🧪 Science Labs & STEM Programs for Homeschoolers
Hands-on science labs, STEM programs, and educational opportunities for homeschoolers in Maryville and Knoxville. From Muse to Zoo science - we've got you covered!
Museums
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
📍 1327 Circle Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996-3200
🕐 Tue-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm (closed Mon, UT holidays, home football game days)
💰 Free
👶 Ages: All ages
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Free is the word that makes this one worth the drive from Maryville. The Frank H. McClung Museum on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville charges nothing for admission, and it is the kind of place where a curious kid can wander unhurried through exhibits on Tennessee's natural history,...
More Science Labs & STEM Programs for Homeschoolers
🔬 Muse Knoxville
📍 516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914
🕐 School year (effective Sept 14, 2026): Tue–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat & Sun 9am–4pm. CLOSED Mondays. Special: Tue Toddler Tuesday 8:30–9:30am; Wed Member Morning 8–9:30am.
👶 Ages: All ages
- Hands-on exhibits
- Planetarium shows
- 4D theater
- Summer camps
- Parking
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...
🧪 Blount County Library STEAMKids Program
📍 508 N Cusick St, Maryville, TN 37804
👶 Ages: Ages 8-12
- Weekly programs
- Hands-on projects
- Free
- Science
- Technology
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 - Homeschool Programs
📍 516 N Beaman St, Knoxville, TN 37914
💰 $36-45 per 3-week session (members/non-members)
👶 Ages: Ages 5-11 (split by age groups), Family Labs for all ages
- Hands-on STEM
- Age-appropriate classes
- Themed sessions
- Member pricing available
- Free trial classes
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...
💻 iCode Knoxville - Coding & Robotics for Kids
📍 108 N Peters Rd, Suite 13, Knoxville, TN 37923
👶 Ages: Ages 5-15
- After-school programs
- Summer camps
- Robotics
- Coding classes
- Drone flying
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...
🦁 Zoo Knoxville - Homeschool Science Academy
📍 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
👶 Ages: K-8 (weekly and monthly classes; Science Days geared K-6)
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 - Homeschool Programs
📍 8310 Bransford Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
👶 Ages: K-8th grade
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...
🔬 Maryville Family Science Center
📍 200 E Broadway, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 Varies by program
👶 Ages: All ages
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...
🧪 American Museum of Science and Energy
📍 115 Main St E, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
💰 Adults $12, Seniors $10, Children 3-12 $7, Under 3 free
👶 Ages: All ages
- Hands-on exhibits
- Summer camps
- STEM education
- Free parking
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...
American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE)
📍 115 E Main St, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
🕐 Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 1 PM–5 PM
💰 See amse.org for current admission pricing (ticket pricing varies by day and event)
👶 Ages: All ages
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 - Knoxville Makerspace for Kids & Families
📍 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN 37920
👶 Ages: 16+ for membership; younger kids with adult supervision
- 3D printing
- Laser cutting
- Woodworking
- Electronics
- Workshop access
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...
🤖 Webb Robotics - FIRST Robotics Team
📍 9800 Webb School Ln, Knoxville, TN 37923
👶 Ages: K-12
- FIRST Robotics Competition
- STEM education
- Multiple teams for different levels
- Competition experience
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...
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
📍 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
🕐 Daily 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (last ticket sold one hour before closing)
💰 See the official WonderWorks Pigeon Forge ticket page for current pricing (varies by day/age)
👶 Ages: Best for elementary through teen ages; several rides have height/weight minimums
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WonderWorks Pigeon Forge is an upside-down indoor amusement park devoted to "edu-tainment" — more than 100 hands-on, interactive science exhibits spread across 42,000-plus square feet that challenge the mind and spark imagination. Kids can explore physics and light in the Wonder Zones, battle in a...
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