Imagination Station Summer Camp – 2026

June 8 – July 24
For Children Rising into Grades K-5
Morning, Afternoon, or All Day

An exciting learning experience awaits your child or grandchild at CMOR’s Summer Camp. Themes this year include America 250, STEAM, art, world cultures, cooking, gardening, and more!

Full-day campers must bring lunch and a drink. A snack break is provided at approximately 10 am and 3 pm every day. Your child will need to bring their own snacks and drinks. Water will be provided.

For camp descriptions and to register, visit our camp page.

America at 250 Poetry Contest – “From Sea to Shining Sea”

For Ages 11 – 18
Entries Accepted February 1 – March 31

The Children’s Museum invites students ages 11-18 to submit an original poem for its first-ever poetry contest. Entries must reflect the theme “America at 250: From Sea to Shining Sea.” Winning poems will be displayed on the Museum’s website.

For more information and to enter, visit our America at 250 Poetry Contest page.

Thanks to Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) for sponsoring our America 250 celebration.

America 250 Coloring Contest

Our America 250 Coloring Contest has concluded. Our winners and all entries are posted on our coloring contest page.

Imagination Station Spring Camp – 2026

New for 2026—Two Great Weeks of Spring Camp!

Registration is now open for spring camp for children in grades K-3, to be held the weeks of March 16-20 and 23-27. Sign up for one week or two: morning, afternoon, or all day. Sessions will fill quickly, so don’t delay!

For more information and to register, visit our camp page. Please call (865) 482-1074 if you have any questions.

Grant News

The Children’s Museum is a recipient of a $18,850 grant for Capital Maintenance and Improvements from the State of Tennessee as administered through the Tennessee State Museum. Grant monies will be used to install hot (tempered) water in the museum’s restrooms. Work will begin soon. The Children’s Museum is honored to receive support from this highly competitive grant program for the third year in a row.

Admission Price Changes 

Effective January 2, the Children’s Museum will implement two updates to its admission prices. Free admission will now apply to children age 1 and younger, and the Highland View Neighborhood Free Admission program will be discontinued. Highland View residents who receive SNAP benefits will continue to receive free admission through the Museums for All program. Thank you for your support as the Children’s Museum navigates significantly rising operating costs.

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 and Instagram (@CMOROakRidge).