Explore Exhibits

Ignite passions with our wide variety of exhibits!

Little FarmHouse
Open

Little FarmHouse

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permanent Exhibit

Little FarmHouse is an immersive gallery where children 5 and under and their caregivers can play and explore life on the farm!

STEM Zone
Open

STEM Zone

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permanent Exhibit

Test your skills and learn new ones in STEM Zone! Featuring Make It, Build and Test, Robotics and Energy galleries.

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All of Our Exhibits

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Coming Soon
Namaste India

Immerse yourself in India’s vibrant culture with Namaste India, a hands-on exhibit featuring Bollywood, tuk tuk rides, Indian cuisine, and more.

1.18.25
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5.11.25
permanent Exhibit
Coming Soon
ReImagine: A Cardboard Wonderland

Unbox your creativity in CDM's fall traveling exhibit! Step into a fantastical world of cardboard creations and explore the unlimited potential of reused materials.

9.21.24
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1.5.25
permanent Exhibit
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TreeHouse Adventure

Venture to new heights in the multi-pod treehouse and enjoy the view of downtown Chattanooga.

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permanent Exhibit
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UnEarthed

Observe, explore, and investigate in CDM's natural science exhibit, UnEarthed!

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permanent Exhibit
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Little FarmHouse

Little FarmHouse is an immersive gallery where children 5 and under and their caregivers can play and explore life on the farm!

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permanent Exhibit
Open
STEM Zone

Test your skills and learn new ones in STEM Zone! Featuring Make It, Build and Test, Robotics and Energy galleries.

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permanent Exhibit
Open
ArtSpace

Perform in the theater, create a masterpiece in the Art Studio, and learn technical artistic skills like basket weaving, marble making, and more!

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permanent Exhibit
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Tennessee RiverPlay

Pilot a riverboat, climb high atop a crow's nest, and sail boats through locks and dams.

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permanent Exhibit
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The Tower

Enjoy a bird's eye view of Chattanooga from atop our observation deck on our Lookout Tower!

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permanent Exhibit
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Discovery Library

Cuddle up and read a book in the Discovery Library. Enjoy a variety of books in a quiet, relaxing space for families to unwind.

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permanent Exhibit
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Barsamian Sculpture

Science and art collide in this surreal, eye catching, one-of-a-kind exhibit.

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permanent Exhibit
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Corner Clinic

Plenty of time to play in the Corner Clinic is just what the doctor ordered!

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permanent Exhibit
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Buzz Alley

Come explore Buzz Alley and experience the honey bee's role as a pollinator!

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permanent Exhibit

One of the best children’s museums in the country. From a tower to water to music to a climbing area this place has it all. Great for all ages.

Doug Mancosky