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Adventure Science Center, Nashville, TN

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Adventure Science Center

A nonprofit science museum in Nashville with hands-on exhibits and a large planetarium theater.

800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203 · Nashville, TN

About Adventure Science Center

Adventure Science Center is a nonprofit science museum in Nashville, Tennessee, aimed especially at children and families. Its hands-on galleries cover a range of scientific topics, and visitors can also see full-dome planetarium shows and laser music programs in the Sudekum Planetarium, a 63-foot dome theater. The center runs day-long and week-long STEM camps, school field trips, birthday parties, and private events. It has operated for about 80 years and offers reduced or free admission to many guests, including Tennessee educators and families using assistance programs.

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