The Discovery Center has announced plans to re-open to the public on July 1, including special safety procedures and entry requirements for visitors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The children’s museum will implement new policies and procedures based on guidance from the CDC and state and local health officials. Complete details are available…
Celebrate the beauty and love of learning with the Discovery Center as the children’s museum moves one of its most popular fundraisers online this year. Due to concerns surrounding Covid-19, Discovery Center CEO Tara MacDougall wanted to honor patrons’ sense of health and safety by moving the Secret Garden Party to an online platform. “Our…
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring announced it will host the 7th annual Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands, a unique tasting event featuring fine wines and whiskeys, presented by Charlie Patel and Stones River Total Beverages, on Friday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.explorethedc.org/wine. Attendees must be…
The Discovery Center announced plans to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. More information is available at https://explorethedc.org/mlkday/. Visitors will celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and story through arts, culture, and much more. The…
Discovery Center announced it is seeking new artist submissions to add to its We Are Tennessee exhibit. In April 2018, Discovery Center opened We Are Tennessee, an exhibit exploring concepts of our state’s cultural identity and what it means to be a Tennessean. The museum is currently looking for new submissions to add to the…
Hit the road with America’s most iconic and beloved motorcycle in Hands-On Harley-Davidson™, an interactive exhibit that rolls into the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring on Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of a national tour. Visitors can explore a kid-sized engineering lab and motorcycle dealership, and use science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to dream…
Secret Garden Weekend (June 7-9) is one of the highlights of the summer social season in Middle Tennessee. The series of events—which allows participants to get sneak peeks at beautiful gardens hidden in backyards or behind walls or fences in and around Murfreesboro—also serves as a major fundraiser for the Discovery Center. Information and tickets…
Ale’s well that ends well at the Discovery Center’s 7th annual Shakesbeer event happening on Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $5 off and available at www.explorethedc.org/shakesbeer. Attendees must be 21 or older. The event takes place at the Discovery Center’s serene Murfree Spring natural area and features theatrical performances…
Ale’s well that ends well at the Discovery Center’s 7th annual Shakesbeer event happening on Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $5 off and available at www.explorethedc.org/shakesbeer. Attendees must be 21 or older. The event takes place at the Discovery Center’s serene Murfree Spring natural area and features theatrical performances by Murfreesboro…