Very beautiful building with a lot to see. The views are incredible. The staff were very friendly…read moreand willing to add details or answer questions. This is a smaller art museum but is very inclusive for all ages with interactive exhibits for the little kids, school field trips and a lot to see. We enjoyed the paintings in the mansion. Very eclectic and well curated art! Thank you for all the hard work keeping this space preserved.

We've visited Chattanooga several times, but we realized we'd never been to the art museum. We fell…read morein love with the view of the water as soon as we walked in, and we hadn't even made it to the exhibits yet. We took our time in each gallery, reading and studying the art. It wasn't busy at all, so we had plenty of time and space to enjoy ourselves. Some of my favorites were the still life pieces. All in all, there was a good amount to see, and we'd recommend it as a relaxing afternoon activity for those who appreciate not only the art itself but the history of the pieces. We'd consider coming back again for any new exhibits next time we're in town.

This place is 5 out of 5 stars! My husband and I had a BLAST at Classic Arcade Pinball Museum. You…read morepay $20.00 to play as many games and as many times as you want all day! They give you a wristband if you want to leave and come back. This was one of the BEST parts of our trip to Chattanooga TN!

An extremely good return on investment. 4 of us played till we were sore for 2.5-3 hours for…read more$80.00. (Can't come out better than that, even in Vegas) The working machines spanned from current time period all the way back into the 50's & 60's. I've seen a few reviews displeased with machines scheduled for repair, but I would estimate that 95%+ of the machines in there 6/14 were fully operational. These things have moving parts & moving parts break....... Staff was friendly & helpful. We live 6.5 hours away, or we'd be here weekly.

I remember taking my daughter there maybe 20+ years ago. Not much after they opened. Kids love it…read moreand my 6 year old grandson wanted to stay when I was ready to leave after 3 hours :-) If you go be sure to look around because there are tons of activities and things for kids to do and explore. They also have a cafeteria, which I found by accident. The only complaint I might have is some of the activities on the second level were in disrepair or not well maintained. Still if you have kidlets, highly recommended. Don't forget if you have an aquarium membership, you get a discount!!

We took our son to Chattanooga for a surprise birthday trip and concluded our weekend visit with a…read moretrip to the Creative Discovery Museum and I am so happy that we got a chance to visit. This place is absolutely amazing and so much fun for both kiddos and parents! Since we stayed at a nearby hotel, we walked about a block to the museum but there is plenty of parking available behind the building but I am not sure about the cost. We arrived just as they opened and the staff member that assisted us was super sweet and because it was my son's birthday, she gifted him with free admission which was a huge win for our budget. As soon as walked into the actual museum, the first thing my kiddos saw was the water area which of course the only thing they wanted to play with. The water area is setup in a way that kids can play with toys, learn about water conservation, build bridges, and have a wonderful time prior to getting into the nitty gritty of all the museum has to offer. They have aprons so my kiddos weren't drenched but just know that area gets a bit congested. There are sooooo many things to do from art to a robot car build and challenge to playing musical instruments. There is also a fun little outdoor space with a cool play area, fun artwork, and games. We had sooooo much fun and it is truly a wonderful place to try and learn new things. There is also an area for the tinier ones where they can "ride a tractor", take care of bunnies (stuffed of course), set the dinner table, cook, and do other household chores. I mean there is soooooo much to do and so much fun to be had. I cannot recommend this place enough and I promise by the time your leave, the kiddos will definitely have a blast as will you!

This is a hidden treasure in downtown Chattanooga. The museum offers a guided tour of the rooms…read moreand extensive glass collection, if you are a glass lover this is heaven. Even not, the story of how the collection came to be and the techniques of making the glass are interesting and well worth the visit. There is so much there you'll enjoy visiting again to see what you missed the first time. Well worth it!!

Personal tour guide Beth was entertaining this museum is amazing if you're into antiques I would…read morehave given them five stars if the building had been bigger there seems to be so much more that should have or could have been displayed if they had a bigger facility.All the great stories from Beth we're really entertaining

Wow, way more than I expected. Staff was fantastic wealth of knowledge, static displays are well…read morepresented, everywhere you look is something else that's unexpected. Not only do they have tow vehicles spanning over 100 years, they have recovery apparatus, recovery pedal car display, Matchbox car display. What ism saying there is some thing for everybody.

This was a very unique and memorable museum with a very neat collection. From antique cars, toys,…read morepedal cars and oil and gas memorabilia this is sure to delight fans of the tow industry or just vehicle enthusiasts. This is a great place for kids as there are several vehicles kids can sit in and one at the end children can turn on lights, etc. Very kind people working. Our family learned a whole part of our TN history we didn't know. Definitely a worthwhile trip!

Well worth the time and money! The museum is next to the aquarium and although it appears to be…read moresmall from the outside, it is really impressive on the inside. They do an excellent job telling the story of MOH recipients and the medal's history. The self-paced walking tour starts with a 5-6 minute video and we had a volunteer telling us all about the history as we waited for the video. The exhibits are really well done and bring things to life. We had a fabulous time visiting here. Make sure to stop in if you are in the area.

On our last day midweek in Chattanooga, we visited the Medal of Honor Museum adjacent to the…read moreAquarium. Moving. Chilling. Informative. Well-narrated stories, pictures and videos throughout history, from Revolutionary War to the present. Some extra attention to Tennessee heros. There are tours on weekends. Well laid out. Friendly, knowledgable staff devoted to the mission of the museum. Nominal fee. About 90 mins.

I went to the sculpture fields for the Sea Light lantern festival. It was really nice, but not…read morequite as pretty as the Asian Lantern Festival at the zoo. I enjoyed many of the lanterns, but the owls were my favorites. They had some interactive pieces where you could take some pictures. There was an act with some Asian jugglers, a clown and a man in Asian dress doing quick mask changes. The mask changes were pretty amazing. There were also vendors offering bao buns and other food, snacks, and drinks, plus kids novelties. Overall it was a fun night.

Sculpture Fields in Montague Park is a great addition to the Chattanooga, Tennessee community…read more The sculptures are interesting and allow you to ponder the inspiration of each artist. The grounds are well-kept and overall, Sculpture Field at Montague Park has a great ambiance to it. If you are in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, I would definitely recommend checking this place out.

The museum was great. I enjoyed seeing all the displays and artifacts from different cultures. Will…read moredo a return visit

Visiting the Bessie Smith Cultural Center was a spectacular experience! As a native Chattanoogan, I…read morehad never had the pleasure of attending before, but my visit today blowed me away! This museum and performance hall features a beautiful array of Chattanooga Black history as well as showcasing the wealth of Black musical talent that has hailed from this wonderful city, including Bessie Smith herself! Each exhibit features tangible artifacts alongside highly informative digital displays with written information, as well as short documentaries playing in select areas. Mr. Elijah was our tour guide and he held a wealth of knowledge about the origination of the area, beginning with the Indigenous peoples that lived in the area, progressing through time. The galleries he led us through featured Chattanooga's greatest African-American movers and shakers, prominent entrepreneurs, important local historical events, and much more! I highly recommend anyone who loves Black history and loves Chattanooga to pay a visit to this powerful and inspiring establishment of historical and cultural celebration!