Nightwatch presented by Asurion
2023-02-02 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-03-01 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-01 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-03-07 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-08 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-03-14 10:15 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates
What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?Learn how to locate and identify naked-eye constellations, bright stars, planets and more in this live show! As the skies above us change with the seasons, so does the Nightwatch experience. 30 minutesBest for Elementary + Special thanks to our Nightwatch sponsor:

Laser ELO
2023-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Calling Nashville!As the final tour of Jeff Lynne's ELO has already come to Music City we can keep some of that "electric light" and Strange Magic burning bright in laser lights! Enjoy the songs we've heard over the decades, from Telephone Line to Mr. Blue Sky, and more. All choreographed to dazzling lasers on the big Sudekum Planetarium dome! 50 minutesRecommended for ages 8+ Track List: Tightrope Strange Magic Turn To Stone All Over The World Prologue-Twilight Telephone LineDon't Bring Me Down (2012 Version)Mr. Blue Sky Rock N Roll Is King Calling America One More Time Roll Over Beethoven

Astronaut
2024-01-05 10:15 - 10:45 (America/Chicago)
AstronautThe exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.23 minutesBest for Elementary+Captions are available for Astronaut—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC.

Beautifica 360 Nashville
2025-03-30 16:30 - 17:15, 2026-03-01 16:30 - 17:15, 2026-03-01 17:45 - 18:45, 2026-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Beautifica at the Sudekum PlanetariumSee James Hood's Beautifica in our Sudekum Planetarium. From the creators of the multi-award-winning MESMERICA comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other. Beautifica is a 360 journey through worlds real and imagined, from mindblowing particle fields to unashamedly euphoric fantastic environments almost impossible to describe. The brainchild of visionary composer James Hood working with some of the finest immersive animators on the planet, this family-friendly show is a feast for the senses, which will leave your spirit refreshed and your face grinning ear to ear. "I would like to invite you to join me on this adventure.Come celebrate the Beautifica of being alive!"- James Hood. Each viewer will see something slightly different... you can't do it wrong. What will you see?

Dates: See the Beautifica event calendar for more information. Beautifica is suitable for all ages, 6+ Family and group discounts are available. Beautifica is hosted through a third-party organization. As a result, discounts for Adventure Science Center members are not available. Questions about the show, ticketing process, or to inquire about a refund? Please reach out to the James Hood team.

The Stellars - Misson: Green
2025-03-30 16:30 - 17:15 (America/Chicago)
The Stellars - Mission: Green

The Stellars - Mission: Green is a show aimed at our youngest explorers, ages 3 to 8.
Imani, Aki, and John are three friends from an alien solar system. While on a space exploration mission, something routine for their people, they distractedly neglect their onboard “chores,” leading their ship to crash on an unknown planet – Earth. The accident damages the life-support system that sustains the cherished forest they keep onboard, which gives them their vital Yumi-Plumi fruits. However, forests in their society are usually taken care of by robots.
With no knowledge of plant care or any means of contacting their elders, they are fortunate to be able to turn to the planetarium audience for help. All hope now rests on the Earth children, who help the Stellars discover what plants need to survive and to rescue their Yumi Plumi forest. There is a race against time – will the children be able to figure out the successive elements needed to nourish the plants?
The Stellars - Mission Green premieres in the Sudekum Planetarium June 1, 2025!

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STEM Storytime
2025-07-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-16 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
STEM Storytime is our weekly themed story time for pre-K kids at the science center. Each week, we'll read a different book related to a STEAM concept and explorers will have the opportunity to complete an accompanying activity.
When: Every Monday morning at 9:30 amWhere: Eureka Theatre on the second floor of the science centerCost: Included in the cost of general admissionBest for: Children 5 and under

Be Like Blippi Week - Blippified Pop-Up
2025-08-28 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Adventure Science Center, Nashville
immersive Blippified pop-up!
Thursday, August 28 – Monday, September 1While Blippi won't be here these days ... keep the party going with the immersive Be Like Blippi Pop-Up Experience for 'Be Like Blippi Week'. Blippi’s five favorite ways to engage—Move, Play, Dress, Explore, Learn—come alive in playful, colorful, and photo-worthy spaces inspired by his world.
Interactive Blippi-themed photo ops and curated activities around every corner
Woooah excavator! Play with mini excavator toys in our NEW ‘Dino Dig’ opening Wednesday, August 27.
Take five in Blippi’s Chill Out Zone, the perfect spot to recharge between dance parties and dress-up adventures.
Let's gooooooooo! This pop-up is included with general admission and is set in two groups. AM tickets are valid for entry after 9am and PM tickets are valid for entry after noon.

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THURS, AUGUST 28: AM Pop Up TicketsTHURS, AUGUST 28: PM Pop-Up TicketsFRI, AUGUST 29: AM Pop Up TicketsFRI, AUGUST 29: PM Pop-Up TicketsSAT, AUGUST 30: AM Pop Up TicketsSAT, AUGUST 30: PM Pop-Up TicketsSUN, AUGUST 31: AM Pop Up TicketsSUN, AUGUST 31: PM Pop-Up TicketsMON, SEPTEMBER 1: AM Pop Up TicketsMON, SEPTEMBER 1: PM Pop-Up TicketsInterested in volunteering at this event?
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Laser Taylor Swift
2025-09-06 16:15 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
What if we told you none of it was accidental?We’ve been scheming like a criminal to bring you a night of all your favorite Taylor songs from previous eras. Polish up real nice, Laser Taylor Swift is returning to the science center! With this dazzling laser show, you may find it hard not to get caught up so keep a wide-eyed gaze on 40 minutes of laser imagery created in-house by the Sudekum Planetarium team. 40 MinutesRecommended for ages 8+ Tracklist:1. Love Story (Taylor’s Version)2. Blank Space (Taylor's Version)3. Ours4. All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)5. Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)6. Mean7. 22 (Taylor’s Version)8. Mastermind9. Shake It Off (Taylor's Version)10. So High School

TWISTER
2026-02-07 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | Adventure Science Center, Nashville
This event has passed, but don’t worry — we’ll be back! Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when the next event is announced. Follow us: Twister: Tennessee women in Science, Tech, engineering, and researchDive into STEM. Find your people.Explore your future in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with dozens of peers who love science just as much as you do! Meet inspiring scientists, engineers, and researchers who are putting their skills to work in education, industry, and the community. Event DetailsDate: Saturday, February 7, 2026Time: 8:30-3:00 pm (Check-in begins at 8:00 am)Location: Adventure Science Center Price: $20 per student*Grade Levels: 9th – 12th * Financial assistance is available upon request. Please contact twister@adventuresci.org WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TWISTER REGISTRATION? Dive into STEM Your Way: Choose two exciting, 55-minute sessions on STEM topics that interest you!Get Hands-On: Experiment, create, and solve real-world challenges with fun, interactive STEM activities.Lunch on Us: Enjoy a catered lunch while you recharge.Find Your People: Meet other high schoolers who share your curiosity and passion for STEM.Inspire Your Future: Chat with inspiring women professionals and hear from a panel of dynamic female community leaders paving the way in STEM fields.It's a day to explore, connect, and envision your STEM future—don’t miss it!

STEM Scholarship for SeniorsWith generous support from Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT), the WiTT TWISTER Scholarship awards a total of $7,500 to empower senior girls pursuing education in science, technology, engineering, or research-focused careers. Tennessee seniors with a passion for STEM can apply for a chance to win a $5,000 or $2,500 scholarship. Application deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 Apply NowHISTORY OF TWISTERAccording to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), women comprise only 28% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). To combat this inequity and inspire a life-long love of STEM Adventure Science Center hosts TWISTER yearly. This event is a one-day STEM conference for high school girls. Since its inception in 2003, Adventure Science Center’s TWISTER Conference has impacted more than 1500 attendees and over 400 women have volunteered as presenters. February 2026 will be our 23rd annual TWISTER Conference! "Thank you to the coordinators of this event! My daughter had a great time and came home chatting about all the possibilities there are for her [in a STEM career]." - Parent of a 2023 TWISTER Attendee

We champion access to STEM education by creating welcoming spaces and programs where everyone—regardless of race, gender identity, sexuality, or background—can explore, learn, and belong. Questions or concerns? Please reach out to twister@adventuresci.org TWISTER is thankful for our sponsors:

Science of Beer
2026-02-27 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Adventure Science Center, Nashville
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Science of Beer FestivalFriday, February 27, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm | 21+Winter blues got you down? Consider this your cure: Science of Beer is back. This unique, 21+ event brings out the beer-lover and the science enthusiast in all of us. Your GA ticket includes: Craft beer samples from local, national, and international breweries.Mead flight tastings from Savannah Bee CompanyLive demonstrations exploring the science of brewingKid-free, after-hours access to the science centerLaser shows in our award-winning Sudekum PlanetariumA beer-themed activity in our i2 MakerspaceDD tickets enjoy all the above except alcoholic beverage tastings. ActivitiesTimed Activities Timed activities have limited capacity/ time slot. Consider attending an early show or line up early to grab your spot. Sudekum  Planetarium Laser Mash Up Show: 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, & 9:35 pm Enjoy a mashup of top hits set to mesmerizing laser technology. Ask an Astronomer: 7:30 pm, 8:30 pmEver wondered why the planets are different colors or what the weather is like on each planet? Want to know how a black hole forms? Join our resident star expert to answer your out-of-this-world questions. Eureka Theater Live Science Show: 7:20 pm, 8:00 pm, 8:40 pm, & 9:20 pmWatch in awe as our in-house scientists do fun science experiments with a bubbly twist Jack Wood Hall Flight of the Bees: A Mead Tasting Experience with Savannah Bee Co: 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:00 pm Often referred to as "Nectar of the Gods, mead has been enjoyed for thousands of years by ancient civilizations like Vikings, Egyptians, & Greeks. Come celebrate the hardworking bees and learn about the complex and enticing range of mead flavors. Science of Home Brewing: 8:00pm, 9:30pmCurious about home brewing but not sure where to start? Music City Brewers will walk you through the essentials needed to turn grains, hops, and yeast into your very own craft beer.      Ongoing Activities Stop by the science booths to learn if you are a supertaster, compete in the Beer Goggles Gauntlet, or witness the impact of pressure change on beer cans. Join us in our PongLab (aka Makerspace) to engineer an unbeatable beer pong mechanism Enjoy all the exhibits and join us in being playful, passionate lifetime learners Participating BreweriesAbita Brewing CoAle-8 One (NA)Better than Booze (NA)Bitburger BrewingBroadcast BrewingBrooklyn BreweryCigar City Brewing/Jai AlaiEast Nash BeerworksGarage BeerHap & Harry'sHi-Wire BrewingHoneytree MeaderyHonky Tonk BrewingLittle Harpeth BrewingMagners Irish CiderMusic City BrewersNOCA BeveragesOskar Blues BrewingRecover 180 (NA)Savannah Bee CompanyStevens Point BreweryStone BrewingTailgate BreweryWeihenstephan BrewingYazoo Brewing CoFoodFood options for purchase: QPopSteaming Goat

Sold out! Tickets:General Admission: $65 Designated Driver: $40
Prices increase by $10 on February 23, 2026Members save $5.00
Snag your tickets today and sip craft beer samples as you explore Adventure Science Center after-hours. Enjoy a star-filled Sudekum Planetarium show, brew science demos, and conversations with local brewing experts all under one roof at the Science of Beer Festival Nashville.

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Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
2026-03-07 16:15 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Experience The Dark Side of the Moon Like Never BeforeOne of rock's most iconic albums gets an out-of-this-world treatment at Laser Pink Floyd. This laser show experience includes brilliant special effects and four-channel surround audio mixed by the band itself in 1973. You'll see and hear The Dark Side of the Moon like you never have before. This 50th anniversary Dark Side of the Moon laser show was produced by the staff of the Sudekum Planetarium. It makes full use of the planetarium's new Skylase FX system, using faster laser scanning, optical special effects, and brilliant beams. 43 minutes [Explicit]Recommended Ages 10 + 1. Speak to Me2. Breathe3. On the Run4. Time5. The Great Gig in the Sky6. Money7. Us and Them8. Any Colour You Like9. Brain Damage10. Eclipse *This program contains flashing lights that may affect guests who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities.
