Chattanooga Museums

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Chattanooga Choo Choo
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Whether you are a vacationing family, a corporate traveler, or a convention planner, we have just what you need to make this your home away from home. Experience our train cars that you can sleep in, the array of restaurants and shopping, the appealing swimming pools, the versatile meeting and banquet rooms, the authentic New Orleans trolley, the beautifully landscaped gardens, and our fascination with restoring the history of a bygone era. Come and encounter the wonder of the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Tennessee Aquarium
One Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37401-2048
Phone: 800-262-0695
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Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations. Visit us on-line or call us toll free at 800-262-0695 to make reservations. The reservation phone lines are open from 8:30 am to 4:45 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Or send us an email to receive information about the Aquarium regarding your specific outing.
Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map & Museum
Phone: 423-821-2812
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Located on Lookout Mountain at the entrance to historic Point Park, The Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map & Museum is the perfect starting point for your tour of the area's Civil War battle sites. Our spectacular three-dimensional electronic battle map presentation of Chattanooga's Civil War history features 5,000 miniature soldiers, 650 lights, sound effects and exceptional details of the major battles which were fought here in November of 1863.
Chattanooga Zoo
Phone: 423-697-1322
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The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo, formerly Warner Park Zoo, is to provide an educational and recreational opportunity for all. The educational mission stresses an understanding of, and respect for, all living things. A strong commitment to conservation for generations to come is also implicit in this mission. The Chattanooga Zoo also seeks to provide a dignified and esthetically pleasing environment for the animals.
Challenger Learning Center
Phone: 423-755-4126
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One of the network of space centers established in the memory of the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger.
Chattanooga African-American Museum and Bessie Smith Hall
Phone: 423-757-0020
200 East Martin Luther King Blvd.
Chattanooga, TN 37403
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A source of curricula, historical references, creative works and media about the African American experience. The museum boast a unique collection of multi-media presentations, rare artifacts, African Art, original sculptures, paintings, musical recordings and local Black newspapers.
Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park
Phone: 423-866-9241
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The nation's oldest and largest military park, with an audio-visual presentation on the battle of Chickamauga.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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Preserving Yesterday for Tomorrow --- Chattanooga's "Trademark Attraction" In 1961 a small group of Chattanooga railfans, concerned about the disappearance of steam locomotives and passenger trains from America's Railroads, organized the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum as a non-profit, educational corporation with a mission to preserve, restore, and operate historic railway equipment. Today we are the largest operating railroad museum in the South. Come take a ride with us and relive history as we strive to preserve yesterday for tomorrow's generation.
Chattanooga Regional History Museum
Phone: 423-265-3247
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Featuring changing exhibits which tell the story of Chattanooga's history.