Support Essential Adventures for Every Child's Journey.

As a privately funded non-profit institution, Discovery Center relies on the support and generosity of people like you to provide hands-on learning experiences for Middle Tennessee families. Our funding comes 58% through admissions and special program revenue and needs 42% to come through charitable donations. Your gift today lights a spark for life-long learning – for a family struggling financially, for teachers looking for learning opportunities for their students, or for a child who needs the sensory-friendly exhibits and programs developed by Discovery Center each and every year.

Donate to Discovery Center

Individual Support

Donating to the Discovery Center is a vital investment in the future of our community. This hands-on children's museum provides interactive exhibits and educational programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning in young minds.

Your contribution helps maintain and expand these opportunities, ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have access to enriching experiences that can ignite their passion for science, art, and discovery. By supporting the Discovery Center, you're not just giving money—you're fostering a brighter, more inquisitive future for the next generation.

Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County is a nonprofit organization, TAX ID #62-1273308. Your tax deductible gift will help Discovery Center provide essential adventures for every child's journey in Murfreesboro and the surrounding areas.

Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate sponsorship plays an important role in the Discovery Center’s mission to create a museum where play and learning come together. From exhibits to outreach programs, generous donations help to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and families in Middle Tennessee.

Examples of available benefits (depending on the level of giving) include:

  • Recognition on our website.
  • Recognition a monthly e-newsletter sent to 15,000+ families.
  • Recognition in press releases sent out to local and regional media.
  • Recognition in our Annual Report.
  • Free Museum passes, membership discounts, and volunteer opportunities for the employees of your corporation.
  • Employee Appreciation Day for your employees

We offer sponsorship packages at a range of levels. Packages are customized to benefit your company. If your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Beth Cope, VP of Marketing & Development.

Corporate Sponsorship
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Planned Giving

You can make a difference in the future of the Discovery Center by planning now and joining The Little Society, Discovery Center's Planned Giving Program.

Gift planning uses tax laws to enable you to pursue your philanthropic goals while minimizing your cost of giving and maximizing the benefits to yourself and your family. One of the simplest ways to support the Discovery Center is through a bequest provision in your will. Bequests can be specific or residual. Be sure to include Discovery Center’s Federal ID (62-1273308) and legal name (Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County).

Other options to consider include any RMD from a retirement account, charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts, as well as gifts of property or insurance. The Discovery Center strongly urges donors considering a planned gift to consult their personal advisors about tax implications. For more information, please contact Beth Cope, VP of Marketing & Development.

Adopt an Animal

Animals Depend On People Too! Shake up your family tree and adopt a Discovery Center animal! Your donation will support animal care and facilities and helps provide a variety of educational programs for children.

ADOPT AN ANIMAL: $25

(Includes certificate of adoption, animal facts sheet, and a 5×7 photo of your animal.)

Corporate Sponsorship

Ways to Give

In-Kind Donations

In-kind donations offer another opportunity for individuals and businesses to make contributions of products or services that support the Discovery Center. We often need art supplies, office paper, kitten chow, gas cards, Wal-mart cards, and printing services. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk or mailed to:
Discovery Center
502 SE Broad Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Gifts of Stock

It’s simple to give a gift of stock and a great way to use your assets to benefit the Discovery Center. There are several ways to transfer stocks and securities to the museum. For more information about making a planned gift or gift of stock, please contact Beth Cope, VP of Marketing & Development.

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Donation Requests

The Discovery Center supports local nonprofit organizations and educational institutions by donating admission passes. The standard donation is two admission passes valued at $24. Donation Requests are processed monthly, and it may take up to two months for a response depending on your requested event date. One request per organization will be considered per calendar year. Please keep in mind that while each request receives careful consideration, we regret that we are unable to accommodate all requests. All requests must be submitted through the form below. Please do not call, email or mail your requests. You will be emailed if your donation is approved. Donations will be emailed to the email address indicated below prior to the event. Organizations must meet the following guidelines to be considered:

  • Donation requests for charitable events must be in the middle Tennessee area.
  • Organizations benefiting children and education receive priority.
  • Fundraisers to benefit an individual or families are not generally honored.

Organization Information

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Event Information

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How will the donation be used?(Required)

By checking this box, I understand that the Discovery Center reserves the right to refuse any donation request upon their discretion. In the event the Discovery Center donates an item, it will be used strictly for charitable purposes through auctions, door prizes, raffles, etc.(Required)

Young Leaders Council Application

Please respond to each of the following questions in order to complete your 2025-2026 Discovery Center Young Leaders Council Member application. Each section must be completed fully in order for your application to be accepted. Please email Rachel Hooper at rhooper@explorethedcorg.dreamhosters.com with any questions. Thank you for your interest in Discovery Center's 2025-2026 Young Leaders Council! Applications are due June 15, 2025. Acceptance letters will go out by July 31, 2025.

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Gift Memberships

Give the Gift of Discovery
Gift Certificates must be redeemed at the Discovery Center front desk and should be treated like cash. Memberships become active once redeemed and remain valid for a full year.

Membership Benefits

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Sustaining Membership

$330 for 1 year

The Discovery BIG Family Fun Pack!

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Deluxe Membership

$170 for 1 year

The Discovery BIG Family Fun Pack!

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Discovery Membership

$140 for 1 year

Discovery fun for the whole family and a friend!

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One + One Plus Membership

$115 for 1 year

One + One PLUS One = Fun for Three!

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One + One Membership

$90 for 1 year

One + One = Fun for Two

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Counselor in Training Volunteer Application

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is seeking reliable, upbeat and positive youth ages 14 - 17 as summer day camp Counselors in Training (CIT) assisting counselors and educators with children in grades K – 6. CITs will assist day camp counselors and educators in delivering age-appropriate activities and crafts and may assist Discovery Center education staff with programming focused on nature, animals, science and design.

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Summer General Availability


Please select which weeks you are available during the summer. Make sure to check your family calendar before selecting. We ask that you are available to assist each day during the selected week.

Camps
Camp themes are listed next to each week. Please consider this when making your selection(s).
Camp Times
All Camps are from 9:00-4:00 Monday- Friday. We ask that you are able to arrive early and stay after to set-up for the next day. By checking the box below, you agree to this time slot.
Availability
When signing up for Camps, please note your available days.
Please list some of your hobbies/interests/activities that you feel would be valuable for the camp selection(s) you have made.

Parent or Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name*
Please include name, email, and phone number.
If there are learning, behavioral or medical issues (such as allergies) you feel we should be aware of, please list and explain. Also please let us know if your child has any special dietary requirements. Enter none if there is nothing to note.
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