Interactive Art Exhibit Opens at the Discovery Center

Interactive Art Exhibit Opens at the Discovery Center February 1st

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:…

“Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab” Opens at the Discovery Center

“Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab” Opens at the Discovery Center

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…

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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Awarded Nissan Foundation Grant in Support of Cultural Free Days

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 32nd Annual Secret Garden Party to Be Held Friday, June 7th

The 32nd Annual Secret Garden Party to Be Held Friday, June 7th

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….

Discovery Center’s Wine & Whiskey VIP

New VIP Experience Added at the Discovery Center’s Wine & Whiskey

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will host its annual museum fundraiser, Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands, on Friday, March 15th, from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Sponsored by CED Murfreesboro and presented by Charlie Patel and Stones River Total Beverages, the event will showcase a variety of fine wines and spirits, with food available for…

Discovery Center to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Discovery Center to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring recently announced, “We’ve Come This Far,” a free day at the museum on Monday, January 15th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Made possible by the support of the Nissan Foundation and in collaboration with the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County, this day-long celebration will…

The 7th Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival Returns Oct. 13-22

The 7th Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival Returns Oct. 13-22

Founded by the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, the Tennessee STEAM Festival is a 10-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) featuring events and workshops in East, Middle, and West Tennessee. This statewide festival, presented in partnership with the Memphis Museum of Science & History, the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, the…

Paw Patrol Adventure Play

Paw Patrol: Adventure Play Coming to The Discovery Center

Kids and families can now play and save the day with the heroic PAW Patrol pups, at the brand-new PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit, opening Saturday, September 23rd at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring. Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, which is produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airs on Nickelodeon, this…

Shakesbeer Discovery Center

Shakesbeer Returns to The Discovery Center

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring has announced the return of “Shakesbeer” on Friday, May 5th from 6 to 9pm. Sponsored by Consolidated Electrical Distributors with additional support from Sunbelt Rentals, guests can enjoy samples of local craft brews, charcuterie from Graze Craze, and theatrical performances by M-Prov. Food will be available to purchase at…