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Admission

Adults & Children (4+): $11.00
Children (3 & under): FREE
FREE Admission for Members

Your admission ticket is valid for the full day.

Online tickets are available or you may purchase tickets upon arrival.  Tickets purchased on-line are only valid for the date purchased.  Please double check before you buy your tickets.

Tesla Experience Shows are available at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & 4:30 pm.  Click here to learn more.

Paleo Tours are available at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm.  Click here to learn more.

Tickets are $2 each for Tesla Experience Shows and Paleo Tours are sold on a first-come/first-serve basis and are available at the front desk.

Guest passes are available for purchase at the above prices that can be used at a future date. You may contact us or purchase them in our online store.

Payment Info

We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards. Guests who choose to pay with a card agree to pay a $0.50 processing fee (starting in January, 2026, this fee will be $1.00). We recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance here.

For guests belonging to other ASTC science centers or museums, please note the following:

  • You must present your valid/active membership card along with a photo ID.
  • Make sure we are not located within 90 miles of your home residence. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance.  For example, if you live in Washington County, TN and hold a membership from a museum in Florida, we will not accept that membership as admission.
  • Members of the WNC Wildlife Nature Center receive a discounted admission.
  • Please contact us if you have further questions.

Discounts & Coupons

We offer the following discounts on our admission prices:

  • Teachers receive free individual admission

Accepted documents include:

        • School issued ID from school district, charter or private school, co-op, umbrella school, or virtual academy

        • Active state-issued teacher certificate

        • Current affidavit to homeschool

        • Letter from your school district, charter or private school, co-op, umbrella school, or virtual academy where you are registered. This letter must be on letterhead from the organization you have registered.

        • Paystub from school district, charter or private school, co-op, or umbrella school, or virtual academy.

        • State issued home school ID

The following documents do not qualify for teacher admission discount:

        • Lesson plans

        • Letter of intent

        • Attendance record

        • Admissions records

  • AAA members receive $1 off each admission with AAA card and photo ID
  • Senior citizens receive $1 off their individual admission
  • Individuals with a Military ID received $1 off admission
  • ETSU students and faculty receive free individual admission with a current ID

Discounts are not transferrable and only one discount or offer may be applied to each ticket.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer discounts through our on-line ticket sales at this time.  If you qualify for one of the above discounts, please call us at (423) 434-4263 to reserve your tickets.

Service Animals

Qualified service dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability are welcome.  Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted entry to any buildings or outdoor exhibit areas.

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Hours

  • Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
  • Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
  • Monday:  CLOSED (open from 10am-5pm on Mondays during March, June, & July only)

Please allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours to fully enjoy and explore all of our exhibits and activities.

Holiday Closings:

We are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  We are also sometimes closed for fundraisers, please check our events calendar for additional holiday or other closings.

Inclement Weather:

Please check our Facebook page to stay up to date on closings during inclement weather. We will post any schedule changes as soon as they are made.

We’re looking for outgoing, curious, and fun folks to join our team of Discovery Guides! Apply now and help us bring discovery to life!

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Upcoming Events

Aug
21
Thu
all-day August Art Studio Programs
August Art Studio Programs
Aug 21 all-day
August Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Gustave Caillebotte method perspective drawings. Pop Art collages inspired by Andy Warhol. Watercolor flowers in the style of Emil Nolde. Famous Artwork plate rubbings All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically...
all-day Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Aug 21 all-day
Can You Feel the Pressure? Discovery Lab Program
Did you know that you have 14 pounds of air pressure pushing on every square inch of your body? Join us in the Discovery Lab as we learn about the impressive properties of air and Air Pressure through fun interactive activities.  Watch marshmallows grow in...
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Aug 21 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - K'Nex Engineering
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex Engineering! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3...
Aug
22
Fri
all-day August Art Studio Programs
August Art Studio Programs
Aug 22 all-day
August Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Gustave Caillebotte method perspective drawings. Pop Art collages inspired by Andy Warhol. Watercolor flowers in the style of Emil Nolde. Famous Artwork plate rubbings All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically...
all-day Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Aug 22 all-day
Can You Feel the Pressure? Discovery Lab Program
Did you know that you have 14 pounds of air pressure pushing on every square inch of your body? Join us in the Discovery Lab as we learn about the impressive properties of air and Air Pressure through fun interactive activities.  Watch marshmallows grow in...
Aug
23
Sat
all-day August Art Studio Programs
August Art Studio Programs
Aug 23 all-day
August Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Gustave Caillebotte method perspective drawings. Pop Art collages inspired by Andy Warhol. Watercolor flowers in the style of Emil Nolde. Famous Artwork plate rubbings All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically...
all-day Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Aug 23 all-day
Can You Feel the Pressure? Discovery Lab Program
Did you know that you have 14 pounds of air pressure pushing on every square inch of your body? Join us in the Discovery Lab as we learn about the impressive properties of air and Air Pressure through fun interactive activities.  Watch marshmallows grow in...
Aug
24
Sun
all-day August Art Studio Programs
August Art Studio Programs
Aug 24 all-day
August Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Gustave Caillebotte method perspective drawings. Pop Art collages inspired by Andy Warhol. Watercolor flowers in the style of Emil Nolde. Famous Artwork plate rubbings All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically...
all-day Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Aug 24 all-day
Can You Feel the Pressure? Discovery Lab Program
Did you know that you have 14 pounds of air pressure pushing on every square inch of your body? Join us in the Discovery Lab as we learn about the impressive properties of air and Air Pressure through fun interactive activities.  Watch marshmallows grow in...
all-day EnviroScape Pop-Up Program for W...
EnviroScape Pop-Up Program for W...
Aug 24 all-day
EnviroScape Pop-Up Program for World Water Week
Celebrate World Water Week by discovering ways that you can help keep our planet’s water supply clean and beautiful with our 3D watershed program! Get a first-hand look at what happens to water in our world with a 3-dimensional EnviroScape model watershed.  Pollution and runoff...
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