Children learn to weave using different materials to create a colorful piece to take home.

Children follow a recipe to make a tasty Orzo salad. During this lesson they practice following instructions and learn kitchen skills. There is also discussion on the origins of fresh vegetables and herbs, and how they are used together.

Please Note: With the wide range of known food allergies, the museum can not guarantee that this program is allergen free. Please contact the Museum in advance if food allergies are a concern for your family.

Come hear a story about Maya, an imaginative girl who lives with her mother in the city. The book uses amazing illustration and miniature shadow puppets to tell the story. After storytime, guests can stay after and make their own shadow puppets.

Young children sing, dance, and play in “a magical kingdom far, far away.” Bring your preschooler to a day of adventure as we pull out all stops for “Preschool Adventure Day: Come to the Castle” and celebrate the opening of our fall exhibit, “The Amazing Castle.”

All activities are free with Museum admission. Our friends from Ooltewah JROTC will be on board to help navigate and guide us through the day.

With the wide range of food allergies, the Museum can not guarantee this program is allergen free. Please contact the Museum in advance if food allergies are a concern for your family.

Happy Thanksgiving

Join us on Wednesdays as we host scientists from the Chattanooga area to interact with guests and answer all your questions about science! Appearances will take place upstairs in the Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! space.

Join us on Wednesdays as we host scientists from the Chattanooga area to interact with guests and answer all your questions about science! Appearances will take place upstairs in the Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! space.

Today’s Scientist
Dr. Gary Liguori (Department Head of Health and Human Performance UTC) talks about health and human performance.

Join us on Wednesdays as we host scientists from the Chattanooga area to interact with guests and answer all your questions about science! Appearances will take place upstairs in the Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! space.

Today’s Scientist
Dr. Amy Brock-Han (Associate Professor of Geology; Associate Department Head, UTC) answers your questions about all things Geology.

Join us on Wednesdays as we host scientists from the Chattanooga area to interact with guests and answer all your questions about science! Appearances will take place upstairs in the Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! space.

TODAY’S SCIENTIST
Dr. Manuel Santiago (UC Foundation Professor Chemistry, UTC) answers questions about Biochemistry

Join us on Wednesdays as we host scientists from the Chattanooga area to interact with guests and answer all your questions about science! Appearances will take place upstairs in the Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! space.

TODAY’S SCIENTIST
David Karnes (Meterologist, WRCB) answers your questions about the weather.