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Family Programming

Family Days

Join museum educators and community partners at our free Family Days throughout the year. Visitors will get a chance to  explore the museum’s diverse collections, participate in activities, and create craft projects. Check out our upcoming programs on our events calendar.

Children painting

Fall 2023 Schedule

  • Sunday, October 1, Can you Dig it? (12:00-4:00 p.m.)
  • Saturday, November 11, Family Fun Funday (12:00-4:00 p.m.)

*Dates and times subject to change*


Museum Sprouts

Infants in strollers, babies in carriers, wiggly toddlers, and caregivers are invited to join museum educators for a short gallery tour with related activities and take-home crafts. This is a free program, but advanced registration is required.  

Target age for children: infants to 4 year olds.

Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Woman with small child and stroller

Fall 2023 Schedule

  • Tuesday, September 12, Sunflower Power
  • Tuesday, October 10, Searching for Dragons
  • Tuesday, November 14, Express Yourself
  • Tuesday, December 12, Giant Bugs
Book your visit.

Contact Callie Bennett, museum educator, with any questions at croller2@utk.edu or 865-974-3662.