The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MUSE) is Knoxville's only hands-on science center, empowering children through play-based learning. Highlights include Knoxville's only public-access planetarium, interactive exhibits in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math...

The Blount County Library offers STEAMKids programs - hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities for children. These programs combine creativity with technical skills, giving kids practical STEM experience in a fun, interactive environment. Perfect for homeschoolers or any...

MUSE Knoxville offers specialized homeschool science programs throughout the year. Their hands-on curriculum covers biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science with field trips to the museum and at the Knoxville location. Programs run during school hours and provide full-day or half-day...

Homeschoolers and their parents, if you have kids who are curious about coding, robotics, or game design, iCode Knoxville offers a homeschool academy that is genuinely engaging. They run project-based classes where kids aren't just passively consuming tech—they build games, learn to code, and...

Maryville Center for Access and Achievement (CA2) offers year-round and summer STEM programs for kids from preschool through high school. These aren't just "camp" experiences - they're serious academic programming designed for homeschoolers and self-motivated kids who want to go deeper in science,...

Zoo Knoxville runs a semester-based homeschool program that supplements a K-8 science curriculum with hands-on, wildlife-focused classes held in the zoo. There are two tracks: weekly classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (K-8) and monthly classes on Thursdays (K-12). Both run as semesters, and fall...

Adventure Science Center (formerly Tennessee State Museum) offers homeschool science programs with hands-on learning experiences in science and technology. Their curriculum covers STEM topics, space, dinosaurs, and hands-on experiments. Programs are designed for groups and can accommodate...

The Maryville Family Science Center offers hands-on science experiences for kids and families. Located in downtown Maryville, this facility features interactive exhibits and educational programs designed to spark curiosity about the natural world. Perfect for school-age children who love hands-on...

If you want to inspire your kids to love science, this is THE place. The AMSE has been educating families about energy, nuclear science, and the Manhattan Project since 1949, and they've evolved into a modern science museum with hands-on exhibits that kids actually want to touch. The summer camp...

AMSE in Oak Ridge is where the area’s science story comes alive — a Smithsonian Institution affiliate museum that has told the story of atomic science and energy in east Tennessee since it first opened in 1949. The museum moved to its current building at 115 E Main St in 2018, and the exhibits...

Knox Makers is a makerspace in Knoxville where families can learn hands-on skills with real tools. Think 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking, electronics, and more. It's not a drop-off daycare - this is parent-and-child stuff where you learn together. Who it's for: Families with kids 16+ who...

If your kid is into building robots or figuring out how things work, this program is a real winner. It is held on the Maryville University campus and designed for children ages 4-12 who want hands-on experience with science and robotics. The programs are held on the Maryville University Campus for...

Maryville University offers youth STEM programs including college-level science and engineering courses for middle and high school students. Their programs provide early exposure to university-level work, college readiness, and advanced STEM coursework. Great for motivated students looking to get a...

Webb School of Knoxville has one of the oldest and most respected FIRST Robotics teams in East Tennessee - team 1466, which they call Webb Robotics. This is the kind of hands-on STEM experience that really shows kids what robotics and engineering can be. What kids get: Team 1466 competes in the...