About WonderWorks
WonderWorks is the building you notice on Music Road: it looks as if a science museum was flipped over and dropped on the lot. Inside is a hands-on attraction where kids, and adults who are honest about it, can poke, push and test things.
Six Wonder Zones
The Pigeon Forge location says it has more than 100 hands-on exhibits arranged in six zones:
- Disaster Zone
- Physical Challenge Zone
- Space Zone
- Light and Sound Zone
- Imagination Lab
- Far Out Art Gallery
The exhibits are interactive, so plan to stand in line for popular ones, especially on summer weekends and rainy days.
The Upside-Down Building extras
The basement level has three more attractions: a glow-in-the-dark indoor ropes course, a black-lit laser tag arena and a 4D XD motion theater. These are the parts that teens and active kids talk about afterward. The website has details on whether they are included with general admission or sold separately, so check when you buy tickets. There is also a Cruisin' Cafe if you need a break and a snack.
Planning your visit
The address is 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge. The site has a Purchase Tickets page and posts discount offers, such as a $2 off link, so look there before you pay at the door. Hours and prices are not quoted here because they change by season, and the website sends you to its ticket page for current ones.
- Go on a rainy day or in the heat of the afternoon when you want to be indoors.
- Buy tickets online to save time at the counter and check for discounts.
- Plan for two to three hours, longer if you add laser tag or the ropes course.
- Wear sneakers, since many exhibits involve climbing, running or standing.
- Use the trolley. The Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley is $1 on most routes, and parking near Music Road fills up. Check current fares at mypigeonforge.com.
Who it is for
WonderWorks suits families with elementary and middle-school children, groups of teens and anyone who needs a break from the weather. Very young children will enjoy the smaller exhibits but may be overwhelmed by crowds, and some activities have height or age rules, so ask at the desk. It pairs well with the other attractions on Music Road and the Parkway, and with a meal in town. For an outdoor day, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a short drive away, which makes WonderWorks a good rainy-day backup.
Good to know
- How long should I plan for my visit?
- Plan on about 3 hours.
