Exhibits

The "5 Senses" exhibit is an immersive experience that explores the wonders of human perception through sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Visitors engage with interactive displays and sensory activities that illustrate how each sense works and how they contribute to our understanding of the world.

The exhibit features visual illusions, soundscapes, scent stations, and tactile exploration zones, providing a fun and educational environment for all ages. This captivating exhibit emphasizes the interconnectedness of the senses and their role in everyday life.

Children and adults alike can experience the excitement of agriculture at a the "Farm to Table" Farmer's Market, learning about different types of fruits, vegetables, and other fresh goods. The exhibit emphasizes the importance of healthy eating and supports local agriculture by highlighting the journey of food from farm to table.

This engaging activity promotes essential life skills, such as making healthy food choices, understanding nutrition, and appreciating the value of locally sourced produce. The "Farm to Table" exhibit is designed to be both educational and entertaining, fostering a deeper connection to the food we eat and the communities that produce it.

Bring the wonders of nature indoors at Great Outdoors, a hands-on exhibit that invites visitors of all ages to explore Tennessee’s wildlife, waterways, and outdoor adventures.

Get an up-close look at our live turtle habitats and discover the species found in our region, including where they live and how they behave. Then climb aboard the Jon boat to captain your own virtual voyage and learn about water safety. Meet the fish that live in our local rivers as you play the interactive game Tennessee River Adventure, or take a break and gather around our simulated campfire.

From turtles to trout, every stop at Great Outdoors gives kids a new reason to love nature and care for the wild places that make Tennessee special.

Get ready to dig, splash, and explore! Nature Play invites kids and grown-ups to get curious about the natural world through hands-on fun.

Stop by to say hello to our animal ambassadors: Pemberton the great horned owl and Dottie Jean, a red fox who just happens to be white! Follow the water cycle at the Evaporation Station, then get your hands dirty in the Outdoor Kitchen and Dig Pits.

Nature Play is where little explorers can wonder, discover, and build a lifelong love of nature, one muddy handprint at a time.

All aboard! Train Depot transports young visitors into the exciting world of railroads, where imaginative play and hands-on learning go full steam ahead.

Your journey begins at the Ticket Counter, where kids can “purchase” tickets for their train adventure and practice how buying and using a ticket works. Then head inside the depot to watch the train wind its way around a miniature Murfreesboro. At the Brio Tracks, guests of all ages can take the controls and drive their own trains.

From ticket booth to train track, Train Depot lets young conductors step into the role and keep imaginations rolling.

Calling all future firefighters! The Firetruck invites kids to step into the role of a hometown hero while learning important lessons about fire safety.

Start at the Dress-Up Station, where kids can pull on firefighter uniforms and boots and let their imaginations take over. Through hands-on activities and role-play, they’ll discover what firefighters do and why their work matters.

At The Firetruck, every young hero can learn how to stay safe and help keep the community safe, too.

Ready, set, slide! Standing 2½ stories tall, the Super Slide gives kids a thrilling way to experience gravity and motion firsthand.

Every trip down gets kids moving and turns big science concepts into something they can feel. The ride may be over in seconds, but the curiosity it sparks keeps going long after they reach the bottom.

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The "WaterWorks" exhibit is a vibrant, educational, and fun-filled destination that encourages children to explore the wonders of water. Through interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and engaging displays, the exhibit fosters a deeper understanding of water's properties, uses, and significance in our world. Whether they're building boats, controlling water flow, or simply splashing around, children are sure to leave with a newfound appreciation for this essential element.

SRM Tiny Town is a charming, interactive miniature village designed to give children a hands-on experience of community life. This pint-sized town features familiar establishments, each crafted to promote imaginative play, social skills, and an understanding of how a community works. With areas dedicated to different parts of everyday life, SRM Tiny Town offers endless opportunities for exploration and learning.

Through imaginative play and hands-on activities, children learn about different professions, social roles, and the value of teamwork. Whether they’re shopping at Publix, visiting MMC Pediatrics, mixing up a batch at the SRM Mixing Shop, making music, sending mail, or crafting in the workshop, young visitors leave with a deeper understanding of how people work, live, and play together.

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The "Wheels" exhibit is an interactive and dynamic gallery designed to ignite children's imaginations and engage their problem-solving skills through a variety of hands-on activities centered around vehicles, motion, and engineering. This exhibit offers a range of experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and discovery, making it a favorite destination for young visitors eager to explore the world of wheels.

In addition to hands-on activities, the Wheels exhibit features make-believe play areas where children can role-play as drivers, mechanics, or engineers. These areas are equipped with costumes, props, and themed playsets that stimulate imaginative play and social interaction.

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