Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro

#12 among attractions in Murfreesboro

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The Discovery Center is a children's museum, nature center and wetlands boardwalk near downtown Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Exhibits include themed exploration areas for town life, science, trains, cars, a fire engine and farmers market. There are live animals on display, an outdoor nature play area, and trails through the wetlands. ()

Created: 2002Coordinates: 35°50'19"N, 86°23'13"W

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502 SE Broad StMurfreesboro 37130-4237 United States

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+1 615-890-2300

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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rutherford County Courthouse, Bradley Academy Museum, First Presbyterian Church, Childress-Ray House.

0.6 miNW
Tower
Rutherford County Courthouse, Murfreesboro
16 min walk • The Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a Classical Revival building from 1859. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~1300 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Bradley Academy Museum, Murfreesboro
7 min walk • Bradley Academy Museum is a historic school building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, that now serves as a museum and community center.
0.6 miN
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro
16 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 210 N. Spring Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The congregation was founded on April 10, 1812. Its original building was used a hospital by both sides in the Civil War and was destroyed. It was replaced by a new building completed in 1867.
0.6 miN
Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Childress-Ray House, Murfreesboro
16 min walk • The Childress-Ray House is a historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. It was built in 1847. In 1874, it was purchased by John Childress, the brother of U.S. First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, brother-in-law of U.S. President James K. Polk, and the father-in-law of Tennessee Governor John C. Brown.
0.8 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Landsberger-Gerhardt House, Murfreesboro
21 min walk • The Landsberger-Gerhardt House, also known as the Fite-Anderson House, is a historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. It was built in the Antebellum era for a merchant. It is listed on the National register of Historic Places.
~1930 ftN
Church
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Murfreesboro
10 min walk • The Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church at 224 S. Maney Avenue. It was built in 1889 and added to the National Register in 1995.
1.2 miN
Museum, History museum
Oaklands Historic House Museum, Murfreesboro
31 min walk • Oaklands Mansion is an historic house museum located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Oaklands is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a local landmark known for its unique Italianate design.
1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro
35 min walk • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is a stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders. It also serves as the stadium for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic...
1.4 miNE
Auditorium, Arenas and stadiums, Universities and schools
Murphy Center, Murfreesboro
35 min walk • Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center is the name of the main athletic department building at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The building opened December 11, 1972, and is named in honor of former athletics director Charles M.
1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Reese Smith Jr. Field, Murfreesboro
37 min walk • Reese Smith Jr. Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is home to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders baseball team, a member of the Division I Conference USA. The park was built in 1979 and has a capacity of 2,600 people. It was renovated in 1989.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Discovery Center at Murfree Spring open?

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Discovery Center at Murfree Spring?

Nearby attractions include Bradley Academy Museum, Murfreesboro (7 min walk), Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Murfreesboro (10 min walk), Rutherford County Courthouse, Murfreesboro (16 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro (16 min walk).