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Creative Discovery Museum

321 Chestnut St at 4th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
423 756 2738
Ranked #11 of 62 attractions in Chattanooga
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums, Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Traveler Description: There’s always something new to see and do at Creative Discovery Museum in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. It has been selected as the best museum... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Hendersonville, Tennessee
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We took both our kids there on an outing with family. They loved it. So much to do for them. They had a blast. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We took our three year old to this attraction, and he had a great time even though a portion was closed for renovation. There is a lot of educational fun for children of all ages. It is very well done, reasonably priced and well located in the central tourist area. More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I took my two year old nephew and he had a blast. I'm sure they have better ones in huge cities, but we had a fun time and certainly didn't do everything they offered. Well worth the cost. More

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Canton, North Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

My children (ages 9 and 5) really enjoyed it. Alot of things to do for the kids and very educational. More

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uufrisbee7
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

My son is almost two years old, and every time we go, we explore different parts of the museum and discover something new to check out next time. Once you're in you can come and go with a wristband on. We spend most of our time on the ground floor, as his favorite exhibit is the giant water play at... More

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Jackson, MO
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
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If you have kids who are 10yrs or younger, this is the place to go in Chattanooga! There is a vast expanse of creative fun for the entire family, enough to keep you occupied for 1/2 a day for sure. Water play, climbing tunnels, music rooms, all are age appropriate, even for very young ones. They have a small but... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

A lot of kids but a ton of activities for them to participate in. More

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This children's museum was awesome when it first opened, over 10 yrs. ago. But it needs to be refurbished and updated! I have brought children on field trips for 10 years, and each year I see more wear and tear, and not many new creative additions. The art center had minimal supplies. Half of the instruments worked in the music... More

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cdmfun, Public Relations Manager at Creative Discovery Museum, responded to this review
April 23, 2012

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you were disappointed with your visit to the Museum last October. The Museum opened in 1995 and we completed a major renovation in 2005. We are currently upgrading our exhibits to keep them fresh and engaging for our visitors. Last summer, we opened Buzz Alley, a new permanent exhibit about bees.... More

Atlanta, Georgia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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We've been to a few other children's museums and our girls def had just as much, if not more, fun at this one! Our little one could have stayed at the boats all day :) Great interactive displays and exhibits and fun for both our toddler and preschooler. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

This has been a family favorite since the kids were babies. The water play area if fantastic. Hands down our favorite childrens' museum! Absolutely worth a visit if you are in town with kids age 1-10. More

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