CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new S.T.R.E.A.M. Learning Center on November 20, 2025, marking a major expansion of its educational programming.

The 4,500-square-foot center brings together the Aquarium’s classrooms, educator offices, and programming spaces under one roof for the first time.

Students and teachers now have access to three flexible classrooms, a well-equipped STREAM lab, and sensory rooms designed to accommodate visitors with autism, PTSD, ADHD, or similar sensory challenges.

Vivid, floor-to-ceiling murals depict estuary, forest, and ocean habitats, incorporating whimsical animal illustrations and teachable elements, such as a true-to-life osprey nest and non-native species to spark discussions about invasiv

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