“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 included with general admission to the Discovery Center and offers interactive programming exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab® to the Discovery Center,” said Tara MacDougall, President and CEO of the Discovery Center. “This exhibit blends education and entertainment to inspire children and families to learn through play. We hope this exhibit will not only be a hit with our visitors but also serve as an educational tool that encourages a lifelong interest in STEM fields.”
The exhibit features characters from the animated series, including Thomas Edison and his group of friends, as they tackle various scientific challenges and solve problems using different scientific principles. Featuring Next Generation Science Standards and other curriculum-based guidelines, visitors will have the chance to operate classic six simple machines, explore a giant interactive periodic table of elements, delve into the basics of coding, and more.
Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab® is included with general admission to the Discovery Center and runs until January 12th. Adjacent to the protected Murfree Spring Wetlands, the Discovery Center is located at 502 SE Broad Street in Murfreesboro, TN 37130. General admission is free for members and $12 for those ages 2 and up. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.explorethedc.org or call (615) 890-2300.
