Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, Educational museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge features interactive exhibits covering science, history, and culture across multiple dedicated learning spaces within a former elementary school building.
The museum opened in 1974 in the former Highland View Elementary School, which served thousands of students during the Manhattan Project era in the 1940s.
The facility houses numerous exhibits about Oak Ridge's scientific heritage, environmental studies, and world cultures, encouraging hands-on exploration for young visitors.
Museum admission varies by age group, with children under 2 entering free, youth paying $8, adults $10, and seniors, military, and teachers receiving a $5 discount.
The museum incorporates the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center, where National Park Service rangers conduct educational programs and activities.
Phone: +1(865)4821074
Email: cmor@childrensmuseumofoakridge.org
Website: https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org
GPS coordinates: 36.02315,-84.27200
Latest update: March 15, 2025 01:52
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