Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County

AKA:

Discovery Center

Description:

Hands-on science and nature center. Includes interactive permanent galleries, traveling exhibits, and education programs. Promotes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) concepts through purposeful play

*Families Helping Families Membership program provides a limited number of free family memberships for low-income families. Memberships include free admission to the Discovery Center for one year.

Hours:

Tue - Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Intake Process:

Walk-in

*To receive free membership through Families Helping Families Membership program, applicants must provide a letter from the state, indicating eligibility for the Tennessee SNAP program or a letter from their child's school, indicating eligibility for the federal free/reduced lunch program

Program Fees:

Check website or call for admission/membership prices; Children Under 2 are free; Regular admission: $12.00/person

*No fee if receiving membership through Families Helping Families Membership program

Eligibility:

Children's Museum is open to all

*If applying for free membership through Families Helping Families program, must be eligible for SNAP or qualify for free/reduced lunch

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 17, 2024

Wishlist:

Fiscal donations for Families Helping Families Program needed. Donation forms can be found on the website or made in person.

Volunteer Opportunities:

See website or call for current volunteer opportunities

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Accessibility:

Wheelchair access and designated parking; service animals welcome; assistive technology available