Discovery Park of America
| Discovery Park of America | |
|---|---|
| Location | 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, TN, USA |
| Coordinates | 36°26′18″N 89°04′11″W / 36.43833°N 89.06972°WCoordinates: 36°26′18″N 89°04′11″W / 36.43833°N 89.06972°W |
| Opened | November 2013 |
| 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.
Design commenced on the $100 million project in July 2008. In 2009 Boston-based architect Louis Siriani was hired to replace the first architect.
The park opened in November 2013. It was financed by Union City-based Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation, which has also earmarked $2 million a year for 20 years to cover operating costs and buy exhibits.
Discovery Park features many galleries in the Discovery Center, the main building at Discovery Park. The center includes:
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