About this Event
What: A free 30 minute educator led program for parents/caregivers with infants through four-year-olds. Museum Sprouts includes a short tour and family activities. Tours and activities are geared toward ages two - four. Registration is free but required. Please register yourself and your child/children.
Where: The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996
When: Scheduled Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 am*
Please cancel your registration if unable to attend. Contact the museum at 865-974-2144 or email Callie Bennett ([email protected]), with any questions. We look forward to learning with you!
*Registration opens two weeks in advance of each program and is first come, first served--check back on this event page for registration and details.
Parking in Circle Park: The Circle Park parking lot in front of the museum has transitioned to hourly paid parking. For your convenience, the McClung Museum offers ten complimentary parking spaces for museum visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
To receive a parking validation for a museum spot, park in the designated visitor spaces located in front of the museum’s entrance on Circle Park. Provide your license plate number to museum staff at the guest services desk upon entry and the staff will assist you in validating your parking.
Additional parking is available in Circle Park for $2 per hour through the Park Mobile app. See the UT campus map for more information.
See the current schedule below for Spring 2025:
Tuesday, February 11
D is for Dinosaur: Join us as we explore the Geology gallery and learn about dinosaurs!
Tuesday, March 11
F is for Fish: Join us in our newest exhibition, X-ray Vision, to learn about fish.
Tuesday, April 8
R is for River: Let's explore the beautiful art in the Homelands exhibition and learn about rivers!
Tuesday, May 13
O is for Ocean: We are on a journey to discover and learn about fish that call the ocean home.
Tuesday, June 10
N is for Nature: We will explore the museum's galleries and use nature as our inspiration!
- if using GPS, please type in the address, 1327 Circle Park Drive Knoxville TN 37996
Funding for the McClung Museum’s educational programming has been provided by the Knox County Tourism Consortium.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, United States
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