Muse Knoxville 35.997616° N -83.88547° W
Muse Knoxville 35.997616° N -83.88547° W
Description
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEAM, the arts, health & wellness & emergent literacy to life in children’s minds.
Field Trips
Our field trips are 2.5 hours and includes 45 minute each of classroom lesson, planetarium show and free play on the museum floor. Each day Muse Knoxville can accommodate up to 3 groups (classes) per day.
Family Programs
STEAM Nights and Activities include: two hours of thematic programming for 150 people at your location, five STEAM-based activities, Muse Outreach Educators to facilitate, training for volunteers, and optional “add-ons.”
Lunch Notes
We currently do not have space in our building for group lunches however we are nestled in Chilhowee Park which offers additional outdoor space, a pavilion with tables and additional restrooms. Most of our field trip guest take advantage of this space before returning to school.
Bathroom Notes
We have a boys and girls restrooms with 3 stalls and a sink in each. We have additional sinks outside the bathroom for washing up. Changing station in each bathroom with an additional station in the sink area.
Cancellation Policy
Please let us know if you must cancel or change your field trip plans as soon as possible.
- Field trips canceled or postponed less than 14 days of scheduled trip will be subject to a $50 administrative fee.
- “No-show” field trips will be subject to a $100 administrative fee.
- Cancellations or rescheduled trips due to weather that closes or delays school will not result in a fee.
- Late arrivals may result in a reduction of field trip programming.
We will make every possible attempt to reschedule trips canceled because of weather.
Payments and Pricing
Forms of payments accepted:
- Cash
- Check
- Credit/Debit Card
Payments for field trips are due on or before arrival.
Family Programs will be invoiced after the event and final count is received. Invoices are expected to be paid within 15 days
Field Trip Pricing
- Class teachers are admitted FREE for the field trip. (3 per group)
- Students (and up to 3 additional adults) $7 each if fees are paid
through the school.
- Field trip fees cover scheduled time only.
STEAM Night Pricing
- $360 for up to 150 people (email for package options for larger groups)
- $2/person over 150
- Mileage based on distance from Muse Knoxville to STEAM Night location:
25-45.9 miles - $45.00
46-65.9 miles - $78.00
69-90.9 miles - $108.00
- Add On our Mobile Planetarium for $325
(if you are outside of our radius please email outreach@museknoxville.org to if there are options available)
Muse Knoxville is a place for everyone! We offer reduced pricing and scholarships based on school need. If you feel your school/organization qualifies please select the scholarship rate option.
Chaperones
- Classroom teachers are free up to 3. Please reach out if you need
additional accommodations - Up to 3 additional chaperones per group can pay through the
school/organization for a reduce rate of $7/per person. All other
chaperones will pay $12 each at the door the day of the field trip. - Muse Memberships and other discounts are not eligible for Field Trip Programing.
- Siblings are welcome however they will not be permitted in the classroom and subject to full admission price upon arrival for those over 11 months.
Liability Statement*
Muse Knoxville is dedicated to providing a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for all visitors. While we take every precaution to maintain the safety and functionality of our facilities, exhibits, and equipment, the museum cannot be held responsible for incidents arising from improper use or lack of adherence to safety guidelines.
To ensure a positive experience for all guests, it is the responsibility of the visiting school or organization to provide appropriate supervision for students throughout their visit. Adequate supervision helps safeguard the well-being of all participants and ensures proper use of museum resources.
Please note that failure to meet supervision requirements may result in restricted access to certain exhibits or activities as a precautionary measure. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Subjects
Activities
Grades
Cost
Accommodations
Learning Experiences
Field Trip
PreK Free Play
Children’s natural curiosity will emerge at Muse Knoxville as they instinctively role-play, make observations, question, explore, and create. Free Play experience offered only to PreK groups gets your students out of the classroom and allows them additional time on the museum floor for learning through play! In addition to free-play students will enjoy a Planetarium show.
Recommended Planetarium Show: One World One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Subjects Covered
science, space, engineering, technology, art
Grades
preschoolCapacity
20 stu., Max 3 chap., Min 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
160 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
3…2…1…Blastoff! PreK
Explore the planets that make up our Solar System, and try your hand at making your own constellation
Planetarium Show: One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Subjects Covered
space
Grades
preschoolCapacity
20 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
What’s the BUZZ About Coding? PreK-Kindergarten
Explore the basics of robotics and coding with BeeBot, the programmable robot for kids!
Planetarium Show: One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Subjects Covered
technology, other
Grades
k, preschoolCapacity
20 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Fairy Tale Engineering K-1st Grade
Connect with characters from children’s literature who solve a problem. Explore different materials and solve engineering challenges!
Planetarium Show: One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Subjects Covered
engineering
Grades
1, kCapacity
20 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Can You Build It? - 2nd Grade
In this introduction to engineering, students will be given unique materials to solve a building challenge. Students will collaborate and communicate with a small group to create a solution.
Planetarium Show: Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!
After decades of teaching the basics of rocket physics, Rusty Rocket is retiring. He has one final mission to command; an introductory tour of the solar system to a new class of rocket rookies.
Subjects Covered
engineering
Grades
2Capacity
25 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Wiggly Worms- K -2nd
Students will explore anatomy, life cycles, and adaptations through the wonderful world of worms!
Planetarium Show: The Little Star That Could
Little Star, an average yellow star, searches for planets to warm and protect. During his journey, he’ll learn what makes each star special, unlock the secrets of our solar system, and discovers the meaning of clusters and galaxies.
Subjects Covered
biology
Grades
1, 2, kCapacity
25 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Spectacular Space - 1st Grade
Observe the movement and features of the sun, Earth, moon, and stars.
Planetarium Show: The Little Star that Could
Little Star, an average yellow star, searches for planets to warm and protect. During his journey, he’ll learn what makes each star special, unlock the secrets of our solar system, and discovers the meaning of clusters and galaxies.
Subjects Covered
space
Grades
1Capacity
25 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Plant Life - 1st Grade
Students will dig into all things plants by learning about plant parts, adaptations, and life cycle. Then we will explore real plants, build a flower, and look inside a seed.
Planetarium Show: The Little Star That Could
Little Star, an average yellow star, searches for planets to warm and protect. During his journey, he’ll learn what makes each star special, unlock the secrets of our solar system, and discovers the meaning of clusters and galaxies.
Subjects Covered
biology
Grades
1Capacity
25 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Coding with Color -2nd Grade
Learn to code with indi by Sphero! Using color as commands, beginner computational thinking, and problem solving, students will design their own course for their “car” to travel.
Planetarium Show: Beyond the Sun
Beyond the Sun takes you on a journey through the universe with Celeste and the Moon as your guides. Get ready to travel to rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths.
Subjects Covered
technology
Grades
2Capacity
25 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Full of Energy - 2nd Grade
Science and fun collide in this action-packed lesson! How do pushes, pulls, collisions, and friction affect the objects around us? Students will conduct experiments to determine how different forces affect the movement of objects
Planetarium Show: Tilt
Join Annie and Max on a whirlwind adventure as they learn why the ‘tilt’ of the Earth is so important, and what it has to do with seasons.
Subjects Covered
science, physics
Grades
2Capacity
25 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Can You Build It? - 3rd Grade
In this introduction to engineering, students will be given unique materials to solve a building challenge. Students will collaborate and communicate with a small group to create a solution.
Planetarium Show: CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story
This immersive, historical documentary showcases the achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put the first human on the moon.
Subjects Covered
engineering
Grades
3Capacity
30 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Spectacular Space - 3rd Grade
We will explore the inner and outer planets, and other celestial bodies that make up our solar system. We will then use critical thinking, comparison, and investigative skills to determine what is inside of our mystery planet!
Planetarium Show: Beyond the Sun
Beyond the Sun takes you on a journey through the universe with Celeste and the Moon as your guides. Get ready to travel to rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths.
Subjects Covered
space
Grades
3Capacity
30 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Coding with Color 3rd - 5th Grade
Learn to code with indi by Sphero! Using color as commands, beginner computational thinking, and problem solving, students will design their own course for their “car” to travel.
Planetarium Show: Cosmic Colors
Take a wondrous journey across the electromagnetic spectrum. We’ll answer big questions, such as why the sky is blue and why Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf, explore x-rays, and journey inside the human eye.
Subjects Covered
technology
Grades
3, 4, 5Capacity
30 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Biodiversity 4th
How do scientists decide the difference between a wolf and a coyote, or a sunflower and a coneflower? We will find out in this lesson on the diversity of life!
Planetarium Show: Whale Super Highway
Journey into the ocean to witness the incredible 4,000 mile migration of the humpback whales. Join a team of experts as they attempt to discover what makes the humpbacks so successful on this migration super highway, and witness the beauty of these amazing animals in this immersive show.
Subjects Covered
science
Grades
4Capacity
30 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for School Group
Exploring Ecosystems- 4th & 5th Grade
Be an aquatic ecologist for a day! Students will learn how organisms rely on each other in an ecosystem, then focus on a local aquatic ecosystem. With a small group, they will test water samples from Chilhowee Park, and determine if the water is balanced enough for the organisms that call it home.
Planetarium Show: Whale Super Highway
Journey into the ocean to witness the incredible 4,000 mile migration of the humpback whales. Join a team of experts as they attempt to discover what makes the humpbacks so successful on this migration super highway, and witness the beauty of these amazing animals in this immersive show.
Subjects Covered
science, biology
Grades
4, 5Capacity
30 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Spectacular Space -5th Grade
Travel through our solar system, past the Kuiper Belt and beyond! Students will learn how stars are born by “collapsing” a model nebula, find patterns in galaxies, and design, build, and test their own spacecraft.
Planetarium Shows: The Sun: Our Living Star
The Sun is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this immersive, visually striking planetarium show.
Subjects Covered
space
Grades
5Capacity
30 stu., Max 3 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$7.00 per Person for Students
Family Programs
Healthy Habits STEAM Night
Through hands-on activities, explore how our bodies work, build healthy routines and practice emotional wellness.
Two hours of thematic programming for 150 people, five STEAM-based activities, Muse Outreach Educators to facilitate, and training for volunteers.
-Add On: our Mobile Planetarium for $325.
-Add On: over 150 people for $2 per additional person.
- Mileage- based on round trip distance from Muse Knoxville to STEAM Night location:
25-45.9 miles - $45.00
46-65.9 miles - $78.00
69-90.9 miles - $108.00
Subjects Covered
math, science, engineering, technology, art
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, k, preschoolCapacity
150 stu.Activity
family programs
Duration
120 min.Price Options
$360.00 per Group for School Group
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Math Magic STEAM Night
Puzzling problems + Muse Knoxville = A magically memorable STEAM Night.
Two hours of thematic programming for 150 people, five STEAM-based activities, Muse Outreach Educators to facilitate, and training for volunteers.
-Add On: our Mobile Planetarium for $325.
-Add On: over 150 people for $2 per additional person.
- Mileage- based on round trip distance from Muse Knoxville to STEAM Night location:
25-45.9 miles - $45.00
46-65.9 miles - $78.00
69-90.9 miles - $108.00
Subjects Covered
math, science, engineering, technology, art
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, k, preschoolCapacity
150 stu.Activity
family programs
Duration
120 min.Price Options
$360.00 per Group for School Group
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Engineer It! STEAM Night
Discover the Engineering Design Process through 5 unique construction challenges.
Two hours of thematic programming for 150 people, five STEAM-based activities, Muse Outreach Educators to facilitate, and training for volunteers.
-Add On: our Mobile Planetarium for $325.
-Add On: over 150 people for $2 per additional person.
- Mileage- based on round trip distance from Muse Knoxville to STEAM Night location:
25-45.9 miles - $45.00
46-65.9 miles - $78.00
69-90.9 miles - $108.00
Subjects Covered
math, science, engineering, technology, art
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, k, preschoolCapacity
150 stu.Activity
family programs
Duration
120 min.Price Options
$360.00 per Group for School Group
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Tech-Tacular STEAM Night
No screens are required as you code, collaborate and create with Muse Knoxville’s favorite robots. Two hours of thematic programming for 150 people, five STEAM-based activities, Muse Outreach Educators to facilitate, and training for volunteers.
-Add On: our Mobile Planetarium for $325.
-Add On: over 150 people for $2 per additional person.
- Mileage- based on round trip distance from Muse Knoxville to STEAM Night location:
25-45.9 miles - $45.00
46-65.9 miles - $78.00
69-90.9 miles - $108.00
Subjects Covered
math, science, engineering, technology, art
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, k, preschoolCapacity
150 stu.Activity
family programs
Duration
120 min.Price Options
$360.00 per Group for School Group
$0.00 per Group for Title I School
Sensational Science STEAM Night
Hands-on experiments will encourage you to explore how hair-raisingly fun science can be.
Two hours of thematic programming for 150 people, five STEAM-based activities, Muse Outreach Educators to facilitate, and training for volunteers.
Add On- our Mobile Planetarium for $325.
Add On - nights over 150 people for $2 per additional person.
- Mileage- based on round trip distance from Muse Knoxville to STEAM Night location:
25-45.9 miles - $45.00
46-65.9 miles - $78.00
69-90.9 miles - $108.00
Subjects Covered
math, science, engineering, technology, art
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, k, preschoolCapacity
150 stu.Activity
family programs
Duration
120 min.Price Options
$360.00 per Group for School Group
$0.00 per Group for Title I School