Creative Discovery Museum's Annual Fundraiser Celebrates Community and Imagination

The Secret Garden Soiree transforms the museum into a blooming wonderland for an evening of gourmet cuisine, auctions, and sensory-rich discovery.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee is preparing for its annual AMUSEUM: Secret Garden Soiree fundraiser on March 7th. The event will transform the museum into an enchanting, lush garden landscape, offering guests gourmet food, an open bar, exclusive auctions, and playful discovery moments throughout the galleries. The fundraiser is crucial for supporting the museum's mission of inspiring children through engaging exhibits, outreach programs, and initiatives that make admission accessible to all families.

Why it matters

As the museum's largest fundraising event, the Secret Garden Soiree is essential for maintaining and expanding Creative Discovery Museum's efforts to provide inclusive experiences and remove financial barriers, ensuring it remains a welcoming and vital community resource for children of all backgrounds and abilities.

The details

Thanks to support from The Barn Nursery, the museum will be transformed into a blooming wonderland for the event, offering a sensory-rich experience for guests. The evening will feature gourmet cuisine, an open bar, and an array of exclusive auction packages, both live and silent, alongside playful discovery moments scattered throughout the galleries. A key highlight will be a program spotlighting the museum's significant impact on the community. Later in the evening, guests can enjoy an exclusive VIP afterparty in the UnEarthed gallery, featuring a craft bar experience and live DJ.

  • The AMUSEUM: Secret Garden Soiree will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The VIP afterparty in Club Avant Garden will start at 9:30 p.m.

The players

Creative Discovery Museum

A children's museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee that inspires creativity, exploration, and imagination through engaging exhibits and programs.

The Barn Nursery

A local business that is supporting the transformation of the museum into a blooming wonderland for the Secret Garden Soiree.

First Horizon Foundation

A proud sponsor of the AMUSEUM event, reflecting a shared vision to inspire creativity and exploration among children.

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What’s next

Tickets are now available for the AMUSEUM: Secret Garden Soiree, and more information can be found at cdmfun.org/amuseum.

The takeaway

The Secret Garden Soiree is a crucial fundraiser that allows Creative Discovery Museum to continue providing inclusive, accessible, and engaging experiences for children in the Chattanooga community, ensuring the museum remains a vital community resource that inspires creativity, exploration, and imagination.