Field Trips at Discovery Center
Field trips to the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, are exhilarating journeys into the realms of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Nestled in the heart of Murfreesboro, this center offers an immersive learning experience for students of all ages. From interactive exhibits exploring the wonders of space and technology to hands-on workshops delving into the mysteries of the natural world, each trip sparks curiosity and fosters a love for learning. With knowledgeable guides leading the way, students embark on unforgettable adventures, igniting their passion for discovery and inspiring a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
At Discovery Center, we know that educators have a lot on their plate. We want to be an extension of your classroom and our experienced team can use your interests and grade level to match a field trip experience that will engage your students in up to date TN Science and Computer Science content. You can also look through our full educator guide to hand-pick your experience.
Self Guided Field Trips
A Self-Guided tour offers your group a chance to explore the Discovery Center at your own pace. After an initial introduction, your group will explore in small, chaperone-supervised groups. Must have 10 or more students to make reservations.
Guided Field Trips
Discovery Center provides fun and effective, informal learning experiences that meld with classroom learning. Located adjacent to 25 acres of spectacular wetlands, Discovery Center is full of exciting exhibits and wildlife to explore – both inside and out. The exhibits and staff-led activities are designed to complement the standards-based curriculum. Programs include instructor led field study stations plus Discovery Center exploration. The specific field study content is based on grade level attending.
Our goal is to make the Discovery Center an extension of your classroom with premier hands-on and inquiry-based learning. We look forward to seeing you and your students soon!
Mobile Field Trips
$5 per student* ($100 minimum program fee)
($60 mileage fee outside of Rutherford County)
Hands-on lessons presented in your classroom! Mobile Labs: Learning on the Go! is a great way to bring the Discovery Center resources to your classroom or site. Almost all of our guided field trips can be done at your site.
All Mobile Labs are subject to availability depending on staff and equipment required. $60 mileage fee for groups outside of Rutherford County. Most lessons can accommodate a maximum of 40 students at a time. To serve your entire group, we will work with you to create rotations for your group.
Science Assembly
($250 for the first hour and then $100 per hour)
($60 mileage fee outside of Rutherford County)
Prepare to be wowed with our science a la carte offerings. You get to choose two or more physical science experiences tailored to your grade level. This hour-long show works great for crowds of 30 - 100 students and is the most impressive in a gymnasium or auditorium. Experiences include States of Matter, Light, Electricity, Bernoulli’s Principle, and Gyroscopic Forces.
Field Trip Fees & Policies
We reserve the right to combine schools to effectively maximize museum space and staff. Group sizes may be limited.
Teachers and school personnel are free with the field study. Chaperones must prepay through the school to receive the chaperone rate. Any chaperones that pay the day of may use their Discovery Center membership for entry or they must pay the regular admission rate.
Cancellations & Late Arrivals: Please call us if you need to change your reservation date. We will do our best to accommodate. If you will be late, please call (615) 890-2300. We honor the time reserved for each group. Your exploration time in the museum may be shortened if you do not arrive at your scheduled time.
Lunch Facilities: Outdoor lunch facilities are available. Discovery Center cannot guarantee indoor lunch facilities. In case of inclement weather, we will do our best to provide you with an indoor lunchroom. Beverages, healthy snacks, and ice cream are available in our gift shop.
*Special Pricing
A few of our field trips require extra staffing and supplies and are priced to accommodate these needs.
STAR Lab - Our inflatable planetarium requires two educators to set-up and needs a 15x15x15 ft space to inflate at your location. All STAR Lab field trips are $10 per student for both Guided and Mobile experiences.
Dissection Lab - We offer owl pellet dissection starting in kindergarten and frog dissection starting in 3rd grade. We source our materials from Carolina Sciences and typically provide one specimen per 3-4 students. The dissection lab requires two educators and space for dissections. WARNING! While many of our dissections can be done at young ages with dull tools, elementary students tend to make a mess! All Dissection field trips are $15 per student for both Guided and Mobile experiences.
Ready to book!
Someone on our team will get back with you within 3 business days to start your booking. Please submit requests at least two weeks in advance and keep in mind that Spring may fill up quickly.