Discovery Park of America: Museum and Heritage Park

Group Admission

You may preorder general admission or VIP tickets in blocks of 15 or more and pay with a single check to receive the group discount, then simply distribute the tickets to your guests and no group check-in is required. All tickets must be purchased at least two weeks in advance to take advantage of the group discount. Click here for other information specifically for school groups.

Please call 731-885-5455 and ask for Group Reservations or email reservations@discoveryparkofamerica.flywheelstaging.com to reserve your group’s tickets to Discovery Park or the attractions.

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2023 HOURS OF OPERATION

March – August 2023
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday – Saturday
Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday

Closed on Easter, Apr. 9, 2023.

September – December 2023
Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday- Saturday
Open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Open on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023; MLK Day Monday, Jan.16; Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023; and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

January – February 2023
Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday – Saturday
Open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday
Closed Mondays and New Year’s Day

Group Discount

*The Children’s rate is applicable for students through high school.

Special Attraction Pricing

Earthquake Simulator

10-minute story and simulation of historic earthquakes. Show begins every 30 minutes. $5.99

Discovery Theater

“Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D”

“Tiny Giants 3D.”

The ticket price for each film will be $5.99.

The Tower

Ride the elevator up 120 feet and see for miles! $5.99

All prices are plus tax.

Special attractions are sold at the Discovery Park ticket counter.

Pick-two and Save!

Can’t decide which special attraction to experience? Pick any two for just $8.99.

Group Lunch

Food and beverage are available for members of your group to purchase at Sabin’s Café and *Eats ‘n’ Treats. We also offer group travel planners the option of purchasing a catered or box lunch for their group for $7.50 per student.

*Open during high season only

Group Lodging

If you are looking for a place for your group to stay overnight during their visit to Discovery Park, you won’t have to look far. Both the recently opened Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites by Choice Hotels as well as Holiday Inn Express & Suites offer group rates. For a quote or to book your group, contact Anna Graham at anna@housercreek.com or (731) 335-6282.

From here, you can find information about purchasing tickets and saving 15%, hours and directions, our education resources, hotel accommodations, visiting Northwest Tennessee and frequently asked questions.  Curious about what you’ll find at Discovery Park? You’ll find photos and more information about our museum and heritage park here.

Explore more when you purchase the Discovery Park of America Guidebook on Amazon.