BUY GENERAL ADMISSION
General Admission
Includes access to all exhibit galleries. Does not include Planetarium or Max Flight Full Motion Simulator tickets.
Guests are encouraged to purchase timed entry tickets online.
Note: Active Adventure Science Center members do not need to reserve timed entry. Please visit the membership desk upon arrival and check-in with your member card or photo ID.
Adults (13+) - $18
Youth (2-12) - $14
Members - Free
SUDEKUM PLANETARIUM
Please note: Membership or general admission tickets are required for entry into the Sudekum Planetarium. Tickets to the Sudekum Planetarium are non-refundable.
Adults (13+) & Youth (2-12) - $9
Laser Shows Adults (13+) & Youth (2-12) - $11
Members - $2 off
Max Flight: Full Motion Simulator
Add a ride on this gravity-defying simulator to any adventure. Height and weight restrictions apply. Learn more.
Non-Members - $9 per rider
Members - $2 off
FOR NON-SCHOOL GROUPS
Group pricing is applies to non-school groups with a tax ID number, including but not limited to camps, non-profits, after-school programs, churches, scouts, youth groups, and tour companies.
Groups must have at least 20 visitors to receive discounted pricing. Groups must have at least one (1) adult for every ten (10) youth.
General Admission
Adults (13+) - $16
Youth (2-12) - $12
Toddlers (Under 2) - $0
Planetarium Show (Add-on Price, plus general admission)
Adults (13+) - $7
Youth (2-12) - $7
Toddlers (Under 2) - $0 (Must sit in lap)
FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
Please visit Education Programs for more information on special pricing for K-12 public, private, and organized home schools.
FOR PRIVATE EVENTS
We are happy to discuss your needs, including meetings, luncheons, corporate events, weddings, and even proposals in the Sudekum Planetarium. Unlike many other downtown Nashville venues, we offer plenty of free parking and unforgettable views of downtown.
FOR BIRTHDAYS
Reserve a birthday party packed with science & exploration today! Learn more about birthdays at Adventure Science Center here.
DISCOUNTS
General admission discounts are unavailable as we recover from the significant financial impacts of our closure due to COVID-19 earlier this year. We appreciate your understanding!
We continue to offer discounts on membership, view them here.
Museums for All Subsidized Admission
For families who participate in SNAP, WIC or TANF we provide an admission fee of $3 per person (for up to four people). To reserve tickets please visit the guest service desk when you arrive.
Museums for All is funded in part by a grant from the US Bank Foundation. Museums for All is a cooperative initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Children’s Museums.
Tennessee Teacher/Educator Free Admission
We offer free admission to certified active Tennessee educators. Must have proof of eligibility at the time of purchase. Free admission only valid for the educator, not their guests. To reserve tickets please visit the guest service desk when you arrive.