Admission - School

Admission - TN Schools

Admission - Timed Entry

Please select the date and entry time for your visit using the "Choose Another Date" and "Other Times" links.

Your ticket entry time is flexible. Your tickets will be honored for entry within a 2-hour window.

There is no time limit to your visit other than our closure time. You can anticipate a 1-3 hour adventure at the Science Center. 

Note: Active Members do not need to reserve timed entry. Please show your member card upon arrival at the membership desk to check-in.

If you are eligible for Museums for All, an ASTC member, or have a complimentary admission voucher, please visit the admission counter upon arrival to receive your discounted admission.

Live Science

PLL - Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon

ASC General Admission tickets are not required for after-hours laser shows.

Doors open 10 minutes prior to show time and close promptly at show time. Late entry is not permitted. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person.

PLL - David Bowie

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. No late entry; doors close promptly at show time. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

 

HOAM Class

PS - To Worlds Beyond

PLL - Laser Taylor Swift

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. No late entry; doors close promptly at show time. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person. 

 

PS - Stars

General Admission tickets or an active membership is required with a planetarium ticket.

Doors open 10 minutes prior to show time and close promptly at show time. Late entry is not permitted. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person.

Max Flight: Full Motion Simulator

Flight Rules for Single Rider

Must be at least 48" tall*
Max Weight: 175 pounds

Flight Rules for Two Riders

Must be at least 48" tall*
Riders' weight differential must be 175 pounds or less
Max combined weight: 450 pounds
* Riders between 42" and 47" may ride ONLY if accompanied by a second rider who is 48" or taller and 16 years of age or older.

Please Note: Max Flight: Full Motion Simulator is not recommended for persons who experience motion sickness; experience claustrophobia; are pregnant; are epileptic; have heart conditions, back or neck ailments, or any serious disabilities; or are in a condition at the time of the ride that would impair judgment.

Riders must arrive at least five (5) minutes before their ticket time. Late arrivals may be subject to cancellation. No refunds available for cancellations due to late arrival.

PLL - Pop 'Til You Drop

ASC General Admission tickets are not required for after-hours laser shows.

Doors open 10 minutes prior to show time and close promptly at show time. Late entry is not permitted. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person.

Red, White, & BOOM

PS - Explore

General Admission tickets or an active membership is required with a planetarium ticket.

Doors open 10 minutes prior to show time and close promptly at show time. Late entry is not permitted. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person.

PLL - Laser Foo Fighters

Arrive at the Sudekum Planetarium 10 minutes prior to show time. No late entry. No refunds, exchanges, or resale.

Way Late Play Date

PLL - Laser ELO

ASC General Admission tickets are not required for after-hours laser shows.

Doors open 10 minutes prior to show time and close promptly at show time. Late entry is not permitted. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person.

PLL - Prince

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. No late entry; doors close promptly at show time. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Birthday Party - Online Purchase

Birthday Party registration

Birthday parties are available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 4 PM.

To find an available party slot, click OTHER DATES to see a calendar of possible dates. Then, click OTHER TIMES to see available times. Only one party may be booked into each time slot. If a timeslot is not visible, it has already been booked.

Your party includes:

  • Party Room: Private use of our birthday party room, including tables with coverings, chairs, and easy access to the galleries.
  • Access to Exhibitions: Party guests can enjoy exploring the science center before and after the allotted party time with adult supervision.
  • Set-Up/Clean-Up: 30 minutes is given before and after the scheduled party time to set up and clean up decorations, cake, presents, etc.
  • Guests: Up to 30 guests (combined children and adults).
  • T-shirt: An exclusive science center t-shirt for the birthday child (youth sizes only).
  • Party Host: An assigned staff member will be in the party room to greet guests, answer questions, and handle emergencies.
    • Please note: party hosts are not responsible for the entertainment of party guests.

PS - The Stellars

General Admission tickets or an active membership is required with a planetarium ticket.

Doors open 10 minutes prior to show time and close promptly at show time. Late entry is not permitted. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person.

PS - Nightwatch

General Admission tickets or an active membership is required with a planetarium ticket.

Doors open 10 minutes prior to show time and close promptly at show time. Late entry is not permitted. No refunds, exchanges, or resale due to late arrival.

Note: Members with the Explorers Pass add-on must reserve planetarium tickets in person.