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Alcatraz East Crime Museum Hosting K9 Meet & Greet to Launch the Opening of its Animal Service Exhibit

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (July 13, 2021) – Crime fighting isn’t just for humans. There are furry friends throughout the country that also help to solve crimes. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is highlighting the importance of police service animals in a new display. The exhibit will open on July 23, 2021, and as part of the exhibit, […]

NEW! Dollywood’s Sweet Summer Nights – 3D Drone & Fireworks Show

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (July 2, 2021) In partnership with Intel® Drone Light Shows, Dollywood introduces an all-new groundbreaking, multi-sensory experience that lights up the sky every night during Summer Celebration! Hundreds of Intel® drones flying high above the park tell a unique Dollywood story through 3D animations and a symphony of light in the […]

Good Vibrations – WonderWorks Pigeon Forge Opens New Exhibit on Earthquakes

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (June 2, 2021) WonderWorks Pigeon Forge has an array of exhibits that help educate people about science. The latest science exhibit to open is on earthquakes, called Good Vibrations, is set to open June 3, 2021. Good Vibrations will spotlight Tuckaleechee Caverns, and how they document seismic activity around the world. The new exhibit […]

Alcatraz East Crime Museum Shines Light on Bomb Squad with New Exhibit

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (May 11, 2021) – On June 11, 2021, Alcatraz East Crime Museum will open a new bomb suit exhibit, shining a light on the important work of the bomb squad. The exhibit will display a bomb suit that has been used in the field, as well as provide information about this area […]

Turning STEM to STEAM: Alcatraz East Crime Museum Announces 3rd Annual Graffiti Art Contest

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (May 11, 2021) – Alcatraz East Crime Museum invites artists to submit their entry into the 3rd Annual Graffiti Art Contest held on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The event coincides with National STEM Day, bringing attention to the addition of Arts… turning STEM to STEAM. Although graffiti is a controversial issue that […]