Adventure Science Center Winter Planetarium Shows & SoundBox STEAM Discovery

About this adventure

Perched atop St. Cloud Hill overlooking downtown Nashville, the Adventure Science Center provides an immersive, multi-level indoor scientific playground designed to spark curiosity in children on cold winter days. The museum spans over 44,000 square feet of hands-on interactive exhibits, centered around the iconic 75-foot Adventure Tower where kids can climb through kinetic exhibits, test earthquake simulators, and crawl through an enormous anatomical human heart. Inside the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium, a 63-foot digital dome presents breathtaking winter sky shows, constellation journeys, and family astronomy films that transport young audiences across the solar system. Kids also flock to the SoundBox gallery, an innovative STEAM exhibit celebrating Nashville's musical heritage where children explore the physics of acoustics, soundwaves, musical instruments, and interactive digital beat-making stations. It is an inspiring winter educational adventure for curious growing minds. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Entirely ADA accessible with wide elevators serving all three exhibit floors, smooth ramped walkways, and designated stroller parking outside the Sudekum Planetarium. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private lactation nursing room equipped with a plush rocking chair, sink, and electrical outlets located on the second floor; comfortable cafe seating and benches on every level. • Age Suitability: Ideal for infants through teens, with a dedicated Early Explorers discovery zone specifically tailored for toddlers under age 5. • Sensory Tips: Sensory kits containing noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys are available at Guest Services; planetarium shows are quiet and darkened, while main exhibit halls have energetic audio.