Discovery Park of America

Discovery Park of America

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Location 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, TN, USA
Coordinates 36°26′18″N 89°04′11″W / 36.43833°N 89.06972°W / 36.43833; -89.06972Coordinates: 36°26′18″N 89°04′11″W / 36.43833°N 89.06972°W / 36.43833; -89.06972
Opened November 2013 (2013-11)
Managed by Jim Rippy

Discovery Park of America is a museum, park and garden located in Union City, Tennessee. The park sits on 50 acres (20 ha) of land off of Everett Boulevard, near the proposed Interstate 69. It features exhibits and activities on local history, nature, military history, art and science. See rest of page for more info.

History

Design commenced on the $100 million project in July 2008. In 2009 Boston-based architect Louis Siriani was hired to replace the first architect.[1][2]

The park opened in November 2013.[3] It was financed by Union City-based Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation, which has also has earmarked $2 million a year for 20 years to cover operating costs and buy exhibits.[4]

Galleries

Discovery Park features many galleries in the Discovery Center, the main building at Discovery Park. The center includes:

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