The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will be closed August 24–26 for our seasonal deep clean and maintenance. A few times a year, we close our doors so our team can take care of repairs, refresh exhibits, and give the whole museum a thorough clean — all to keep Discovery Center a safe, fun, and welcoming place for exploration.
We’ll reopen on Thursday, August 27th with everything sparkling and ready for your next visit. Thank you for your patience, and we can’t wait to see you back soon!
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:
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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Fill out the form below to join The Little Society today! You can make a difference in the future of the Discovery Center by planning now and joining The Little Society! 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. The Discovery Center strongly urges donors considering a planned gift to consult their personal advisors about tax implications. For more information, please contact Lindsey Jennings, Vice President of Philanthropy
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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.
The Discovery BIG Family Fun Pack!
The Discovery BIG Family Fun Pack!
Discovery fun for the whole family and a friend!
One + One PLUS One = Fun for Three!
One + One = Fun for Two
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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