Rated the #7 children’s museum in the US by Trekaroo! Fun, hands-on learning exhibits for children of all ages.
Creating meaningful connections between people and animals through education, conservation and engagement.
The Chattanooga Public Library serves City of Chattanooga residents through its main library in downtown Chattanooga and through four branches. Our mission is to be the community’s catalyst for lifelong learning. Neighborhood library locations include the Northgate, Eastgate, South Chattanooga and Avondale branches.
Southside Social is a family-friendly boutique bowling alley with 10 lanes of bowling in addition to 4 bars. Southside Social offers an exclusive atmosphere which creates an exuberant experience.
The Songbirds Foundation shares the transformative experience of music in eastern Tennessee by delivering educational programming, preserving music history, hosting enriching events, and providing concrete resources to emerging artists.
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera was the first combined professional resident symphony and opera company in the nation, merging in 1985. Kayoko Dan, Music Director and Conductor, leads the company’s artistic vision and is in her third season with the CSO.
This book, music, and art store can be found right beside Coolidge Park on the Northshore.
The Sculpture Fields are 33 acre public park populated with sculptures from all over the world. Located on Chattanooga’s Southside, it is also the largest sculpture park in the Southeast and beckons visitors from near and far.
Founded in 1923, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre offers high-quality, live stage productions year round on two stages from their beautiful facility on the Tennessee River.
River City Pottery is a paint your own Pottery Studio. They have been in business for over 10 years.
At the Pottery Place, you get to pick your pottery, paint it, and pick it up once it’s been fired. They host parties for children and adults as well.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a wonderful fine arts program and center that is open to the public. You can view visual arts, hear music, or watch plays at the center.
Chattanooga’s “Jewel of the South” is the perfect place to watch a live performance, concert, or movie. This beautiful theatre is sure to make the whole family happy.
Bluff View Art District is Chattanooga’s premiere spot for all things art! It stretches over 1.5 blocks high above the Tennessee River. It’s dedicated to visual, horticultural, and culinary arts.
The Hunter Art Museum is the perfect place to enjoy fine art in Chattanooga. With permanent and traveling exhibitions, there’s always something new to explore.