At 2 ½ stories,
the Super Slide
is our tallest exhibit

Education is a core value of the Discovery Center, and we offer a variety of services and resources. To book your program, call (615) 890-2300 or email our Scheduling Coordinator.
 
 

*Please Note: Group payment (including parents & chaperones) must be made with one check.

School or Group Tours
Please Note: Group payment (including parents & chaperones) must be made with one check.

GUIDED TOURS
Theme-based programs include a 60 minute activity in the museum and an opportunity to explore additional activities throughout the museum. It’s a perfect way to kick off or culminate a themed unit in your classroom!

Be Your Own Guide
A Self-Guided tour offers your group a chance to explore the entire museum at your own pace.

let us come to you!

Museums to Go is a great way to bring the Discovery Center to your classroom! 60 minute, themed workshops travel to your location. Each is facilitated by one of our museum educators.

• Download a 2011-2012 Educators Guide.              Sponsored by
  
  
   

• 2011-2012 Friday festival dates!
   

• Need to justify your visit? Each of our tours is aligned with State Curriculum Standards.
   

• Don't forget to check out our workshops and professional development trainings!

2011-2012 Festival Days!

To book a Festival Friday, call (615) 890-2300 or email our Scheduling Coordinator.

Educator Resources & Training

• Project WET Workshop
  With fun, hands-on activities, you’ll learn about Tennessee’s water resources and how to help your students become environmental stewards. We will be exploring the Lytle Creek behind Cannonsburg for some hands-on exploration! So be prepared to laugh, learn and lead.
  
  These sessions are for all public and private school teachers, non-formal educators, park rangers, nature center and museum staff, teachers-in-training and community leaders are welcome to join.

  Curriculum Materials Included for each participant a.k.a. FREE STUFF!!:
  • 500-page Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide with over 85 water-related activities for K-12^th grade lessons in a variety of formats: whole body, group, discovery science, laboratory investigation, local and global issues

  • Science, Language Arts and Social Studies correlations to TN standards available online
  
  
  Saturday, January 21 , 2012 - FULL
  If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please email Bonnie Ervin or call her at (615) 890-2300 ext 226.
  
  
  Saturday, March 3, 2012
  Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  Where: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring - 502 Southeast Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  Cost: $5.00 nonrefundable deposit (Maximum of 30 participants)
  Lunch: Make sure you bring your lunch! Yum!
  Dress: Weather permitting, we will be exploring Lytle Creek. Remember to bring a change of clothes, a towel, a container for your “wet stuff” and some “water shoes”. Discovery Center has boots you may borrow.
  
  

  Register online or call Bonnie Ervin at Discovery Center (615) 890 2300 ext 226.

   

  
  Saturday, April 28, 2012
  Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  Where: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring - 502 Southeast Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  Cost: $5.00 nonrefundable deposit (Maximum of 30 participants)
  Lunch: Make sure you bring your lunch! Yum!
  Dress: Weather permitting, we will be exploring Lytle Creek. Remember to bring a change of clothes, a towel, a container for your “wet stuff” and some “water shoes”. Discovery Center has boots you may borrow.

Register online or call Bonnie Ervin at Discovery Center (615) 890 2300 ext 226.

• Growing Up Wild
  Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on a child’s sense of wonder about nature. The activities invite adults and children to experience the out of doors “one toe at a time” and have a wonderful time doing so!  Head Start Domains and NAEYC Standards guided the development of all Activity Lessons.Go home with your copy of Growing Up WILD, many ideas to put into practice in  the classroom, and other goodies. Coffee, tea and healthy snacks provided.

  
  Who: Teachers of children ages 3 - 7
  Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
  Time: 9:00 am – noon
  Where: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring - 502 Southeast Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  Cost: $20.00 (covers materials and supplies)

Register online or call Bonnie Ervin at Discovery Center 615 890 2300 ext 226

Workshop Registration

Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of all levels can experience interactive programs at the Discovery Center. Our programs help scouts learn about science, art and nature while working towards the completion of badge requirements. Discovery Center programs include scheduled programs, super science nights, museum rentals, Discovery Center patch and Camp-Ins. 

  

Click here to print Discovery Center Girl Scout information.

Scheduled Programs
The Discovery Center Girl Scout programs are designed to complete all of the requirements for the Try-its, Badges, and Interest Projects listed below. We look forward to offering additional new programs after November 1^st to meet the latest requirements. Please check our web site after November 1 to see the new offerings.

Fees:
   •  Minimum payment: $42/troop, for up to 7 girls, $6 per additional girl
   •  One (1) adult free for every 7 girls.
   •  Troops must have a 1:7 adult to child ratio
   •  $6 for each additional adult

Reservations: Call (615) 890-2300 for reservations or questions about the programs.

Program FAQ:
   •  Each program lasts from 1 to 1 ½ hours and will be lead by a Discovery Center Staff member.
   •  Programs are available during museum hours.
   •  Materials will be provided. You may schedule up to 2 programs per day.
   •  Cost is per program. (1 program= $42 minimum, 2 programs= minimum of $84)
   •  Girls are welcomed to explore the museum with their leaders following the program.
   •  Except for the Discovery Center patch, we do not supply the actual Badges or Try-it patches. Badges and
       patches must be purchased at the council office by the troop leaders.

The following programs will be offered from September 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012:

Daisies: New programs will be offered after November 1st. Please check our web site for updates.

Brownie Try Its:
• Animals
• Science In Action
• Colors and Shapes
• Me and My Shadow
• Water Everywhere
• Watching Wildlife
New programs will be added after November 1st. Please check the web site then.

Junior Badges:
• Water Wonders
New programs will be offered after November 1st. Please check the web site then.

Cadets and Senior Interest Projects:
• All About Birds - page 50
• Museum Discovery - page130 (Museum Discovery is not the Discovery Center patch listed below.)
New programs will be offered after November 1st. Please check the web site then.

Please note: Badges must be purchased at the council office by the troop leaders. Cost does not include the cost of the badge.

To book your program, call (615) 890-2300.

SUPER SCIENCE NIGHTS!

Level: Brownies and Juniors

Fees: $10 per girl, 1 adult free for every 7 girls.
Troops must have a 1:7 adult to child ratio. $10 for each additional adult.

Reservations: Reservations Required. Please call (615) 890-2300 to reserve your troops spot.

• Junior Super Science Night
  February 24, 2012  •  6:00-8:30 p.m.
  Junior Super Science Night: We are planning a super fun evening just for Junior Girl Scouts! Girls can rotate through stations to progress towards badge completion. The girls can also enjoy free time in the museum.

Please note: Badges must be purchased at the council office by the troop leaders. Cost does not include the cost of the badge.

Girl scout Museum Rentals

Level: All

Fees: $25/hour

Reservations: Reservations Required. Please call (615) 890-2300.

Need more space to complete a badge or try it for your troop? Not enough room in your kitchen for a cooking badge? Call to reserve a room at the Discovery Center for only $25 an hour. We have a full service kitchen and 3 additional classrooms available. Our kitchen is equipped with utensils, a microwave, 3 ovens, a 4 eye cook top, 5 sinks, refrigerator, freezer, several tables, and a large counter for easy demonstration and preparation. Our three additional rooms vary in size and amenities. Please call (615) 890-2300 for additional information.

All rooms are available for reservations Monday through Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Please bring your own materials. Rental includes the room and table set up only. Staff, consumable materials, actual badges or try its, and clean up are not provided.
 

The Discovery Center Patch

Grade Levels: All

Fees: $6 per girl; $6 per adult. Troops must have a 1:7 adult to child ratio

Reservations: Reservations Required. Please call (615) 890-2300.

Come explore the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring! See the wetlands, visit animals, slide down our 2 story slide, have fun with hands-on experiments! We have designed our own Discovery Center patch for you to add to your Girl Scout patches. Your troop can complete the self guided tour and earn our Discovery Center Patch at the end.The patch is included in the price. Programs available during regular museum hours.

Please note: This is the only actual patch available at the Discovery Center.

CAmp-Ins!

Grade Levels: All

Fees: $450 minimum for up to 16 girls and 4 adults. Troops must have a 1:8 adult to child ratio
$25 for each additional child; $25 for each additional adult

Reservations: Reservations Required. Please call (615) 890-2300.

A fun alternative to a camp out! Come spend the night at the Discovery Center! Arrive on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. and stay over night until 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Cost includes:
• A fun-filled night of activities in the museum
• A program designed to complete the requirements for one badge or try-it
• Activities to complete our very own Discovery Center Patch and the patch itself
• 2 staff members
• Pizza Dinner, evening snack, and a continental breakfast for all participants prepared by our staff