Discovery Center at Murfree Spring's 'Science of Music' Exhibit Opens This Saturday

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Guests can learn some of the surprising ways science and music connect in the new Science of Music exhibit, opening tomorrow, Jan. 20 at the Discovery Center of Murfree Spring.

Feel the rhythm through the drums, find the pitch with the pipe organ, and take the stage in this interactive exploration of sound.

This year visitors can expect to see returning favorites like the drum pad room, guitar kiosk, performance stage and a "Chladni Plate" that helps illustrate the effects of vibrations on mechanical surfaces.

Special Opening Day Activities (included with admission)

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20,

•             Synesthesia Activity (perceiving sound as colors) - All day

•             Build Your Own Harmonica - All day

•             Musical Storytime at 11 a.m.

•             String Quartet at 1 p.m.

•             Sound Experiments (demonstrations on how sound travels and how soundproofing works) at 3 p.m.

The Science of Music exhibit is included with general admission and free for members.

For more information, visit www.explorethedc.org/scienceofmusic.

About the Discovery Center

The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a hands-on, environmental, cultural and educational museum located in the heart of Middle Tennessee. More than 120,000 children and families visit annually, exploring exhibits and participating in programs that promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) education. Adjacent to the Center is the protected Murfree Spring wetlands, a natural habitat for a variety of fish, amphibians and birds. Located at 502 S.E. Broad Street in Murfreesboro, TN, the Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.explorethedc.org or call 615-890-2300.

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