A purpose-built children's museum near the riverfront, with hands-on exhibits on art, music, science, and engineering. Toddlers have their own dedicated zone; older kids gravitate to the dinosaur dig, the riverboat, and the rooftop water-play deck. It pairs naturally with a morning at the Tennessee Aquarium next door.
The museum is one of the most successful in the South for its size — a worthwhile half-day for families with children under twelve.