The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Free Cultural Heritage Day on Saturday, May 24th, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Sponsored by the Nissan Foundation, the event includes free admission to the museum, hands-on cultural activities representing several Asian and Pacific Island cultures, live performances,…
The Discovery Center will host its annual Shakesbeer fundraiser on Friday, May 2nd, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The event offers an evening of Shakespeare-themed entertainment, featuring local craft brewers, food trucks, and theatrical performances by Murfreesboro Little Theatre. Shakesbeer is for those 21 years of age and above. Tickets are available now at…
The Discovery Center recently announced its newest Cultural Heritage Free Day, March into the Arts, set for Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Sponsored by the Nissan Foundation, this event offers a day of artistic exploration through interactive exhibits, performances, and hands-on activities celebrating creativity and cultural expression. Admission to the Discovery Center…
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring has appointed Bobbie Jo Meredith as its new Vice President of Learning. In this role, Meredith will oversee the museum’s educational initiatives, including program development, outreach efforts, and partnerships to expand STEAM-based learning opportunities. Meredith brings experience in both engineering and education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in…
The Discovery Center recently announced the return of Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands on Friday, March 7th. Presented by Charlie Patel & Stones River Total Beverages and CED Murfreesboro, the annual fundraiser will take place from 6 PM to 8:30 PM, showcasing a selection of wines, whiskeys, and spirits. The event will also feature…
Framed: Step into Art™, a traveling exhibit created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum, opens at the Discovery Center on Saturday, February 1st. The exhibit, running through May 11th, allows visitors to engage with iconic works of art by stepping into immersive environments based on famous paintings. The exhibit features activities centered around iconic works, including:…
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring recently announced the grand opening of its newest exhibit, Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab®, on Saturday, September 14th. Created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with Genius Brands International, Inc., this immersive and educational exhibit is inspired by Genius Brands’ popular animated series. Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab® is…
The Nissan Foundation recently named the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help fund the Discovery Center’s Cultural Heritage Free Day Program, which is aimed at celebrating the diversity of Murfreesboro and the surrounding communities. “The generous support from the Nissan Foundation has been instrumental in…
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring recently announced the 32nd Annual Secret Garden Party. Hosted at the home of Kathy and Bud Horsley in Murfreesboro on Friday, June 7th, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, all proceeds support the Discovery Center’s mission to provide essential adventures for every child’s journey through interactive programming and exhibits….