Climb a multi-pod treehouse on the roof with a 360° view of downtown.

TreeHouse Adventure

Climb a multi-pod treehouse on the roof with a 360° view of downtown.

Rooftop, from the second floorAll ages

What you’ll do.

An outdoor rooftop treehouse with a pulley to lift yourself, and five themed pods: the Gathering House, the Weather Pod, the Relaxation Pod, the Reflection Pod and the Observation Nest.

  • Gathering House: a wheelchair-accessible hut for pretend play
  • Weather Pod: read instruments, identify clouds and record observations (made possible by Local 3 WRCB)
  • Relaxation Pod and Reflection Pod with a crank-driven color wheel and an air cannon
  • Observation Nest with a swaying 360° view of Chattanooga

Head outside to play in our hands-on TreeHouse Adventure. Use a pulley to lift yourself off the rooftop. Climb to new heights in the multi-pod treehouse and take in the views of Chattanooga. Each pod has a different theme to explore.

The pods

  • The Gathering House encourages pretend play and social interaction with its natural hut design, complete with furniture and built-in appliances made of wood and natural materials. This pod is located on the roof and is wheelchair accessible.
  • The Weather Pod offers guests a scientific experience, allowing them to use their senses to make observations about current weather conditions, identify clouds, read weather instruments, and record their observations. This pod is made possible by Local 3 WRCB.
  • The Relaxation Pod encourages feelings of calm and relaxation through various positions to recline, relax, and observe. Explore curio boxes that contain natural woodland, seascape, and man-made items.
  • The Reflection Pod stimulates opportunities for experiential play with its reflective surface along the exterior and interior of the pod, including a color wheel operated by a wheel crank to create a colorful array of light within the pod. Guests can shoot an air cannon to create movement along a shimmering gold reflection wall.
  • In the Observation Nest, visitors feel like they are in a swaying treetop as they are rewarded with a wonderful 360-degree view of downtown Chattanooga.

Safety rules

  • Have fun and play safely.
  • Adults are responsible for their children at all times.
  • Be aware of others while moving in the TreeHouse.
  • Children may not be carried or worn while climbing.
  • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended.
  • Use handrails and watch for slippery areas after rain.

TreeHouse Adventure will be closed in the event of thunder, lightning, rain, or other extreme weather. Please check with the Museum in advance for that day's weather conditions.

Where
Rooftop, from the second floor
Ages
All ages
Run time
Permanent exhibit
Included
With general admission and every membership
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See it in action.

One minute inside TreeHouse Adventure, shot with the families who play here.

Inside TreeHouse Adventure.

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