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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 Reveals NEW Art Class Options
We have some exciting changes to our art class options for this year. Previously titled “Wine & Paint,” Discovery Park’s new art class will be known as “Beyond the Brush.”
Press Release: Discovery Park of America Announces Exhibit of Items Discovered in Cornerstone Box at Historic Dresden First United Methodist Church
Union City, Tenn. —Discovery Park of America will exhibit all 24 artifacts found inside a cornerstone box from the historic Dresden First United Methodist Church. The exhibit, “Inside the Cornerstone
Discovery Park to Display Historic Dresden First United Methodist Church Cornerstone Box Items
Remember when the exhibits team at Discovery Park opened the cornerstone box found at the historic Dresden First United Methodist Church? From Jan. 21 to May 21, 2023 all 24 artifacts found
Discovery Park to Co-host 2023 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Awards Ceremony
We are excited to announce our partnership with Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge in hosting the 2023 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Ritter Communications $1.5 Million Service Expansion to Include a Donation to Discovery Park
Ritter Communications, the largest privately held telecommunications service provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, celebrates the company’s recently announced $1.5 million expansion project that includes the NW Tennessee region with a donation
Press Release: Discovery Park of America and Reelfoot Lake Selected as Hosts of the 2023 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Awards
Union City, Tenn.—Discovery Park of America and Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge will host the 2023 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 5 p.m. The dinner is sponsored
Discovery Park of America Announces Construction of Outdoor Stage and Seeks Naming Sponsor
We’re announcing today that a 700-square-foot outdoor entertainment stage is under construction as an addition to our Rotary Pavilion. This stage will be used for concerts, theatrical productions, weddings and
Discovery Park Announces Partnership with Magnolia Place for Free Admission for Children in January
We’re so excited to announce that we’re partnering with Magnolia Place Assisted Living once again. Children 17 and younger will receive free admission to Discovery Park of America throughout the month
Press Release: Discovery Park of America Offers Free Admission for Children and $10 Admission for Adults Throughout the Month of January 2023
Union City, Tennessee— Thanks to a partnership with Magnolia Place Assisted Living, children 17 and younger will receive free admission to Discovery Park of America throughout the month of January 2023. Adult general admission
Press Release: Discovery Park of America Announces 2023 Discovery Award Honorees
The Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to inspiring children and adults to see beyond. Union City, Tennessee—Discovery Park of America has announced the
Discovery Park of America Announces 2023 Discovery Award Honorees
We have announced the honorees for the 2023 Discovery Awards Gala and Fundraiser that will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023. The award recognizes individuals whose work, like that of
Discovery Park Continues to Champion Access to High-Quality Museum Experiences
We have announced that Discovery Park is participating in the Museums for All program beginning in January 2023. This initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Individuals or groups