The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, chartered in 1986 as the Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County, is a hands-on children's museum and nature center dedicated to engaging curious minds and fueling the future. It provides a wide variety of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) exhibits and programs for the community. Program offerings include on-site field trips, mobile labs, cultural events, special events, and public programs. The center also features a wetlands boardwalk and live animals, offering immersive lessons in environmental science and conservation. It aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning through interactive play and exploration.












