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Our museum and heritage park is filled with exhibits and interactive, hands-on experiences focused on science, transportation, technology, history, art and more, so you literally never know what inspiration you’ll discover right around the corner. Here you’ll find a peek behind the curtain and more details about Discovery Park, our mission and the people, places and things that come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience in the Reelfoot Lake region of Northwest Tennessee. Still want more? Check out our weekly podcast here.
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Discovery Park of America launches free Weaving for Wellness program
Weaving for Wellness Discovery Park of America is launching a new educational program designed to help youth and adults build practical life skills while supporting emotional wellness through hands-on creative
America 250 Student Creative Arts Contest Finalists Announced
Discovery Park of America has announced the finalists for the America 250 Student Creative Arts Contest, with selected artwork to be displayed July 3-9 as part of the museum and
Children and Adults Set Sail at the 13th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Creativity, Competition and a Few Soggy Endings Highlight Cardboard Boat Regatta at Discovery Park Cardboard, duct tape and plenty of imagination took center stage at Discovery Park of America on Saturday, May
Know Before You Glow ✨
Hours of Operation The magic of the holidays have returned to Discovery Park of America with the 2025 “Let It Glow” Walk-thru and Drive-thru light shows, open nightly through Tuesday,
Discovery Park of America Recognizes Employee Milestones at Annual Anniversary Dinner
On Thursday, Oct. 16, Discovery Park of America recognized employees who have celebrated five- and ten-year anniversaries with the museum and heritage park. All 10-year honorees received a solid-brass, early
David Crockett Homestead and Heritage Festival Brings History to Life at Discovery Park
Guests at Discovery Park of America stepped back in time during the David Crockett Homestead and Heritage Festival, held Oct. 17-19, 2025. The three-day event celebrated the life and legacy
Regional Firefighters Participate in Water Rescue Course at Discovery Park of America
This weekend, Discovery Park of America is proud to serve as the site for a regional water rescue training course for firefighters from Obion County. The training is being led
Discovery Park of America Hosts 2025 Celebration of Native American Culture
Discovery Park of America Hosts 2025 Celebration of Native American Culture Discovery Park of America hosted the 2025 Celebration of Native American Culture on Sept. 19–20, bringing together music,
From Scandinavian Rails to Tennessee Tracks: The Remarkable Journey of Discovery Park’s 1913 Locomotive
From Scandinavian Rails to Tennessee Tracks: The Remarkable Journey of Discovery Park’s 1913 Locomotive If you’ve walked through Discovery Park’s Train Depot, you’ve likely paused in front of our massive
The Wildlife in Your Backyard Is Coming to the Discovery Theater
Get ready for an up-close look at the wildlife in your own backyard. Backyard Wilderness 3D opens today, July 9, in Discovery Park of America's Discovery Theater, revealing that nature
Cyclists Make Themselves at Home at Discovery Park During Ride the Fault Line Bicycle Tour
Discovery Park of America recently welcomed more than 200 cyclists from across the country as part of the annual Ride the Fault Line bicycle tour. For three days, the cyclists
Make Plans to Attend Discovery Park’s Native American Educational Weekend on September 19-20
Make Plans to Attend Discovery Park's Native American Educational Weekend on September 19-20 Get ready for a weekend like no other at Discovery Park of America as we celebrate the
