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…
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…
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…
The Secret Garden Party, benefiting the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, returns for its 31st year. For ages 21 and up, the event will be held at the home of Susan and the Honorable Royce Taylor in Murfreesboro on Friday, June 2nd from 7 to 10 PM. Featuring a “Farm to Table” theme with a…
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…
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will bring back its Sibshops program in recognition of World Autism Awareness Month this April. The program is for children ages 8 to 13 who have a sibling with autism or other special health and developmental conditions. Sibshop is a drop-off event and will be held Thursday, April 20th…
On Friday, March 3rd , Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands returns to the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring. Running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, guests can enjoy samples of a variety of whiskeys, wines, and spirits. The event is for ages 21 and up and will feature more than 150 local and craft beverages…
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro recently named Choctaw artist Sally Wells as the museum’s 2023 artist in residence, which will begin this February and run through April. Wells is widely known in Tennessee and the Chocktaw community for her traditional beadwork and dressmaking. She has dedicated her life and art to promoting…
Discovery School at Bellwood is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. A school information meeting and tour is scheduled for Friday, December 9th at 9:00 am, and Monday, December 12th at 6:00 pm. for parents interested in learning more about the admission process. Application deadline is Friday, January 6, 2023 and can be…
Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the 6th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 14-23. The Festival was founded by the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and incorporates events hosted by a wide range of museums, schools, community centers and other…