To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
The Muse
516 North Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914
865-594-1494 https://www.themuseknoxville.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Muse Knoxville is a museum for children of all ages, with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Almost 4,000 sq. ft. of exhibit and play space—both outdoors and indoors—include Knoxville's only public access planetarium and areas dedicated to certain themes, such as “Make Space,” “Science Garden,” “STEM Station,” “Music Garden,” “A-Mazing Airways,” “LIVE SMART: Stay Well!,” “U.S.S. Muse,” and others, allowing for a wealth of hands-on experiences.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Benefits
One child admission FREE with an adult general admission ticket purchase. Patrons may check this pass out up to two (2) times per month.
Please bring a printed or downloaded pass and a photo ID to redeem your pass.
Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37716
865-494-7680 https://www.museumofappalachia.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1969, the Museum of Appalachia looks at the history of the region through the portrayal of an authentic mountain farm and pioneer village, with historic log structures, exhibit buildings filled with authentic Appalachian artifacts, multiple gardens, and free-range farm animals. Their holdings of over 250,000 objects include folk art, musical instruments, baskets, quilts, and Native American artifacts, among other things. Buildings of note on the museum grounds include a log cabin believed to have belonged to the parents of author Mark Twain. There is a gift shop and a restaurant on the premises, the latter with a menu informed by the theme of the museum. Check their website for special events.
Categories: Architecture, Children, Family, History
Pass Benefits
Free family admission (2 adults + immediate children) on Wednesdays.
Please bring the printed pass and photo ID to redeem your pass. Contact the Library at 865-215-8700 with questions.