Dedicated to preserving the heritage of our rivers.

Welcome to the River Discovery Center!

 

 

Become a Member of the River Discovery Center!
Your family enjoys unlimited entry to RDC and more than 550 museums and science centers!

Find a list of the Participating museums in the following links.

 

Association of Science and Technology Center Museums

and

Southeastern Museums

Call us today 270-575-9958, or click HERE to print our membership form.

 

Featured Exhibit

River Film

At the back of the museum complex, visitors may enjoy a film called Rivers: Heart of our Nation. This 17-minute film is an overview of the importance of the river in our daily lives. Guests will learn about river history, flooding, recreation on the river, hydro-electric power and the... Learn more

Educational Programs

Summer Camp
2022 Kid's Summer CampsBe on the lookout for upcoming summer camp updates and information! Critter Camp Grades K-1 Wriggly Wonders Grades 2-3 Environmental Superheroes Grades 4-5  Download Registration FormandPay Online
Calendar of Events and Programs
EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters is a 3-hour program for second graders. RDC partners with The Land Between the Lakes Nature Station to teach children about animals in our riparian environment. The students are divided into rotations as they visit the various stations. The program meets Core Content for second... Learn more
Classroom Visits
The River Discovery Center is now offering grade-specific Outreach Programs for Elementary School students.  Please contact Krystal Watson at 270-575-9958 or kwatson@riverdiscoverycenter.org for more information. Please refer to the Program Booklet K-5 under the Education... Learn more