FYI: The gate house and gift shop will now be closed on Mondays, through March 1, 2026.
FYI: The Observation Tower is now open!
Farmstead Museum hours: Mon – Wed: 8:30AM – 3PM | Thurs – Sat: 9AM – 4:30PM
All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.

“Big Astronomy”

Recurring
Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport

This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in […]

$6.00

Herpetarium Keeper Talk

Recurring
Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

“Appalachian Skies”

Recurring
Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and […]

$6.00

Fox Keeper Talk

Recurring
Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport

Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

“Big Astronomy”

Recurring
Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport

This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in […]

$6.00
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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589