Guests dance under greenery in the museum atrium at AMUSEUM 2026.

AMUSEUM.

One night a year, the museum dresses up and the grown-ups come out to play. Every ticket, table and sponsorship builds a world of wonder for the kids who play here the other 364 days.

Annual galaAdults 21+First Saturday in March

The party that pays for the play.

AMUSEUM is Creative Discovery Museum’s annual gala fundraiser. It raises critical funds for the programs and exhibits that build a world of wonder and possibility for children and their caregivers, making this community the best place for every child to grow up.

In 2026, guests wandered through the Secret Garden: dancing, great food, an open bar, premier auction items, a VIP after party, and endless opportunities for discovery. Make plans to join us for AMUSEUM 2027.

  • Dinner, dancing and an open bar
  • Premier live and silent auction
  • VIP after party
  • The whole museum, after hours
Save the date

AMUSEUM 2027

Saturday, March 6

The museum closes early that day so we can set the table. Ticket and table sales open in the new year.

Photo gallery Can’t come? Give instead

Inside the Secret Garden.

See all the photos on Flickr

Corporate sponsorships and tables are the heart of AMUSEUM. Sponsors get their name in front of the families, business leaders and donors who fill the museum that night, and know exactly where the money goes: exhibits, camps and free admission for the kids who need it most.

Ask about sponsoring

Advancement Department · (423) 756-2738

Logos of the 2026 AMUSEUM sponsors, led by First Horizon Foundation
Thank you to our 2026 Secret Garden Soirée sponsors

More nights for grown-ups.

Drink & Discover

Drink & Discover opens the museum after hours for adults 21+ a few times a year, with a theme, a bar and every exhibit to yourselves.