Nursing room:Looking for a private space to nurse your little one? We've added a nursing mother's room located directly across from the Destination Exploration entrance.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fairest skeleton of them all?This exhibit is a partnership between Dr. Bennett Landman’s lab in the Department of Engineering at Vanderbilt University […]
$7 for Members | $9 for Non-MembersFlight Rules for Single RiderMust be at least 48" tallMax weight: 175 poundsFlight Rules for Two RidersMust be at least 48" tall*Riders' weight differential […]
A world so tiny it's too small to see!At the Small, Smaller, Nano exhibit, you can plan with magnets to explore how material behaves differently at different sizes. At the Build a Giant Carbon […]
soundBox: the convergence of science and soundConduct the Nashville Symphony, visualize sound waves, test your vocal skills, jam out in augmented reality and more!Esta exhibición también es completamente bilingüe para […]
Have you ever touched a tornado?Using powerful fans and a splash of water, our vortex is formed by the motion of the fluid swirling rapidly around a center of the […]
An up-close look at a powerful forceTsunamis are large ocean waves usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic explosion. They differ from tidal waves, which are caused by […]
Packed with larger-than-life fun for kids and adultsAdventure Tower is more than 75 feet tall, with an observation deck and breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy hands-on, educational science activities […]
What's the buzz? Step up to our glass-enclosed beehive located on the third floor! See if you can identify the three different types of bees (workers, drones, and our queen) […]
TAKE FLIGHTHave you been curious to know how birds fly or why airplane wings are shaped like they are? Bernoulli's principle is your answer!Bernoulli's principle explains that an increase in […]
PLAY WITH LIGHT AND COLORPointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Step up to the wall and […]
A NEW OUTDOOR ADVENTUREIn this new outdoor learning area, you can find:the Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Amphitheater... a perfect space to explore the environment and sustainability while surrounded by the beauty of […]
Channel your inner Nikola TeslaOriginally discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1879, plasma is created through a process called ionization, which adds energy to a gas so that some of […]
VR is temporarily closed while we research new and exciting options! We are aiming to open a new and improved experience this fall. In the meantime, if you're looking for a […]
Tinker 2.08 new interactive experiences in our South Gallery include:Designing an aerodynamic carRacing against other air-powered carsLaunching air-powered rocketsExploring the power of magnetsPlaying in our augmented reality sandboxConnecting circuits and […]
Meet the future of makerspacesInnovation Incubator (I2) is Adventure Science Center’s permanent, high-tech makerspace where visitors can dream up an idea and watch it come to life! We recently moved to […]
An incredible gravity-defying adventure!Sharp banks, sky loops, and screaming dives await you as you maneuver your very own jet aircraft through the wild blue yonder. Blue Max lets you be