Doug G.
Yelp
When I first moved to Nashville, I was always curious about "that building that looks like the original Power Rangers Command Center"...and located just south of downtown, that building is the Adventure Science Center which turned out to be a family-focused, kid inspired, educational and interactive spot.
Weirdly while families are the main audience here, I have been to a few events and experiences sans kids over the past few years from events to shows, but I have also brought my young nephews here for an afternoon of fun as well.
My latest experience here was via the Sudekum Planetarium for a James Hood experiential showing of Beautifica. This was not my first time in the planetarium, so I was excited to get back in the seats and stare at the ceiling while sinking in my chair! When there are not scheduled experiences or shows in the planetarium, you can catch educational recordings as part of the standard center experience.
Outside of the planetarium, there are two floors full of interactive and educational stations and exhibits. Everything is rooted in education, so it is really cool to learn the "behind the scenes" details about how so many things work.
Staff is always friendly and helpful. Cleanliness is never an issue, as the staff stay on top of all areas from the parking lot to the exhibits and restrooms. Conditionally, some of the stations could use some TLC, and other areas could use a bit of updating.
Parking is plentiful, even on event evenings. A few spots at the front, but most of time you will have to be in the lot across the street, which has easy access via crosswalk and stairs/ramp.
Pricing is a bit of surprise with general admission set at $18 per kiddo and $22 per adult. And in the case of special events, such as Beautifica, tickets for just that start well above $30. Worth it for the experience and what they are offering for the littles, but sticker shock for sure.
Overall, Adventure Science Center is a cool spot and I will continue to support however possible.