What will you discover?
Plan Your VisitPlease note: Discovery Park of America encourages everyone to seriously consider taking advantage of the COVID-19 vaccine. Masks are optional but are available for guests who arrive and would like one. Social distancing is encouraged and additional cleaning measures have been incorporated into standard operating procedures.
Hours of
Operation
Low Season
August – May
Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday
Open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
High Season
June – July
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday – Saturday
Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday
Quick
Links
Pumpkin Village- “Once Upon a Pumpkin”
“Let it Glow” Drive-thru and Walk-thru
“The Fascinating World of Murray Hudson’s Globes and Maps”
Podcast: Ep. 101 Karen Bowyer: Inspiring Students to See Beyond
Our Mission
Inspiration
The mission of Discovery Park of America is to inspire children and adults to See Beyond. Located in the beautiful Reelfoot Lake region of Northwest Tennessee, Discovery Park of America offers visitors of all ages a world-class, state-of-the-art experience unlike anything else in the world. From the 100,000-square-foot museum to the extensively-landscaped 50-acre heritage park, there is literally something for every member of the family to discover at Discovery Park of America.
Our Venues
World Class Venue Rentals
Looking for a unique place to have your wedding, corporate meeting, party or special event? Discovery Park of America offers indoor and outdoor spaces to make any gathering a one-of-a-kind experience your guests will never forget.
“…It’s like your favorite millionaire uncle took a trip through time and around the world and built you a living postcard in your backyard to tell you the story.”
—The Frenetic Peripatetic, Travel Blogger
Temporary Exhibit
Outdoor Art of John Toras: Man of Stainless Steel
This temporary exhibit will be open through Spring 2021.
This dynamic temporary exhibit features sculptures by John Toras, an artist from Marshall County, Ky., displayed throughout Discovery Park’s 50-acre heritage park. From static pieces that reflect the sun to those that dramatically move by the power of the wind, this exhibit provides a different experience depending on the weather and the time of day.
Areas of Learning
- Twenty giant sculptures, each with a different look and feel
- Each sculpture is uniquely named
Upcoming
Events
Explore
What’s Up
Reelfoot Forward: A West Tennessee Podcast
“Reelfoot Forward: A West Tennessee Podcast” is produced at Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee and celebrates the culture, accomplishments and history of West Tennessee while inspiring listeners to see beyond. Hosted by Scott Williams, guests include West Tennessee influencers from the worlds of business, entertainment, sports, tourism and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe to “Reelfoot Forward: A West Tennessee Podcast” on iTunes and listen to a new episode each week. This week’s episode features Dr. Karen Bowyer, president of Dyersburg State Community College. Listen Now>
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