Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga

Name: Creative Discovery Museum
Address: 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, 37402, United States
Telephone: +1 423-756-2738

#17 among attractions in Chattanooga

Museum, Specialty museum, Children's museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Creative Discovery Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, it was opened on May 26, 1995. The museum contains art, music, and field science areas, along with a water-themed zone called RiverPlay, a rooftop exhibit, an inventor's workshop, and a temporary exhibit space. Exhibits are mostly designed for children aged 18 months to 12 years. ()

Coordinates: 35°3'10"N, 85°18'44"W

Address

321 Chestnut StDowntown ChattanoogaChattanooga 37402 United States

Contact

+1 423-756-2738

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Day trips

Creative Discovery Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: AT&T Field, Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Market, McKenzie Arena.

~780 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AT&T Field, Chattanooga
4 min walk • AT&T Field, nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a modern minor league baseball stadium that offers sports enthusiasts and casual visitors alike a chance to soak in America's favorite pastime. Opened in 2000, this open-air ballpark is the home of the...
~1190 ftN
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga
6 min walk • Dive into the aquatic wonders of the Tennessee Aquarium, a must-see destination nestled in the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This sprawling facility is not just an aquarium but a journey through freshwater and marine ecosystems, showcasing the rich biodiversity of...
1.1 miS
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Chattanooga Market, Chattanooga
29 min walk • The Chattanooga Market is the region's largest producer-only arts and crafts and farmers' market. It is held every Sunday from April to December at the open-air First Horizon Pavilion in Chattanooga, Tennessee, typically from 11am until 4pm.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga
20 min walk • McKenzie Arena is the primary basketball arena for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It replaced Maclellan Gymnasium, a 4,177-seat gymnasium now used for women's volleyball and wrestling.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Maclellan Gymnasium, Chattanooga
20 min walk • Maclellan Gymnasium is a 4,177-seat multi-purpose arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs women's volleyball and wrestling teams. It used to host the Mocs basketball teams until McKenzie Arena opened in 1982.
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga
11 min walk • The Hunter Museum of American Art is an art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The museum's collections include works representing the Hudson River School, 19th century genre painting, American Impressionism, the Ashcan School, early modernism, regionalism, and post-World War II modern and contemporary art.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga
14 min walk • Built in 1890, the 2,376-foot-long Walnut Street Bridge connects Chattanooga, Tennessee's downtown with North Chattanooga. The bridge's main spans are pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss spans.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Chattanooga
12 min walk • The Market Street Bridge, officially referred to as the John Ross Bridge, is a bascule bridge that spans the Tennessee River between downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the Northshore District.
~1810 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Tivoli Theatre, Chattanooga
9 min walk • The Tivoli Theatre, also known as the Tivoli and the "Jewel of the South", is a historic theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that opened on March 19, 1921. Built between 1919 and 1921 at a cost of $750,000, designed by famed Chicago-based architectural firm Rapp and Rapp and well-known Chattanooga architect Reuben H.
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saints Peter and Paul Basilica, Chattanooga
14 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Basilica is a historic Roman Catholic church at 214 E. 8th Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is one of the oldest continuing parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville.
~1560 ftN
Park
Ross's Landing, Chattanooga
8 min walk • Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the last site of the Cherokee's 61-year occupation of Chattanooga and is considered to be the embarkation point of the Cherokee removal on the Trail of Tears.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Creative Discovery Museum open?

Creative Discovery Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Creative Discovery Museum?

Nearby attractions include AT&T Field, Chattanooga (4 min walk), Take a ride with the Chattanooga Ducks, Chattanooga (5 min walk), Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga (6 min walk), St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chattanooga (6 min walk).

How to get to Creative Discovery Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Creative Discovery Museum:

Bus

CARTA Shuttle (27 min walk)