Choose from a spectacular, fulldome show in state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium; hands-on, interactive exhibits; or one of our award-winning programs like daily Science Live! demonstrations, 3D printing workshops, summer camps and more!
800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203
We are open Thursdays - Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing limited guests enter the museum per hour. We strongly encourage buying your tickets in advance. We will be closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Join us Monday mornings for Early Explorers! Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy all the exhibits, see a special preschool planetarium show, and attend story time with our staff. Plus, you have the chance to meet other parents, arrange a play date, or just enjoy having a special time for your curious little one!
January is all about dinosaurs:
1/4/21: If the Dinosaurs Came Back Activity: Make your own pet dinosaur that actually chomps! 1/11/21: Rory the Dinosaur, Me and My Dad Activity: Lead your dinosaur on an adventure through different terrains in this sensory science activity. Your dinosaur will trek through sand, snow, mud, and tall grass to get to their destination! 1/18/21: How Big Were the Dinosaurs Activity: Create craters in sand using different sized objects to see how meteors can have a major impact on the earth. 1/25/21: Digging up Dinosaurs Activity: Help our scientists excavate fossils! Make dinosaur fossils by imprinting figurines in clay.
Become a member and come to Early Explorers every week.
Exploration time All exhibits
Planetarium show Sudekum Planetarium
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Story time Destination Exploration
Early Explorers programming sponsored by:
