Upgrade to Large Exhibit Gallery at Adventure Science Center
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Wonders of the Universe Reopening Saturday, June 1
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Nashville, TN, March 28 - Early this summer, Adventure Science Center will unveil a major overhaul to Wonders of the Universe, a popular exhibit gallery on the second floor.
A model of NASA's Mars Curiosity rover - which is the size of a small car - will be displayed in a Mars diorama, offering visitors an immersive experience of the Red Planet. The exhibit will include a variety of interactive displays and the chance to touch a real Mars meteorite.
Wonders of the Universe will also feature a life-sized comparison of NASA's Hubble and James Webb telescopes, showcasing their contributions to space exploration.
An invitation-only preview reception with esteemed panel of hosts will be held Wednesday, May 29. Wonders of the Universe will open to the general public on Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 am. Access is included in the cost of general admission.
With more details forthcoming, this significant redesign kicks off the start of more exciting updates to Nashville's only science and technology center.
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General URL: adventuresci.org
Exhibit Gallery Name: Wonders of the Universe
Opening Day: Saturday, June 1, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: Included in General Admission
Age: All Ages
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Details are subject to change.
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Adventure Science Center Proudly Announces Receipt of Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) Awards
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2024 Award of Excellence for Community Support: Veterans Day Event
- 2024 Award of Excellence for Emerging Museum Professional: Xavier Brown
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The science center connected with Veteran's services organization, Operation Stand Down (OSDTN), to host a special, sensory-friendly evening exclusively for their clients. The science center closed to the public early to provide quieter, after-hours access for military families.
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An OSTDTN employee noted, "Adventure Science Center made their Military/Veteran Family Appreciation night free, accessible, and sensitive to post-traumatic stress and it's a model more museums and cultural resources should replicate."
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Xavier Brown joined Adventure Science Center in 2021 as Senior Coordinator of Innovation Incubator (i2), the science center's high-tech markerspace. Xavier facilitates thousands of curated, science-based activities in i2 each week while actively mentoring teen volunteers through youth engagement program, CR3W.
Most recently, Xavier sponsored a project focused on increasing public safety surrounding the dangers of coin batteries with youth volunteer, Andy Gan, that was awarded First Place in the Medicine and Health Section of Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair (MTSEF) and Third Place overall.
i2 is included in the cost of general admission and provides access to high-tech, multigenerational activities to over 6,000 visitors a month and is open Thursday - Monday.
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General URL: adventuresci.org
TAM URL: tnmuseums.org/
Awards: 2024 Award of Excellence for Community Support - Veterans Day Event
2024 Award of Excellence for Emerging Museum Professional - Xavier Brown
Location: Adventure Science Center
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Details are subject to change.
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Nissan Commits Funds to Support Sustainability Programming
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Adventure Science Center was granted $45,000 to support sustainability education efforts, notably enhancing the beloved Lever Car exhibition - an exploration of physics that gives guests the opportunity to lift an actual Nissan LEAF - and its upcoming move to a more prominent location in the science center.
This updated exhibit for visitors of all ages offers interactive experiences with electric vehicles and features educational signage illustrating career pathways in the automotive industry at Nissan. A core initiative driving this commitment is CR3W, a yearlong, dynamic youth career development and volunteer program for teens.
Additionally, Nissan is sponsoring Adventure Science Center's April Theme - Green, supporting a variety of curated activities, Live Science shows, and i2 crafts all month long.
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Details are subject to change.
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Current Operating Hours
Thursday, Friday, and Monday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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About Adventure Science Center
For over 75 years, Adventure Science Center has been bringing science to life for students, teachers, and families in Middle Tennessee and across the U.S. The organization offers engaging learning experiences and science fun through hands-on, interactive exhibits, innovative programs, and full-dome productions in the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium. Adventure Science Center strives to open every mind to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Each year the science center provides reduced or free admission to more than 20,000 guests and remains free for teachers and MNPS students.
Adventure Science Center is located at 800 Fort Negley Blvd. in Nashville
For more information, visit adventuresci.org or contact Suzanna Best, VP of Marketing and Communications, at (615) 401-5117 or sbest@adventuresci.org.
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