Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee gives educators free admission. The tickets page lists a Community Appreciation ticket for teachers at FREE, for the ID holder ticket only, and the educator page says educators receive free admission with valid teacher certification or identification.
If you’re planning a weekend with your own kids, or sizing up a place to bring a class back to later, the part to know before you drive over is that the free ticket is yours alone and you collect it in person.
How To Get The Creative Discovery Museum Teacher Discount
This one isn’t sold online. The tickets page says discounted, Museums for All and Community Appreciation tickets are available at Guest Relations in the Museum lobby with proper discount documentation, and they aren’t available to purchase online. The educator page says the same thing in teacher terms: tickets can be purchased at Guest Relations in the Museum with valid teacher certification or identification. So you walk up to the Guest Relations desk with your credential in hand, and the teacher ticket is listed at FREE.
The educator page also asks you to call Guest Relations for more information, and it prints the number as 423-756-2738. A quick call before you go is the easiest way to learn which documents they’ll accept.
One Ticket, Yours Only
The tickets page marks the teacher price “For ID holder ticket only,” so the free ticket covers you and nobody else in your group. General admission is listed at $19.95 for adult and child tickets, which means your own children and any friends you bring pay the listed prices at the same desk while you walk in free.
An EdDiscovery Membership For Teacher Families
If you’d rather bring your family without paying at the desk each time, the membership page lists an EdDiscovery membership at $100. It gives unlimited free visits for one teacher and one named adult in the same household and up to four children each visit. You buy it at Guest Relations in the Museum lobby, the same place as the free ticket.
Homeschool families have a route here too. The same listing says homeschool families qualify with proof of umbrella school, enrollment in a caregiver-led online school program, letter of intent, and/or teaching certificate.
Teachers’ Night Out And School Trips
The educator page describes a Teachers’ Night Out as a free night at the Museum celebrating educators across the community. We can’t tell you how often it runs, so check that page for whether another one is scheduled. Bringing a class is a separate booking: the school group tours page says reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
The page says “valid teacher certification or identification” and doesn’t list which documents count, so a school ID, a certificate or a letter may or may not be accepted. It also doesn’t say who falls under “educators,” whether aides, substitutes or retired teachers are included, or whether the free ticket has an end date. We couldn’t find any teacher offer on the school group tours page, which covers student groups only.
Q&A
Is teacher admission free or reduced at Creative Discovery Museum?
Free. The tickets page lists Community Appreciation tickets for teachers at FREE, for the ID holder ticket only.
Can I get the teacher ticket online?
No. The tickets page says these tickets are bought at Guest Relations in the Museum lobby and aren’t available to purchase online.
What do I show at Guest Relations?
The educator page says valid teacher certification or identification. It doesn’t name specific documents, so call Guest Relations at 423-756-2738 if you want to be sure.
Do my kids get in free too?
The teacher ticket is for the ID holder only. General admission is listed at $19.95 for adult and child tickets.
Can homeschool parents use the EdDiscovery membership?
The membership page says homeschool families qualify with proof of umbrella school, enrollment in a caregiver-led online school program, letter of intent, and/or teaching certificate.
More Information:
The details above come from Creative Discovery Museum’s own pages as they loaded when we checked, and programs change without notice. See more entertainment discounts for teachers.
