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Creative Discovery Museum

321 Chestnut St at 4th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
423 756 2738
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Ranked #10 of 65 attractions in Chattanooga
Type: Children’s Museums, Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Description: Four areas of exhibits including art, music, invention and science.
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Chattanooga
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67 reviews 67 reviews
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I've been an annual member since it opened. It's an easy 2 hours of air conditioned hands-on entertainment for the kids...all ages. So much to do and so many things to interact with. They know what they're doing at this place and they know who their audience is. It's amazing.

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Bridgman, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Our grandchildren loved this place. It was a great adventure for them. It was a little expensive but it was worth the money.

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Evansville, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

My 2.5 year old had a blast here. We went to the aquarium the first part of the day so by the time we got here there were only about 3 hrs before they closed. If I had it to do over again we would have skipped the aquarium and spent the day here. He loved the water, the choo... More

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Woodstock, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Our kids, age 2 and 4, had a wonderful time. Mom and Dad did too.. something for everyone here. Lots of hands on activiites.

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Suwanee, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

My husband and I took our three year old daughter to the Creative Discovery Museum and she loved it...so did we! They had everything from water games, physical activities, dance, music, arts and crafts. We would definitely go again when we are in the area! The only compaint is that the gift store is way overpriced but I guess that... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Seems like it was smaller than I remember. They closed early for a fund raiser. A lot of things were closed off anyway due to "weather" even though it was sunny outside. We didn't spend as much time in here as hoped but the kids really liked what exhibits that they did get to experience.

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cdmfun, Public Relations Manager at Creative Discovery Museum, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback. You referred to our fundraiser, AmuseUm, in your review. We do close early once a year to get ready for this event and we offer discounted admission on this day to our guests. AmuseUm is our largest fundraiser and that is why several areas within the Museum were closed or blocked off during your visit.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We got there at noon and stayed til it closed. We started and ended in the water display. My grandson had fun in every area, from playing all the musical displays to digging for dinosaurs and playing chess on the roof.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

We very much enjoyed our trip to this museum. There were so many interesting exhibits and activities for all ages!

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Atlanta, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This was our second visit to CDM and our children loved it just as much as when we went for the first time just over a year ago. They have been to the children's museum in Atlanta and liked it fine, but this one is significantly better, honestly. There are many great activities for kids of all ages. It's a... More

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Sequatchie, TN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My kids and I have been vising the Creative Discovery Museum for years - typically at least once or twice a year. Their permanent exhibits downstairs are all hands-on and are very entertaining - especially the water play area. Upstairs, they have temporary exhibits, which are usually pretty good and are also hands-on. However, I've noticed that the place has... More

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