Adventure Science Center, Nashville

#40 among attractions in Nashville

Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

Adventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children located in Nashville, Tennessee. ()

Established: 1945 (79 years ago)Coordinates: 36°8'47"N, 86°46'32"W

Address

800 Fort Negley BlvdSouth Nashville (8th Ave South)Nashville 37203-4833 United States

Contact

+1 615-862-5160

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Day trips

Adventure Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena.

0.8 miN
Exhibits tracing the music genre's roots
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum stands as a Mecca for country music enthusiasts and a must-visit destination for tourists. This iconic establishment, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the evolving history...
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is a beacon of culture and creativity. Housed in what was once the city's main post office, this museum has been transformed into a premier art destination that offers an ever-changing...
1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Ryman Auditorium stands as a beacon of live music heritage. Known affectionately as the "Mother Church of Country Music," this iconic venue has a rich history that resonates with the sounds of legends past and present.
0.9 miN
Indoor facility for sports and concerts
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
23 min walk • Bridgestone Arena is a multi-purpose venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.
1 miN
Museum
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Nashville
25 min walk • The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is an American hall of fame which honors athletes, teams, coaches, sports writers, and sports executives for their contributions to sports in the state of Tennessee.
~1270 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville
7 min walk • Herschel Greer Stadium was a Minor League Baseball park in Nashville, Tennessee, on the grounds of Fort Negley, an American Civil War fortification, approximately two miles south of the city's downtown district.
1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville
25 min walk • The Ascend Amphitheater is an open-air event venue located on the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. It is set inside the Metro Riverfront Park. The amphitheater seats 2,300 in fixed seating, and 4,500 on the lawn, with a total capacity of 6,800.
0.9 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville
24 min walk • The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a concert hall in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Ground was broken on December 3, 2003. The center formally opened on September 9, 2006, with a gala concert conducted by Leonard Slatkin and broadcast by PBS affiliates throughout the state.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
Stix, Nashville
16 min walk • Stix is a public art installation or sculpture at Korean Veterans Boulevard and 8th Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. It was designed by Christian Moeller, and erroneously reported to be an homage to the Native Americans who owned the land prior to European settlers. "Actually, that was not my original intent.
0.7 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Station Inn, Nashville
17 min walk • The Station Inn is a concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee that hosts bluegrass music acts. Frommers wrote that it is "widely regarded as one of the best bluegrass venues around".
1 miS
36°7'58"N • 86°46'46"W
Roast, Nashville
25 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Antiques

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Adventure Science Center open?

Adventure Science Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Adventure Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Fort Negley, Nashville (3 min walk), All Seasons Gardening and Brewing Supply Co., Nashville (5 min walk), Herschel Greer Stadium, Nashville (7 min walk), Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville (9 min walk).

How to get to Adventure Science Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adventure Science Center:

Bus

Lafayette Street & 5th Avenue South Westbound • Lines: 18 (12 min walk)
Fulton Station Outbound • Lines: 18 (14 min walk)

Train

Riverfront (28 min walk)