Explore
2026-02-15 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-16 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-19 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-20 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-21 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-22 13:15 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
An epic journey from ancient history to space travel.Don’t miss an adventurous journey from ancient Mesopotamia to the age of space exploration. Explore centers on the motive of human travel to Mars, and presents and explains a broad selection of related scientific topics, including the history of astronomy, the geocentric and heliocentric models, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, and orbital maneuvers.

The Stellars - Misson: Green
2026-02-15 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:15, 2026-02-16 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-02-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-21 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-02-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-22 14:15 - 15:00 (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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Nightwatch presented by Asurion
2026-02-15 15:15 - 16:00, 2026-02-16 11:30, 2026-02-19 11:30, 2026-02-20 11:30, 2026-02-21 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 15:15 - 16:00, 2026-02-22 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-02-22 15:15 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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:

Incoming!
2026-02-15 16:15 - 17:00, 2026-02-16 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-02-19 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-02-20 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 12:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-22 12:15 - 14:00 UTC
Discover the hard-hitting stories about how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changed the course of life on Earth, and shaped the world we know today. George Takei narrates this immersive fulldome experience.23 minutesBest for Elementary +
Captions are available for Incoming!—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC.

STEM Storytime
2026-02-16 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

Beautifica 360 Nashville
2026-02-22 16:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 17:45 - 18:15 (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.
