New exhibit designs offer a glimpse of what children, families and educators can expect when Muse Knoxville moves into the historic Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park.
Muse Knoxville is preparing for a major transformation that will nearly multiply its current space sixfold, creating new opportunities for hands-on learning across East Tennessee.
The museum’s Grow with Me Capital Campaign aims to raise $50 million to renovate the Jacob Building and develop exhibits, educational spaces and accessibility improvements. Approximately $33 million has been committed or pledged, including a $25 million gift from the Clayton Family Foundation.
The overall project value is estimated at $83.2 million, including $33.2 million in estimated in-kind value from the city of Knoxville’s long-term lease of the building for $1 annually…