PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (November 4, 2025) – National STEM Day is observed annually to highlight the importance of STEM and STEAM careers. To celebrate this year’s event, Alcatraz East Crime Museum will highlight careers in the forensic science field and provide numerous hands-on labs. The special events will take place on November 8, 2025, with the labs running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and are included in the regular admission fee.
“This is an exciting day each year and a chance for us to all inspire the younger generation,” said Rhiannon Taylor, sales and marketing manager at Alcatraz East Crime Museum. “We are happy to be able to make it a special day and highlight the important role that STEM and STEAM careers play in our community.”
Alcatraz East Crime Museum’s special STEM day will highlight the vital role that forensic science careers play and showcase the path to working in the field. The variety of jobs in the field includes positions such as crime scene investigator, forensic technician, medical examiner, forensic nurse, behavioral scientist, fingerprint technician, and many others.
The museum will host a variety of labs throughout the day, focusing on chemical reactions and fingerprinting in forensics. They will be held in the lobby and are included in the general admission fee. The labs provide people with a chance to see firsthand the impact that STEM has and offer a glimpse of how it is applied.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, November 8 is considered National STEM Day each year, providing an opportunity to celebrate education and work in those fields. STEM/STEAM career fields include science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The field offers a wide variety of career opportunities, including computer programming, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, and forensic science, which helps solve crimes. They report that average wages for STEM occupations are well above the U.S. average. In recent years, the country has fallen behind on theworld stage in STEM education, and it is actively working to turn that around by inspiring its youth.
“This is going to be a great day to bring the kids by to inspire them to consider STEM-related career fields,” Taylor said. “Some adults may even become inspired enough to warrant a career change, which is great. We welcome everyone to celebrate National STEM Day with us!”
Alcatraz East Crime Museum is seeking additional objects to add to its collection. Those who have been directly or indirectly involved with a crime, crime scene investigation, or the justice process are invited to contribute to history by submitting an object, document, or picture to add to their collection. To get more information, visit the site at: https://www.alcatrazeast.
The museum features over 100 exhibits and interactives, as well as four temporary exhibit spaces, showcasing many famous items, including Al Capone’s rosary, Ted Bundy’s dental molds, and Charles Manson’s acoustic guitar. T
his top museum is open daily at 10 am. The last tickets are sold 60 minutes before closing. These interactive experiences are available for an additional fee for birthday parties, school groups, scouts, team building, or other special events. To get a discounted rate for groups of 15 or more, complete the online form and allow up to 72 hours for confirmation. For more information about tickets, discounts, temporary exhibits, and all the museum has to offer, visit the website: https://www.
Alcatraz East Crime Museum has updated its board of crime experts, which includes Derwin Bradley, a retired master police officer; James R. Knight, a crime writer; Robin Maynard, a certified crime scene investigator in Florida; Derek Newport, a law enforcement veteran who worked for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for 20 years; and Judge Belvin Perry, Jr., who presided over the notorious case against Casey Anthony, among others.
About Alcatraz East
Alcatraz East is the most arresting crime museum in the United States. Guests of all ages can embark on a unique journey through the history of American crime, crime-solving, and the justice system. Through interactive exhibits and original artifacts, Alcatraz East is an entertaining and educational experience for all ages – so much fun it’s a crime! This family attraction is at The Island’s entrance, 2757 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN. The last ticket is sold 60 minutes before closing. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.alcatrazeast.com.
