Scout-urdays | Going Green with Energy

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Celebrate the world and look at ways to go green with different types of renewable energy resources. Scouts will take a dive into hydropower, solar power, wind energy, and natural gasses with discussions about each energy and hands-on projects. Register Now Discovery Center welcomes all Scouting groups with awesome experiences designed to meet badge, pin,...

$10

SPARK! Inch by Inch

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Follow a small green inchworm on his journey to measure everything under the sun! How many inches is a robin's tail? How do you measure something that’s not physical, like a song? Come move, play, and create with us! This program is for children ages 1-6 and their caregivers to enjoy hands-on exploratory STEAM learning...

$4

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and story through arts, culture, and more! Free admission. Sponsored by the Nissan Foundation. Special activities to be announced!

Toy Technicians School’s Out Play Day

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Take a look at how some classic toys work and build your own during this School’s Out Play Day. Campers will experiment with yo-yos, race cars, and more with engineering and science projects. Register Now NOTE: Our number one goal is small group safety. Campers are highly encouraged to wear masks and camp leaders will...

$60

Homeschool Lab: Winter Wonderlab

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Check out the coolest field study that the Discovery Center has to offer, literally! Explore STEAM topics in this winter themed field study with hot and cold reactions, winter animal adaptations and engineer a sled to keep all the kids inside down the 4-ft. snow hill! Info & registration»

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration (Free Day)

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through arts, culture, and more. Sponsored by the Nissan Foundation. Free admission. More info»

All Access Night

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Join us for an evening tailored to special-needs families so everyone can enjoy the Discovery Center’s exhibits, free of charge. Reservations for this program are suggested but not required. Info & registration»

Turkey Day

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

Gobble! Gobble! Explore a cornucopia of fall foods and science experiments on this special day, including “dancing corn,” cranberries, animal pelts, a turkey headband craft, and more! Included with admission. Friday, Nov. 29  |  10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Homeschool Programs

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

The Discovery Center now offers special programs just for homeschool groups! It’s a great opportunity to experience learning together in a fun, hands-on environment. Upcoming Programs: Pumpkin Power (K-5th Grade) Wednesday, Nov. 20  |  2 – 3 p.m. This seasonal tour addresses STEAM curriculum topics – with pumpkins! Use pumpkins in art, math, engineering, and...

All Access Night

The Discovery Center 502 S.E. Broad Street, Nashville, TN, United States

All Access Nights are a time for special-needs families to enjoy the Discovery Center’s exhibits. All Access Nights are free, but do require a reservation. Need more information? Email [email protected] or [email protected]. Sponsored by Jackson National Life Insurance Upcoming All Access Nights (dates are subject to change without notice) Tuesday, Nov. 12, 5:30 – 8 p.m. – RSVP here»...