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American Museum of Science & Energy
300 S. Tulane Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830 • Map It
(865) 576-3200
amse.org

This is one of the world's largest energy exhibitions. It has hands-on exhibits, displays, models, films, games, and live demonstrations.


East Tennessee Discovery Center
3301 East Magnolia Ave
Knoxville, TN 37914 • Map It
(865) 594-1494
www.etdiscovery.org

The Discovery Center has several exhibition areas, including Life Sciences, Physical Science, a Planetarium, and Earth Science. The Center is located in Chilhowee Park and is open to the general public, as well as groups and class field trips.


Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37920 • Map It
(865) 577-4717
www.ijams.org

Ijams is a wild place filled with rocks, rivers, trees, trails, owls and salamanders. Visitors of all ages and ability can hike, bike, paddle, stroll, learn or simply enjoy the day.


University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996 • Map It
(865) 974-1000
plantsciences.utk.edu

The UT Department of Plant Sciences conducts academic, extension and research programs in agricultural and natural resource plant sciences, at facilities in Knoxville and several Research & Education Centers throughout Tennessee.