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Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) is a non-profit, hands-on, children’s museum providing educational programs and exhibits in the arts and sciences. The Museum services nearly 300,000 individuals annually through museum visits, educational programs, free and reduced-price admission and much more. CDM is a prime tourist attraction and ranks among the best children’s museums in the country. The Museum’s vision is to make our community the best place for a child to grow up. Features and Services: Exhibits include Tennessee RiverPlay with water tables and climbing structure; ArtSpace with visual, performing, and cultural arts; STEM Zone with Robotics, Make It, Build and Test, and Energy galleries; Excavation Station with sand for uncovering fossils; and more to come with renovations currently taking place through 2023. In addition to our exhibits, we have a variety of programming catered to all ages of children, both at the Museum and offsite at schools and events.