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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Education/Classes ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

Chartered in 1986 as Children’s Museum Corporation of Rutherford County, the Discovery Center provides hands-on education opportunities for the community. An extensive grassroots campaign orchestrated by young parents led to purchasing a building and creating exhibits and programs. During its first year of operation, over 11,000 visitors came to experience the museum’s exhibits and programs. Now, 30 years after its inception, the Discovery Center serves as a vibrant community and tourism center with over 120,000 children and families exploring the exhibits each year.

Hours: Open Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm. The Discovery Center is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They close at 2pm on New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Open House

Presented by Discovery Center at Murfree Spring at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Dec 12, 2020

Shake, Rattle, & Roll

Presented by Discovery Center at Murfree Spring at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Oct 22 - Dec 17, 2020

STEAM Ahead!

Presented by Discovery Center at Murfree Spring at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Oct 22 - Dec 17, 2020

Winter Campology: Animal Companions

Presented by Discovery Center at Murfree Spring at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Dec 21 - Dec 23, 2020

BUY TICKETS

Mind-blowing Matinee

Presented by Discovery Center at Murfree Spring at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Mar 5, 2019 - Dec 28, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATES & INFORMATION

Our Response to COVID-19:

The Discovery Center re-opened to the public July 1 with special safety procedures and entry requirements for visitors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The children’s museum has implemented new policies and procedures based on guidance from the CDC and state and local health officials. Complete details are available at www.explorethedc.org/reopening.