Red, White, & Boom

Saturday, July 4 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Celebrate the 4th of July with a night of science, sparkles, and skyline views at Adventure Science Center. Explore the science center after hours, catch a Live Science show (or two), and then head out to the lawn to enjoy Nashville’s spectacular fireworks—no downtown crowds required. Get Tickets Now! → what to expect: Getting Here Parking lot opens at 6:15 pm (tickets are required for entry) Fort Negley Blvd. will be closed to through traffic Event access is exclusive to ticket holders Inside the science center After-hours access to air-conditioned exhibits Themed hands-on activities (think: shiny, sparkly science) Live Science demonstrations (times coming soon) Magic shows (times coming soon) The science center will close at 9:00 pm, at which point all guests will transition to the outdoor lawn for fireworks viewing. Restroom access will remain available until 10:00 pm. Add-on a planetarium show Upgrade your night with a full-dome experience in the Sudekum Planetarium: Nightwatch — $9 6:50 pm | ~35 minutes Arrive at planetarium doors by 6:45 pm Pop 'Til You Drop (Laser Show) — $11 7:35 pm | ~37 minutes Arrive at planetarium doors by 7:30 pm David Bowie (Laser Show) — $11 8:30 pm | ~45 minutes Arrive at planetarium doors by 8:25 pm Please note: advance tickets are only available through combo ticket purchase below. Additional show tickets may be available onsite while supplies last. Outside on the lawn Starting at 9:00 pm, guests will transition to the front lawn for fireworks viewing. Restroom access will remain available until 10:00 pm.  Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm and end around 10:00 pm DJ live broadcast of fireworks music  Lawn games: cornhole, giant checkers, Connect Four, bubbles Space to spread out (we’ve reduced capacity for a better experience) Please note: Standard-height lawn chairs are only allowed on the pavement. The grass area is reserved for blankets and ground-level chairs. Food & Drink Local food trucks available ($) Or bring your own picnic (BYOP encouraged) Tickets + Pricing Event Only: Adult: $45 | Child: $35 Event + Planetarium Combo: Nightwatch Combo: Adult $54 | Child $44 Laser Show Combo: Adult $56 | Child $46 Select your combo to purchase: Event Only → Event + 6:50 pm Nightwatch → Event + 7:35 pm Laser Show → Event + 8:30 pm Laser Show → Member Perks Members receive $10 off event tickets and $2 off planetarium tickets Be sure to sign in to your account before purchasing to apply your discount. Interested in sponsoring this sell-out event? Email giving@adventuresci.org to learn more.  Interested in volunteering? Click here to learn more and sign up. Questions? Email events@adventuresci.org for assistance.