Adventure Science Center

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
2026-01-05 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-08 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-10 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-11 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-12 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-15 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-16 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-17 13:15 - 13:45 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates
Every star has a story. Some are faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day within vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS. This dramatic program features the voice talent of Mark Hamill and amazing animation by the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK. The Nashville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Albert-George Schram, resident conductor, performed part of the original STARS soundtrack, composed by Pip Greasley. STARS is a production of the Sudekum Planetarium at Adventure Science Center. 30 minutesRecommended Elementary + Captions are available for STARS — ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC.

Polaris
2026-01-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-10 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-01-11 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-01-11 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-01-17 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-01-17 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-01-18 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-01-18 14:15 - 14:45 and 6 more dates
THE SPACE SUBMARINE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE POLAR NIGHTJames and Vladimir become friends, talk about their respective regions and observe the stars together, wondering why the night is so long at the poles of the Earth. Novice astronomers, they are trying to solve this mystery by reasoning and observation. Thanks to the rigor of James and the inventive genius of Vladimir, their scientific adventure leads them to build an observatory and then an improvised spaceship. During a trip around the Earth, extended to Mars and Saturn, they get their answer and discover that the planets have similarities but also differences. Captions are available for Polaris—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC. 29 minutesRecommended for ages 4–12

STEM Storytime
2026-01-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-19 09:30 - 10:30
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

MLK Day Camp
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Adventure Science Center, Nashville
Science Stories:Inventors who changed the worldJanuary 19, 2025Explore the stories of groundbreaking scientists from diverse backgrounds who changed the world with their discoveries. Through fun, hands-on experiments and teamwork, they’ll see how people with unique ideas—and sometimes big challenges—can achieve incredible things when they work together. Register Now: Registration for MLK Day camp is now closed.
