Families at a member breakfast event in the museum atrium.
Unlimited visits for a year, mornings before the crowds, and discounts on nearly everything. It pays for itself in two visits.
Every membership is unlimited visits for a year. Families with more than four children get special accommodation. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Discovery
$105
One named adult and one child, unlimited visits for a year.
Discovery Plus
$130
One named adult and one child, plus an extra adult each visit.
TeamDiscovery
$165
Two named adults in the same household and up to four children each visit.
TeamDiscovery Plus
$190
Two named adults, up to four children, plus an extra adult each visit.
GrandDiscovery
$165
Two named grandparents in the same household and all grandchildren each visit.
GrandDiscovery Plus
$190
Two named grandparents, all grandchildren, plus an extra adult each visit.
EdDiscovery
$100
One teacher and one named adult in the same household and up to four children. Homeschool families qualify with documentation. Cannot be gifted.
Buy at Guest Relations in the lobby
AccessDiscovery
$40
For EBT cardholders: two named adults and up to four children each visit. Bring your EBT card and photo ID to Guest Relations. Cannot be gifted.
Buy at Guest Relations in the lobby
Questions? The membership team answers at membership@cdmfun.org or (423) 648-6085.
Museum discounts
Save on camps, birthday parties and select programs. Guests of members save $2 on admission.
Member events
Member Mornings, Member Evenings, Monster Bash discounts and more, all year.
Local business discounts
Reflection Riding Nature Center & Arboretum, the Tennessee Valley Railroad and more.
Tennessee Aquarium discounts
Discounted admission at the #1 aquarium in the country for guest satisfaction.
“We love CDM! We have been members for two years now and my kids can still spend hours here, so much to do and learn!”
“As locals, my kids and I still have the most fun every time we visit. There's so much to do and explore. We always leave exhausted in a good way!”
Gift memberships are digital: pick a delivery date and a message, and it lands in their inbox.
Gift a membershipUpdate your profile, add a name, or renew in the member portal. Bring your card or the email you joined with to Guest Relations.
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