We are visiting from out of town and got to come on Fossil Quest day. The employees were all fun, engaging, kind, and informative. It was beyond our expectations. Magic Mr. Nick's dino puppets were an incredible addition. read more

Pink Floyd Show at the Planetarium for my birthday surprise! What fun we had. Dark Side of the Moon - perfect for us older hippies. Hoping to see the Michael Jackson show in October as well. Comfortable seating and just a lot of fun! read more

Took my grandsons (ages 1 & 3). It was pretty disappointing. Quite a few activities and objects were broken. I, personally, don't feel it's a good place to take children of this age because most of it is either set up for older ages and/or the activities and things are too high to reach. The manager at the Customer Service desk was nice in dealing with my complaints and offered me tickets for a future visit when he assured me things would be in working order. read more

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Went to the Pink Floyd show.... Theater is nice.. effects have the possibility of being awesome but there were only 2 instances in the show that were better than good. The rest was very typical boring. The intro, which is the advertisement from the theater went on forever. The show itself lasts around 40 minutes. It could be sooo much better!! Will I return? There is a Micheal Jackson show but I'm on the fence if it's worth the trouble. read more

Blown away by this museum. Kept both me and the kids entertained!! Love how interactive everything is & it is truly for all ages. The planetarium is definitely worth it ! I thought it would be a lil too much for the littles but they were SAT. They are constantly upgrading their exhibits so there's always a reason to come back and see more ! Parking was a breeze. read more

Adventure Science Center - Museums Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place has lots of interesting kids interactive activities like playing with sound and musical instruments, arts and crafts, Jurassic world, and planetarium. Second floor has the run around course. On the third floor there's a lot of science related things like human body, an open theater and cafeteria. A lot of the play areas are Blippi themed that a lot of the kids love. All the staff members we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The whole space was relatively clean and most the were functional. My family and I had an amazing experience! read more

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This places has lots of interesting kids interactive activities like playing with sound and musical instruments, arts and crafts, Jurassic world, and planetarium. Second floor has the run around course. On the third floor there's a lot of science related things like human body, an open theater and cafeteria. A lot of the play areas are Blippi themed that a lot of the kids love. They have a parking lot but it was almost full when we arrived. The tickets were $22 for adult and $18 kids 2-12. We bought the planetarium show that was additional $9 for each. The show was really cool, specifically for kids as the canvas spreads over the ceiling. All the staff members we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The whole space was relatively clean and most the were functional. We spent about 2 hours here with our daughter. The music and sound interactive play area was her favorite. read more

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Stopped here because it was part of the passport program l. We had two adults, a 10 year old and 13 year old. Most of the activities and exhibits are geared toward maybe younger audiences than we had, but the kids still had fun and we found a couple exhibits we loved as adults. Staff were super kind and helpful. Clean for a museum. We probably spent about an hour and a half here. read more

Adventure Science Center - Dinosaur Fossil Dig - Museums Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place made science look soo cool! Such great experimental sections and interactive activities. It was soo amazing to see my kiddo with is eyes so big and round looking around and trying to figure out how things works and what it means and the science behind it. Great family outing, we all had fun and there was soo much to see. Please go here if you are thinking about it, soo worth it. read more

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Visiting from out of state with my children. This science center is better than others we've visited. The climbing structure is great for active kids. My boys also spent over an hour in the innovation incubator; it's great for kids that like to create and solve puzzles. So many great exhibits in this center! read more

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We came here after scoring tix for the Beautifca show. Show was like 45 mins and was a sold out show when we went on a Sunday. It was a James Hood production and it was very good. The music score fit the show while he narrated here and there. The CGI was great and the tech from the last time I was in a planetarium has gotten way better. Tix weren't very expensive and they offer a lot of other shows to see. The building is also a science museum that's great for kids . Will be back for another show! read more

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When I first moved to Nashville, I was always curious about "that building that looks like the original Power Rangers Command Center"...and located just south of downtown, that building is the Adventure Science Center which turned out to be a family-focused, kid inspired, educational and interactive spot. Weirdly while families are the main audience here, I have been to a few events and experiences sans kids over the past few years from events to shows, but I have also brought my young nephews here for an afternoon of fun as well. My latest experience here was via the Sudekum Planetarium for a James Hood experiential showing of Beautifica. This was not my first time in the planetarium, so I was excited to get back in the seats and stare at the ceiling while sinking in my chair! When there are not scheduled experiences or shows in the planetarium, you can catch educational recordings as part of the standard center experience. Outside of the planetarium, there are two floors full of interactive and educational stations and exhibits. Everything is rooted in education, so it is really cool to learn the "behind the scenes" details about how so many things work. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Cleanliness is never an issue, as the staff stay on top of all areas from the parking lot to the exhibits and restrooms. Conditionally, some of the stations could use some TLC, and other areas could use a bit of updating. Parking is plentiful, even on event evenings. A few spots at the front, but most of time you will have to be in the lot across the street, which has easy access via crosswalk and stairs/ramp. Pricing is a bit of surprise with general admission set at $18 per kiddo and $22 per adult. And in the case of special events, such as Beautifica, tickets for just that start well above $30. Worth it for the experience and what they are offering for the littles, but sticker shock for sure. Overall, Adventure Science Center is a cool spot and I will continue to support however possible. read more

I don't think I truly experienced the value of the museum until I had a young child. This is honestly one of the best options for an indoor, rainy day activity on the weekend within the city. Often I have some neighboring events in Berry Hill or Chestnut Hill, so my partner will take our toddler here. There's plenty of parking, especially if you go in right as the museum opens on the weekend. With this strategy (of either arriving right on time or a few minutes before), we don't wait in line with a membership. There is a highly interactive play area for younger kids right in the middle of the museum, underneath the colorful indoor playground that extends two floors above. We spend most of our time on these two features, but our kid also really loves anything interactive here: the digestive system with foam balls as food you can toss into a mechanical mouth, build-your-own vehicles to learn about acceleration, and anything dinosaur related peppered throughout the building. For a young child, this is absolutely engaging and entertaining. I've head they have quite a few planetarium guided tours for adults as well during weekday evenings that have been a hit with my former colleagues. Highly recommend for young families on rainy days. read more

This was a great place for my ten year old. Lots of interactive exhibits. He loved it! read more

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I was between a 4 and 5 star review - I'm leaving it as a 4 star review for now because at least when we went, it was a zoo - so many school field trips, etc, so it become harder for my younger kids (18 month and 3) to enjoy. Now there's the argument this is meant for older kids, so maybe my kids were the outliers, so take this with a grain of salt should you not agree with that review logic. read more

A very nice place to spend time with grandchildren. Educational environment with a lot of activities to learn using games as a foundation. Generally it's a very busy place, specially over the weekends. Having a membership is paying for a long ride. Interacting with other children also improving social skills. It's a place to visit. read more

Adventure Science Center - Fun, fun, fun - Museums Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The visit here I found to be very informational and interactive on some parts. Fun to experiment with and I thought the prices to be fairly worth it for the general admission. There's much to see here. Space, human body, animals, there's tons of variety on the three floors here. The third floor is just two things though but stilll fairly educational if you are looking for that. Oh yes, the show too. That was also good and a must-see as told on the ticket admission. Gnarly place! Great for family and school trips. read more

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Super fun for kids. They had a great time. Probably took about 2-3 hours to get through.

What a fun, family-friendly spot! This is a great, hands-on option if you're looking for a place to bring visiting family or friends with children. My niece and nephew (both under 5-years-old) really enjoyed themselves, as did the rest of our group. The entry prices initially seem bit steep ($18 for kids ages 2-12, $22 for adults), but if you end up spending a few hours here, you'll get your money's worth. I'm also happy to support them as a local non-profit. There are several wonderful exhibits - our favorite was BodyQuest! I also love the beekeeping display on the third floor. We didn't get to check out the planetarium this time around, but I definitely want to next visit. I also love that they offer an adults-only night this summer called Camp Way Late. I'm grateful to have such a cool activity for all ages available in Nashville, and I would happily recommend the Adventure Science Center to locals and tourists alike. read more

It looks way smaller on the inside than outside. The planetarium was cool The price for entry was 22 bucks. I didn't think it was worth it. read more

Looking for a great spot to host a fun, special event? Add the Adventure Science Center to the list! Who knew? I took my children here when they were little, but received an invitation to a private event held here and was pleasantly surprised by all that was offered. It was ample space, tons of activities, food and drink installations, artists, DJs - swag tables. You name it! Definitely had a good time and would recommend a visit for the little ones too!! read more

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Such a well laid out Science Center. We have been to several across the country and this was one of the best! Everything is spread out nicely so even though there were lots of people there, it didn't feel cramped and there was plenty to do without waiting in a line! Also, plenty of bathrooms throughout the facility which is always great with little ones! Very clean and all the staff was super sweet. The planetarium movies are a MUST if you are going! Definitely worth it! I was by myself with a 3 and 6 year old boys and had no troubles getting around and it kept their attention the whole time! read more

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The Adventure Science Center was very informative! I took my son & niece...they did not want to leave!

A great spot for indoor fun with kids. Nothing for the tiny tots but a lot of hands on for the other kids. They have an indoor jungle Jim to help let off some energy and a place to eat that has a subway and yogurt spot. I highly recommend to add a "movie" , we chose "To worlds beyond". The theater has a screen that shows the film from the ceiling along with reclined seating. Lots of parking available. Stroller friendly. Place was clean. read more

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I am from St.Louis so our science center is free and I wasn't sure what to expect since I had to pay BUT it was amazing and I would probably pay more. Free parking, so many activities, multi levels and so much more! We love this place and will definitely be back when we come back to Tennessee read more

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I felt like a kid again... the exhibits here are such a blast. My niece and nephew had such a good time and walked away with huge smiles on their faces! I really enjoyed the space exhibit, being able to see the scale of all the different planets was fascinating. This probably a two or three hour experience depending on how long you spend in each area. There's a food court with a subway in case you get hungry, but you can also bring snacks in for the kiddos. Be sure to have the kids checkout the jungle gym on the top floor, it's a lot of fun. You'll most likely have to park across the street and walk over, unless you get super lucky, so bundle up if it's cold out. There's so much to love about this place and I'm glad Nashville has something like it. read more

Adventure Science Center - Museums Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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They have a new area for smaller children which was fantastic for my 2 year old! All the areas for older children are also great. Loved the crafts in the crafting room. read more

I went ahead and got a membership. This Fall, my kiddo enjoyed The Hive exhibit and we visited the bees almost weekly. They also have a frozen yogurt station which is a nice quick snack in between activities and exhibits. read more

So this place have been here for a while now. I came here a long time ago, too long to remember details of it . This is an awesome place to bring the whole family for a field trip and let the kid inside come out. We came here yesterday as part of my son's birthday activities and we ended up getting the year membership! I'm so excited to bring him here as much as possible throughout the year. Just the playground alone is worth it for him. He got so excited when he was able to just run free! It's big enough for parents to go inside and play with the kids. They have different sections of learning experience that we really enjoyed. My son was so tickled by the fart sound where they show you and teach you about the digestive system. They had a big T-Rex that was his favorite. It moves and makes some noises. He was like "wow". They have so many things that we didn't have time for all so we are glad we go the membership. They give each child a gift from the gift shop on their birthdays so I'm excited to come here for our daughter's birthday too. She enjoyed all the bright colors and kids running around. She so wanted to be the one running too. They definitely need to fix and upgrade a few of their features and exhibits but for the most part everything work and we had a great experience. Ps: Adam rocks! read more

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About a 20 minute car ride from the Gaylord Resort and Spa and about 10 minutes outside of downtown. Only about 1/4 the size of the Houston Children's Museum, so were somewhat disappointed. Also some of the displays were not working and we were told they were pretty old. They did have live science experiments (during our visit they were showing liquid nitrogen) and live animal interactions, which were cool. May not return, but was good to visit during our trip to Nashville. PRO PARENT TIP: AAA Members get a discount! They will also hold car seats, boosters, etc. at the front desk for you while you meander through the museum. read more

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Came here for our little ones fourth birthday and she had the most amazing time ever. There are so many different hands on activities and things to see. We got here around 1:30 and we stayed until closing. We were able to visit the planetarium and for the most part we made our way through the entire science center some areas we could've stayed a little longer, but we most definitely will be back. The hand zone science experiment made it worthwhile. This place is perfect for a family outing, school field trips and even a first date. read more

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We got here 50 minutes before closing. The lady at the front desk offered us half off prices if we wanted to explore. I thought that was very nice of her. My kids enjoyed the astronomy exhibits and the playground. They're a little young to appreciate the body quest exhibit and they weren't veery interested in the sound exhibit. I wanted to check out the Infinium Room but it was closed. read more

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The place was fun and engaging--my kids absolutely loved it! I have a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old, and it was a hit with both of them. The price was very reasonable, and what really stood out were the extra amenities. Their favorite was the 4D rollercoaster ride--it added an exciting touch to the whole experience. read more

Such a great time! My 5 year old was enthralled by the music exhibit, particularly the one where you could pretend to play instruments. He also loved the human body exhibit and adventure tower. We thought the fossil and bee keeper exhibits would be bigger, but they were still interesting. The innovation garage was fun, but I feel like he'd have enjoyed it more if he was just a little older. We were also running out of time by the time we entered, so we didn't stay long. We visited on a Friday and my only wish was that they stayed open longer than 3pm. We definitely could have stayed longer. read more

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Fun place to beat the heat for a good few hours. All hands on. $22 for adults and $18 for children. Under 2 are free. We spent almost 3 hours here just playing with everything. read more

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Trey at the front desk was an absolute angel and deserves nothing but great fortune and prosperity. He put up with me and my friend exchanging, purchasing, and rescheduling with extreme patience and diligence while also teaching us valuable life lessons as he printed out our tickets, proving that not all heros wear capes; some wear wooden name tags and beautiful nose piercings. On the other hand, certain other aspects like the unclear age restrictions on attractions such as the planetarium were infuriating and disappointing. We turned away at the door after already purchasing and handing over the tickets, I wish this policy would have been more clear when purchasing tickets. I was not made aware that you cannot enter the planetarium without the company of an individual 16 years of age or older. I would like to shout out the Subway employees and general staff of the Science center for being both kind and extremely understanding. It is a great place for young kids. Trey, we love you and if you see him tell him he's doing a great job. read more

Run down, 2 floors of play area closed. Not worth the drive or overpriced admission

If you have kids and love science/learning, I highly recommend the Adventure Science Center. The center is super fun and educational with hands-on learning opportunities. They cover a wide range of topics including space, the human body, sound, and physics. read more

Adventure Science Center - Infinium Room - Museums Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

So this was our first time here and I am not sure what I was expecting from the name "science center" but I was not expecting it to be almost as bad as a Chuck E' Cheese or a kid zone where kids run free and lick windows. Although there was educational value where the other two places don't have any, the amount of unsupervised, undisciplined, obnoxious children running around like chickens with their heads cut off made the environment almost unbearable. Parents and chaperons (school groups) were failing to supervise the kids and keep them from acting insane. Some exhibits were non functioning, out of order, or missing parts that make them work properly. Even if Covid was a non-issue, I feel as if I would want to wash my kids hands at least 5 times after leaving. That thought that kids are germ magnets makes it worse when they are all sticking their hands on the "blood flow" water. Overall, there's potential, but changes need to be made. read more

Sad seeing so many bad reviews just because they enforce their mask policy. We had an amazing time here. I did at first feel it was overpriced but once we got inside and saw all the fun cool exhibits I quickly changed my mind. The planetarium show of video filmed inside the space station was amazing, and the moon walk exhibit was fun for even an adult like myself who did it so the youngest could do it again. We had a lot of fun facts to talk about on our way home. I do feel for people who wish they'd make exceptions for autistic children on the mask policy as the 6 year old is on the spectrum as well and needs lots of extra reminding to keep his on and was bummed that he couldn't go back into the planetarium show after it gave him a bit of a sensory overload but I can't fault a business for being one of the rare ones who try to strictly enforce a mask policy. It would be odd if a science museum completely ignored the science on the spread of covid. read more

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