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For over 60 years, Adventure Science Center (sometimes still known lovingly as the Cumberland Science Center by locals) has brought science to life for children & families in Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Northern Alabama and beyond. The center offers hands-on, interactive exhibits and engaging programs that encourage children of all ages to explore how science, invention and innovation affect their lives. Adventure Science Center encourages imagination and curiosity, and engages the senses in the fascinating world of science. The Science Center also houses the Sudekum Planetarium, offering world-class programs on astronomy and other sciences on a 63-foot dome.

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    Adventure Science Center

    800 Fort Negley Boulevard
    Nashville, TN 37203

    Phone: (615) 862-5160   |   Email   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      02/02/12- 02/26/12	Skywatchers of Africa Adventure Science Center Skywatchers of Africa Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 2-February 26, 2012 For thousands of years, Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives, and meet their physical needs for survival. Skywatchers of Africa highlights the diversity of African astronomy, examines cultural uses of the sky that developed throughout history, and celebrates our shared human experience. Skywatchers of Africa is an original production by the Adler Planetarium (Chicago, IL) and was adapted for fulldome by the Sudekum...
      01/21/12- 06/03/12	Cyberchase - The Chase is On! Adventure Science Center Cyberchase - The Chase is On! Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center January 21-June 3, 2012 Prepare to journey out of this world and into Cyberspace with Adventure Science Center’s latest temporary exhibit, Cyberchase—The Chase is On! opening on Saturday, Jan. 21. The exhibit is based on the popular Emmy award-winning PBS KIDS GO! animated television series and invites visitors to join forces with the show’s characters and use math to fight evil. “We want to show kids that math is not only fun, but it’s everywhere and everyone can be good...
      11/25/11- 02/19/12	Forces of Nature Adventure Science Center Forces of Nature Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center November 25, 2011-February 19, 2012 Get up close and personal to erupting volcanoes, devastating earthquakes, and powerful storms as scientists travel the world trying to understand what causes these dangerous natural events in this new planetarium show at Sudekum Planetarium. Risking their lives for scientific discovery, these experts forge their way through volcanic flows, along treacherous fault lines, and in cars heading straight toward a raging twister. Forces of Nature is recommended for ages 6 and up.

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/11/12	Second Saturday - February Adventure Science Center Second Saturday - February Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 11, 2012 Second Saturday provides an opportunity to experience the Sudekum Planetarium after-hours and pay only for planetarium tickets (no general admission cost). 6:30 pm SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 7:30 pm Skies Over Nashville 8:30 pm Laser Beatles 9:30 pm She Blinded Me With Lasers: 80s Classics 10:30 pm Hypnotica Electronica Join us the Second Saturday of each month for after-hours shows in the Sudekum Planetarium! Tickets are...
      02/11/12	TWISTER 2012: Science for Girls Adventure Science Center TWISTER 2012: Science for Girls Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 11, 2012 Are you wondering what is next after high school? Are you trying to decide if you should consider a pursuit in a science and or technology career? TWISTER is the event that will help lead you in a direction that you may not have considered. At this one-day conference you will meet and interact with professional women immersed in careers in science, engineering, research, and technology. Each presenter is eager to share her excitement with you, answer your questions and give you a little...
      02/16/12	Science Cafe - Severe Weather Adventure Science Center Science Cafe - Severe Weather Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 16, 2012 Adventure Science Center invites you to join us for a series of informal discussions on current issues in science. Whether tackling how science can solve global problems or help us to understand how the universe works, these gatherings are NOT lectures. They are an opportunity for you to share your opinions, ideas and thoughts with other science lovers and to meet local scientists in a fun, casual setting. So grab a cup of coffee (or other adult beverage) and let's...
      02/21/12	Home School Lab Adventure Science Center Home School Lab Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 21, 2012 Adventure Science Center strives to provide home school students and their teachers with opportunities to explore science in unique and fun ways. From afternoon science labs, to special home school events to field trips, our mission is to create science experiences that increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). FALL/WINTER SCIENCE LABS Reserve a space for yourself and your child in ASC hands-on science labs. These standards-based labs are...
      02/28/12- 03/03/12	Little Labs Adventure Science Center Little Labs Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 28-March 3, 2012 You and your young scientist (age 3-5) are invited to participate in age-appropriate lab activities, science craft, a movement activity and story time -- all designed to strengthen emerging skills and ignite curiosity in young minds. Each lab starts at 11:00am and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Taste Tester Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 3 Sweet? Salty? Sour? Be the judge! Explore the sense of taste and learn how the tongue and nose work together.
      03/01/12- 06/30/12	Natural Selection: Darwin's Mystery of Mysteries Adventure Science Center Natural Selection: Darwin's Mystery of Mysteries Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center March 1-June 30, 2012 Join young Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the globe on the HMS Beagle. Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the world through Darwin’s eyes. Make observations of the most beautiful natural scenery and let the pieces of the scientific puzzle slowly but surely fall into place. Allow Darwin himself to reveal the simple and beautiful mechanism that explains the origin of species: Natural Selection. Natural Selection is...
      06/16/12- 09/23/12	Science In Toyland Adventure Science Center Science In Toyland Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center June 16-September 23, 2012 Science in Toyland utilizes toys to demonstrate scientific principles and encourage children to experiment. Toyland combines the fun of playing games with problem solving to foster a positive attitude towards science, and provides children with a rich mix of discovery and experimentation in a safe and dynamic environment.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/02/12- 02/26/12	Skywatchers of Africa Adventure Science Center Skywatchers of Africa Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 2-February 26, 2012 For thousands of years, Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives, and meet their physical needs for survival. Skywatchers of Africa highlights the diversity of African astronomy, examines cultural uses of the sky that developed throughout history, and celebrates our shared human experience. Skywatchers of Africa is an original production by the Adler Planetarium (Chicago, IL) and was adapted for fulldome by the Sudekum...
    01/21/12- 06/03/12	Cyberchase - The Chase is On! Adventure Science Center Cyberchase - The Chase is On! Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center January 21-June 3, 2012 Prepare to journey out of this world and into Cyberspace with Adventure Science Center’s latest temporary exhibit, Cyberchase—The Chase is On! opening on Saturday, Jan. 21. The exhibit is based on the popular Emmy award-winning PBS KIDS GO! animated television series and invites visitors to join forces with the show’s characters and use math to fight evil. “We want to show kids that math is not only fun, but it’s everywhere and everyone can be good...
    11/25/11- 02/19/12	Forces of Nature Adventure Science Center Forces of Nature Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center November 25, 2011-February 19, 2012 Get up close and personal to erupting volcanoes, devastating earthquakes, and powerful storms as scientists travel the world trying to understand what causes these dangerous natural events in this new planetarium show at Sudekum Planetarium. Risking their lives for scientific discovery, these experts forge their way through volcanic flows, along treacherous fault lines, and in cars heading straight toward a raging twister. Forces of Nature is recommended for ages 6 and up.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12	Second Saturday - February Adventure Science Center Second Saturday - February Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 11, 2012 Second Saturday provides an opportunity to experience the Sudekum Planetarium after-hours and pay only for planetarium tickets (no general admission cost). 6:30 pm SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 7:30 pm Skies Over Nashville 8:30 pm Laser Beatles 9:30 pm She Blinded Me With Lasers: 80s Classics 10:30 pm Hypnotica Electronica Join us the Second Saturday of each month for after-hours shows in the Sudekum Planetarium! Tickets are...
    02/11/12	TWISTER 2012: Science for Girls Adventure Science Center TWISTER 2012: Science for Girls Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 11, 2012 Are you wondering what is next after high school? Are you trying to decide if you should consider a pursuit in a science and or technology career? TWISTER is the event that will help lead you in a direction that you may not have considered. At this one-day conference you will meet and interact with professional women immersed in careers in science, engineering, research, and technology. Each presenter is eager to share her excitement with you, answer your questions and give you a little...
    02/16/12	Science Cafe - Severe Weather Adventure Science Center Science Cafe - Severe Weather Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 16, 2012 Adventure Science Center invites you to join us for a series of informal discussions on current issues in science. Whether tackling how science can solve global problems or help us to understand how the universe works, these gatherings are NOT lectures. They are an opportunity for you to share your opinions, ideas and thoughts with other science lovers and to meet local scientists in a fun, casual setting. So grab a cup of coffee (or other adult beverage) and let's...
    02/21/12	Home School Lab Adventure Science Center Home School Lab Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 21, 2012 Adventure Science Center strives to provide home school students and their teachers with opportunities to explore science in unique and fun ways. From afternoon science labs, to special home school events to field trips, our mission is to create science experiences that increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). FALL/WINTER SCIENCE LABS Reserve a space for yourself and your child in ASC hands-on science labs. These standards-based labs are...
    02/28/12- 03/03/12	Little Labs Adventure Science Center Little Labs Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center February 28-March 3, 2012 You and your young scientist (age 3-5) are invited to participate in age-appropriate lab activities, science craft, a movement activity and story time -- all designed to strengthen emerging skills and ignite curiosity in young minds. Each lab starts at 11:00am and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Taste Tester Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 3 Sweet? Salty? Sour? Be the judge! Explore the sense of taste and learn how the tongue and nose work together.
    03/01/12- 06/30/12	Natural Selection: Darwin's Mystery of Mysteries Adventure Science Center Natural Selection: Darwin's Mystery of Mysteries Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center March 1-June 30, 2012 Join young Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the globe on the HMS Beagle. Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the world through Darwin’s eyes. Make observations of the most beautiful natural scenery and let the pieces of the scientific puzzle slowly but surely fall into place. Allow Darwin himself to reveal the simple and beautiful mechanism that explains the origin of species: Natural Selection. Natural Selection is...
    06/16/12- 09/23/12	Science In Toyland Adventure Science Center Science In Toyland Presented by Adventure Science Center at Adventure Science Center June 16-September 23, 2012 Science in Toyland utilizes toys to demonstrate scientific principles and encourage children to experiment. Toyland combines the fun of playing games with problem solving to foster a positive attitude towards science, and provides children with a rich mix of discovery and experimentation in a safe and dynamic environment.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/27/12	Families with Autism night at ASC Adventure Science Center
    01/25/12	Way Late Play Date for adults Adventure Science Center
    01/21/12- 01/22/12	Science Scholars Weekend at ASC Adventure Science Center
    01/19/12	Science Cafe: January Adventure Science Center
    01/17/12	Home School Science Labs Adventure Science Center
    01/17/12- 01/21/12	Little Labs - Germ Fighters Adventure Science Center
    01/16/12	ScienceQuest Camp for Martin Luther King Day Adventure Science Center
    01/14/12	Second Saturday - January Laser Shows Adventure Science Center
    12/31/11	Happy Noon Year! Adventure Science Center
    12/28/11	Life on the International Space Station Adventure Science Center
    12/26/11- 12/30/11	CampQuest Fall Camp Adventure Science Center
    12/21/11	The Science of Beer Adventure Science Center
    12/15/11	Science Cafe: December Adventure Science Center
    12/14/11	Home School Lab - December Adventure Science Center
    12/10/11	Second Saturday - December Laser Shows Adventure Science Center
    12/03/11	Game On! Adventure Science Center
    11/30/11	Home School Lab - November Adventure Science Center
    11/25/11- 12/24/11	Laser Holidays Adventure Science Center
    11/14/11- 12/19/11	Adventure Science Center: Free Admission with Book Donation Adventure Science Center
    11/12/11	Second Saturday - November Adventure Science Center
    11/11/11- 11/13/11	Whistlestop Weekend Adventure Science Center
    11/01/11- 11/05/11	Little Labs Adventure Science Center
    10/26/11	Way Late Play Date for adults Adventure Science Center
    10/22/11	Chemistry Day Adventure Science Center
    10/17/11- 10/21/11	Adventure Science Center CampQuest Adventure Science Center
    10/11/11- 10/15/11	Little Labs Adventure Science Center
    10/11/11	Home School Science Labs Adventure Science Center
    10/08/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    10/08/11	Star Party Adventure Science Center
    10/01/11- 01/15/12	Animal Secrets at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    10/01/11- 01/01/12	Brain Teasers 2 Adventure Science Center
    10/01/11- 10/31/11	SciBites Adventure Science Center
    09/26/11- 11/23/11	One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Adventure Science Center
    09/20/11- 09/24/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    09/19/11- 11/23/11	STARS at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    09/18/11	Janet's Planet Live Show: Tour the Solar System Adventure Science Center
    09/10/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    09/03/11	Cosmic Concerts at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    08/13/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    08/11/11	Bacchanalian Society of Nashville Wine Tasting Adventure Science Center
    08/08/11- 08/12/11	Camp Quest - Sci-Sampler Adventure Science Center
    08/06/11- 08/20/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    08/06/11- 08/27/11	Cosmic Concerts at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    08/01/11- 08/05/11	Camp Quest - Scientist's Apprentice Adventure Science Center
    07/30/11	Adventure Science Center presents CHOMP! Adventure Science Center
    07/25/11- 07/29/11	Camp Quest - It's WILD Adventure Science Center
    07/18/11- 07/22/11	Camp Quest - Build It Adventure Science Center
    07/11/11- 07/15/11	Camp Quest - Robotics 101 Adventure Science Center
    07/09/11- 07/23/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    07/09/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    07/05/11- 07/08/11	Camp Quest - Energize! Adventure Science Center
    07/04/11	The Science of Kaboom! at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    07/04/11	Celebrate the Fourth of July at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    07/02/11- 07/30/11	Cosmic Concerts at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    06/27/11- 07/01/11	Camp Quest - Scientist's Apprentice Adventure Science Center
    06/25/11	Cosmic Concerts at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    06/25/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    06/20/11- 06/24/11	Camp Quest - It's WILD Adventure Science Center
    06/18/11	Cosmic Concerts at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    06/17/11	2011: A Space Opera-ssey Adventure Science Center
    06/15/11	Special Preview of Total Lunar Eclipse at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    06/13/11- 06/17/11	Camp Quest - Build It Adventure Science Center
    06/11/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    06/11/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    06/06/11- 06/10/11	Camp Quest - Robotics 101 Adventure Science Center
    06/04/11	Cosmic Concerts at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    05/31/11- 06/03/11	Camp Quest - Energize! Adventure Science Center
    05/28/11	Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure opens at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    05/28/11- 09/16/11	GPS Adventures opens at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    05/24/11	Home School Spring Science Labs - May Adventure Science Center
    05/14/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    05/14/11	Collectors Day Adventure Science Center
    05/10/11	Home School Spring Science Labs - May Adventure Science Center
    04/27/11	Way Late Play Date For Adults Adventure Science Center
    04/19/11	Home School Spring Science Labs - April Adventure Science Center
    04/16/11	DNA Day at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    04/12/11	Special Science Cafe: Discussing Fukoshima Nuclear Crisis Adventure Science Center
    04/11/11	Week of the Young Child celebrated at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    04/09/11	Star Party Adventure Science Center
    04/09/11	Astronomy Day at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    04/09/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    04/05/11	Home School Spring Science Labs - April Adventure Science Center
    03/29/11- 04/02/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    03/26/11	Star Party Adventure Science Center
    03/22/11	Home School Spring Science Labs - March Adventure Science Center
    03/12/11	Second Saturday Laser and Planetarium Shows Adventure Science Center
    03/11/11- 03/18/11	CampQuest at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    03/08/11- 03/12/11	March Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    03/08/11- 03/12/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/26/11	Teacher Professional Development Workshop: LEARNING OCEAN SCIENCE THROUGH OCEAN EXPLORATION Adventure Science Center
    02/22/11- 02/26/11	February Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/22/11- 02/26/11	Little Labs at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/21/11	CampQuest at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/19/11- 05/08/11	Robotics at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/19/11	"Making Stuff" at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/18/11- 03/15/11	Calling all collectors! Inaugural Collectors Day Adventure Science Center
    02/17/11	Science Cafe: February Adventure Science Center
    02/12/11	TWISTER 2011 Science for Girls at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/05/11	Give Kids A Smile Day at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center
    02/01/11- 02/28/11	Celebrate Black History Month at Adventure Science Center Adventure Science Center

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