiration date on your membership will be January of 2021.

Questions about CDM memberships? Contact Kaiya at kmoore@cdmfun.org or (423) 648-6085.

Member Benefits

Museum Discounts
Members save 20% on camps, workshops and select programs. Guests of members save $2 on admission with member in attendance.
Members-only Events
From Member Mornings to Monster Bash, there are exclusive events for members at the Museum year-round!
Local Business Discounts
Save at Reflection Riding Nature Center & Arboretum, the Tennessee Valley Railroad, and more!
Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX Discounts
Members qualify for discounted admission at the #1 Aquarium rated for guest satisfaction in the country and the IMAX.
click here to view our membership brochure with detailed list of benefits.

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Genevelyn