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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN THE SKY ON THE NEXT CLEAR NIGHT?Nightwatch is a live program where one of our awesome planetarium educators shows you how to locate and identify […]
LIVING IN A CONNECTED WORLDWe think of ourselves as self-sufficient, but humans live within an intricate network of plants, animals, and other life forms that support us in myriad ways. […]
ASTEROIDS, COMETS, AND THE HARD-HITTING STORIES OF OUR COSMIC ORIGINS23 minutesRecommended for ages 9 and upCaptions are available for Incoming!—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at […]