Kick off the beginning of summer as we finish the spring semester of SPARK with splashing fun! Come move, play, and create with us! This program is for children ages 1-6 and their caregivers to enjoy hands-on exploratory STEAM learning and play. Enjoy music and motion, stories, guided activities and more with Discovery Center staff!...
Fish Dissection 2nd – 5th grade Become a biologist with the Discovery Center this spring as we slice into all-new dissection specimens! These Learning Pods are designed for our older students to utilize tools and discover the inner workings of different organisms. Cost: $13/student; $5/chaperone Click here to reserve your spot
We invite your family to join us for a Secret Garden Tea Party in the Wetlands! This event is a family-friendly extension of our signature fundraising event, the Secret Garden Party, which takes place in June. Guests of the Secret Garden Tea Party will enjoy boxed tea-time treats, craft stations, beautiful photo opportunities, and admission...
Discovery Center is going uncorked and untapped! We’re combining Wine & Whiskey and Shakesbeer to organize one of the most extensive tasting experiences of the year. The event takes place at the Discovery Center’s serene Murfree Spring natural area and features theatrical performances by Murfreesboro Little Theatre, MPROV, and Inebriated Shakespeare, along with samples of...
1st – 5th grade Girls do STEAM too! Join us as we highlight some of today’s STEAM ladies and the amazing things they do with hands-on activities and engaging discussions about different careers in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Want to learn more about the If/Then Collection before the labs? Check it out...
Have you ever wondered what’s swimming in the wetlands, or where all of the beavers sleep? Tag along as we explore and learn unique features about the wetlands here at Murfree Spring! Come move, play, and create with us! This program is for children ages 1-6 and their caregivers to enjoy hands-on exploratory STEAM learning...
Ever wanted to know what tree you were under? Maybe you heard a bird song and wanted to discover what bird was singing. Why are some bodies of water clearer than others? Step into the great outdoors, and explore these natural wonders and more with our Nature Nuts Learning Pods. Cost: $8/student; $5/chaperone Reserve Your...
Join us as we learn it’s okay to make a mistake. Beautiful Oops! is all about blunders in art and science that lead to major breakthroughs. Explore how art and science overlap through hands-on art projects and experiments. Come move, play, and create with us! This program is for children ages 1-6 and their caregivers...
Become a biologist with the Discovery Center this spring as we slice into all-new dissection specimens! These Learning Pods are designed for our older students to utilize tools and discover the inner workings of different organisms. Cost: $13/student; $5/chaperone Reserve Your Spot
Our Scout programs can be customized for your troop level’s needs and badge requirements. Troops may schedule camp-ins or rent space to host their own program. Please email Emmie Enochs to schedule your troop visit.