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Free Admission for Children in January, 2025
Thanks to our partnership with Magnolia Place Assisted Living, children 17 and younger will once again receive free admission to Discovery Park of America throughout the month of January 2025. After a year filled with non-stop excitement, including the popular temporary "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects: Made with LEGO® Bricks" exhibit, we’re thrilled to kick off […]
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Canstruction 2025
On Monday, Feb. 3, local student teams designed a 3-D structure, using only canned goods and other limited, approved materials. Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, Allen Searcy Builder-Contractor, Inc. , Ben E. Keith Foods and Homestead Timber Frames, teams can purchase canned food items for their sculptures. Teams were also allowed to host […]
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Homeschool Day on Feb. 11, 2025
Homeschool Day on Feb. 11, 2025
Exciting updates are coming to Homeschool Days at Discovery Park in 2025. The first change is an earlier start time, with classes now running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We kindly ask guests to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. Additionally, students will now be grouped by age rather than grade, with three distinct […]
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Beyond the Brush – Valentine’s Day
Beyond the Brush – Valentine’s Day
The first Beyond the Brush of 2025 will be a special one. We're bringing this month's painting event back to Cooper Tower on Valentine's Day. Spend the evening crafting a Valentine’s wood, nail and string art piece while enjoying live music, food, drinks and the view from the top of the tower. The price is […]
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*RESCHEDULED* Astronomy Night: A Collection of Constellations
*RESCHEDULED* Astronomy Night: A Collection of Constellations
*This event has been rescheduled and will take place later in the year.* Join Dr. Lionel Crews from the University of Tennessee at Martin Astronomy Department and the Discovery Park education team on Saturday, Feb. 15, for the second informative Astronomy Night of the new year. This month's event will be located in the Discovery Theater from […]
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STEAM Saturday on Feb. 22
STEAM Saturday on Feb. 22
STEAM Saturday fun continues in 2025. On the last Saturday of each month, the Tennessee Room will be transformed into a hub of activities, games and fun revolving around engineering, science and technology. This month’s special STEAM Saturday will incorporate the world of light play. Light play involves the construction of moving art pieces using […]
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Opening Reception for Southern Artist Showcase: Dave Dunn
Opening Reception for Southern Artist Showcase: Dave Dunn
Dave Dunn is a metal sculptor based in Silver Spring, Maryland. He creates movement and whimsy by welding found, repurposed and new metal objects into his artwork, which are displayed around the United States and in Europe. This collection, titled Reelfoot Critters, is inspired by his childhood summer visits with family in the nearby river port […]
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Southern Artist Showcase: Reelfoot Critters by Dave Dunn
Each year, Discovery Park spotlights the work of a unique artist in its Southern Artist Showcase. From February 28 to September 7, 2025, the gallery will feature the work of metal sculptor Dave Dunn, based in Silver Spring, Maryland. The art in this exhibit, titled Reelfoot Critters, is inspired by Dave Dunn's childhood summer visits with […]
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