Adventure Science Center

Polaris
2026-01-18 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-01-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-19 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-01-24 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-01-24 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-01-25 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-01-25 14:15 - 14:45, 2026-01-31 10:15 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date
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

MLK Day Camp
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

STEM Storytime
2026-01-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-02 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

STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
2026-01-19 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-23 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-24 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-25 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-26 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-29 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-30 13:15 - 13:45, 2026-01-31 13:15 - 13:45 (America/Chicago)
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.

Laser David Bowie
2026-01-31 16:15 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Be a Rebel Rebel and put on your red shoes to dance the blues, to our new dazzling Laser Bowie show in the planetarium! Enjoy the music of David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust set to dazzling laser lights. From Fame to Suffragette City, you’ll be singing and clapping along. 47 minutesRecommended for ages 8+ Track List:Space OddityChangesAshes To AshesBlue JeanRebel RebelLife On MarsModern LoveFameLet’s DanceFashionZiggy StardustSuffragette City Track selections are subject to change This program contains flashing lights that may affect guests who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities.

The Stellars - Misson: Green
2026-02-01 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-01 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
2026-02-01 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-02-01 15:15 - 16:00, 2026-02-02 11:30 (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!
2026-02-01 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.

Explore
2026-02-01 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-02-02 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.
