Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

A short, cozy read-aloud built for little listeners. This week's story is Pig the Winner, a rhyming tale about learning to be a good sport, and every child gets to …

A guided, grade-specific hour for homeschool and distance-learning students, led by the museum's education team. This session digs into the layers of the Earth with hands-on materials rather than a …

An open art studio where kids and grown-ups build alongside each other. Paints, markers, fabric, clay and whatever else is on the table that day, with no set skill level …

A sensory-friendly evening built for families with children who have special needs. The museum opens after hours with smaller crowds and reduced sensory stimulation, so kids can explore at their …

The museum's weekly children's program, all about turtles. The mix rotates week to week between demonstrations, crafts and hands-on discovery play, so it holds up even if you come back …

The weekly read-aloud for the museum's youngest visitors, paired with a take-home craft. Included with admission.Programs are subject to change, so check the day's schedule when you arrive.

Each Creature Connection introduces one of the museum's animal ambassadors, explains what makes it unusual, and then hands kids a STEAM activity inspired by it.This session features the resident rat …

The weekly turtle program, with a fresh rotation of demonstrations, crafts and discovery play. Included with admission and suitable for a wide range of ages.

SPARK! is the drop-in Monday-morning program for the littlest explorers, running 9 to 11 a.m. Each session combines free play, a short hands-on lesson and a themed craft, all for …

The weekly turtle program at the Discovery Center, included with admission. Rotating activities each week, built for children of all ages.