Nightwatch
2026-08-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-08-06 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-08-07 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-08-07 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-08-08 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-08-08 14:15 - 15:00, 2026-08-09 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-08-09 14:15 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date
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 +

The Stellars - Misson: Green
2026-08-06 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-08-07 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-08-09 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-08-10 11:15 - 12:00
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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STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
2026-08-06 12:15 - 12:45, 2026-08-07 12:15 - 12:45, 2026-08-08 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-08-09 12:15 - 12:45, 2026-08-09 13:15 - 14:00
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.

To Worlds Beyond
2026-08-06 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-08-07 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-08-08 12:15 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 15:15 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 12:15 - 13:00, 2026-08-09 15:15 - 16:00
Tour the planets of our solar systemIncorporating the latest information gathered by an amazing fleet of robotic spacecraft. Visit the extreme surface of Venus, the vast mountains and canyons of Mars, the spewing methane geysers of Neptune’s giant moon Triton and much more. Narrated by Star Trek's John Billingsley. 29 minutesRecommended Elementary +

Way Late Play Date: Camp Fear
2026-08-07 19:00 - 22:00 | 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 21+ newsletter to be the first to hear when the next event is announced. Follow us: Friday, August 7 | 7 - 10 pm | 21+You already know the feeling. The branch that snaps behind you on a dark trail. The fire that's still warm when no one should be there. The part of your brain that says leave before you know why. Camp Fear isn't about monsters.It's about that. Face Your FearsThis event has passed.Way Late Play Date: Camp Fear is a 21+ after-hours experience built around the science, psychology, and strange poetry of fear itself. Wander through interactive activities. Sit with unsettling questions. Let the biology of dread work on you a little. This is not a haunted house. Nothing will jump out at you.Something might stay with you, though. What's waiting:Timed ActivitiesThe clock is ticking… timed activities have limited space and are available first come, first served. Planetarium Show: Symphonic Voyage into the Void | 7:30 pm, 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 9:40 pmTravel through the cosmos as a string quartet plays haunting sounds from iconic scary movies. Be mindful of the twists and turns as you journey through the unknowns of deep space. Stage Fright Live with Third Coast Comedy | 7:15 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:15 pm, 8:45 pm, 9:15 pmThe most terrifying thing is the unknown, and Third Coast Comedy Club is creating a show from nothing. Are you brave enough to join them on stage? Brain Talks: Fear Response | 7:45 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pmFear starts in your mind, but it doesn’t stay there. Join our friends from Nashville Psych to learn how your brain and body respond to being scared. Open ActivitiesFear Factor ChallengeAn acrylic box and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches… What could go wrong? See if your fears are valid by daring to do the MTRAS’s Fear Factor Challenge Wilderness Survival Boot Camp Venomous EncountersA rustle in the leaves. A shadow in the grass. A creature you can’t quite identify. The Nashville Zoo’s Ectotherm Department will help you face your fears by revealing the secrets of snakes and other venomous animals and teaching you what to do if you meet one in the wild.Feast or Famine?Being alone in the woods can feel intimidating, and the thought of going hungry can quicken your heart rate. Build your confidence with help from the Nature Explorers as they share practical foraging tips to help you identify edible plants and natural food sources. Whether you're deep in the forest or looking for a snack in your own backyard, these simple techniques will help you connect with nature and forage safely. Tech DissectionWhat’s really hiding inside the devices we depend on every day? Crack open old computers and uncover the hidden systems that make technology work. Explore circuit boards, processors, memory, and cooling systems as you discover the science behind your favorite tech. A Hair-Raising ExperienceYour hair standing on end. A spark in the air. A feeling you have to experience to believe. Face your fear of electricity and step up to our 300,000-volt Van de Graaff generator. This high-voltage, low-current machine creates a shocking (and totally safe) experience you won’t forget. Fist bump your friends… if you dare. Campfire S’moresThe fire is crackling. The night is getting darker. The only thing missing? S’mores. Stop by our Ruben’s Tube for the ultimate camp classic: perfectly toasted marshmallows, gooey chocolate, and a little science behind the flames. Bamboozled: Taste the FearHow brave is your taste bud? Pick a jellybean, take a bite, and face the consequences. The Bamboozled Olfactory Challenge puts your senses to the test with mystery flavors that could be delicious… or deeply questionable. Name That PhobiaArachnophobia. Claustrophobia. Coulrophobia. Think you know your fears? Put your phobia knowledge to the test and see if you can match the names to the fears they represent. ‘No Fear’ Nostalgia CraftsNeed a break from being brave? Step away from the scares and into a nostalgia-fueled craft corner. Create, relax, and revisit the good old days with ‘No Fear’ Nostalgia Crafts.

Food & DrinkFood and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Cocktail Bar: Rosemary & Beauty QueenFood Vendors: Daddy's DogsStay in the LoopFollow @adventuresci on social media to be the first to hear about Camp Fear updates and future Way Late Play Date events. Interested in volunteering for this event? Sign up here!

Beautifica 360 Nashville
2026-08-08 16:30 - 17:15, 2026-08-08 17:45 - 18:30, 2026-08-08 19:00 - 19:45
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.

STEM Storytime
2026-08-10 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
