Our 1954 Oren fire truck was too big to fit through the proposed doors of the new Discovery Center, so the building was built around it

As a privately funded non-profit institution, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring must rely on the support and generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. Please consider joining us by supporting our mission to promote excellence in education through fun, hands-on exhibits and exciting, engaging programs.

Ways to Give:

Individual Support
Individual support provides the resources for exhibits, educational programming and community outreach.  Click here for more information on Individual Support.

Corporate Support
Each year several companies benefit from participating in the Discovery Center’s Sponsorship Program.  A tax-deductible sponsorship of exhibitions and programs affords the greatest opportunities for visibility and recognition in front of the museum’s audience. Click here for more information on Corporate Support.

Special Gifts
Special gifts might include in-kind donations for our programs or exhibits, an endowment gift to provide long-term program support or support a staff position or education initiative.  Click here for more information on Special Gifts.

Volunteer:

Give the gifts of time and talent. Learn more about how you can get involved in delivering the mission of Discovery Center.  Click here for more information on Volunteering.

Community support from individuals, foundations, corporations and public funding sources enables the Discovery Center to offer unique and innovative exhibits and experiences to children and families throughout middle Tennessee. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our contributors.

To view the most recent listing of donors, please download our annual report.