CLOSED WEDNESDAY, 2/19

The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge is CLOSED Wednesday, 2/19 due to winter weather.

26th Annual International Festival

February 22
10 am – 4 pm

The International Festival features a variety of world cultures through performances, food, crafts, children’s activities, and more.  From art to music to dance, there is something of interest for all ages. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum.  

This year’s emcees are Maria Guzmán and Tevian Whitehurst of WBIR.  

Tickets Prices:

	Online*	At the Door
Adults (18-61)	$8	$12
Seniors (62+)	$7	$11
Children (3-17)	$6	$10

Children 2 & Younger and CMOR Members Get in Free. No other discounts apply.

*Plus processing fee

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Sponsorships start at just $250 and include some great benefits. For more information, contact Beth Shea at bshea@childrensmuseumofoakridge.org or (865) 482-1074.

This event is supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Imagination Station Spring Camp 

Registration is now open for spring camp for children in grades K-3, to be held the week of March 10 – 14. Sign up for the morning, the afternoon, or all day. Sessions will fill quickly, so don’t delay!

For more information and to register, visit our camp page.

Inclement Weather Policy

It doesn’t happen very often, but there may be days when we are closed because of the weather. During the school year, the Children’s Museum follows the Oak Ridge School District – if they are closed, then we are too.  On weekends or other times when school is not in session the Museum‘s Executive Director makes the decision.  

If the Children’s Museum is closed because of weather, it will posted here and on Facebook, Instagram, and X (@CMOROakRidge). 

School Field Trip Scholarships

Great news! The School Field Trip Scholarship program was the Fund-a-Project at this year’s Gala. Thanks to our generous Gala guests, the Children’s Museum has funding for school field trip scholarships for Title 1 schools (outside of Oak Ridge) for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Learn more here.

Please note: Oak Ridge public schools are covered by a district grant given to the Children’s Museum for student admission fees. Talk to your school administrator for more information.

Grand Opening – Meet Alvin Weinberg  

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday, October 27 to help celebrate the official opening of our newest exhibit, Meet Alvin Weinberg. The exhibit includes a kiosk where visitors can learn more about Alvin Weinberg and his life through photos and videos, and explore documents from the digital archive.

Thank you to the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce for presiding over the ribbon cutting.

FY25 TAC GRANTS ANNOUNCED

The Children’s Museum has received two competitive grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) effective July 1: an Arts Education Community grant for $900 that will support an art camp for at-risk children, and a Partnership Support grant of $24,000 for operating support. About 80% of TAC’s grant funding comes from the Tennessee Specialty License Plate program. You can purchase a specialty plate at any time. Learn more here.