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Location
Accessibility
Open captions available for most shows (except live shows and laser shows), assistive listening devices available upon request
Visitor tip
The First Impression Room is a shoe-free zone with complimentary crocs available—perfect for the water table activities. Take advantage of the dedicated storage area to park your stroller and hang diaper bags, keeping your hands free to engage with exhibits.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the private nursing room and family restroom facilities available on-site, allowing caregivers to manage young children's needs comfortably without interrupting the educational experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Planetarium
- Exhibits
- GOTO Chiron optical star projector with 6.5+ million stars, 7K Digistar 7 fulldome system, laser shows, live night sky tours
- Admission
- Planetarium show tickets required in addition to Adventure Science Center exhibit admission or active membership. Children under age 2 in adult's lap do not require planetarium tickets.
What visitors say
I have been here often over the years with my family. We have never had anything but a fantastic time. The tickets can be bought ahead of time if you check the website. The Science Museum runs it and these kids are friendly courteous…
If you’re visiting Nashville with kids, then make sure to visit the Planetarium! My kids spent a few hours exploring and learning from all the interactive exhibits.
We've been to a few science museums over the years. This one was nice, but like other reviewers stated, it needs a bit of updating. Lots of babies, so my older kids didn't enjoy it as much. A few parents even brought their babies into…
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Did You Know?
- Impression 5 Science Center operates over 150+ hands-on educational play activities across multiple themed exhibit areas, making it one of the most activity-dense science centers with exhibits ranging from Ocean Bound to nuclear science (SMASH)
- The First Impression Room is specifically designed as a shoe-free zone for infants and toddlers (ages birth-4) with dedicated amenities including crocs for water play, stroller parking, family restrooms, and private nursing rooms
- The science center offers overnight Adventure experiences and specialized programming including sensory-friendly hours, a Teen Think Tank program, and Youth Action Council for grades 5-12
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