Touch-a-Truck

Saturday, May 16 | 9 am - 1 pm (Quieter Hour from 9 am - 10 am)   COST: FREE FOR ALL AGES! Our wildly popular Touch-a-Truck event is back and bigger than ever! Climb aboard and explore the giant machines that help build, fix, and move our city! Kids (and curious grown-ups!) can get up close with trucks and heavy-duty vehicles they normally only see from afar. Bring your excavator-obsessed toddler or any little vehicle fanatic for hands-on fun they’ll never forget! Pack a picnic and make a morning of it! Our new outdoor picnic area will be open for families who want to relax and refuel. Please note: Admission to Adventure Science Center is not included. No access to public restrooms is provided without a science center admission ticket   Quieter Hour (9 am - 10am) For guests who prefer a lower sensory experience, during this time: Vehicle horns and sirens will be restricted whenever possible Some vehicles will have horns temporarily disabled Activity areas will operate at lower sound levels A limited number of child-sized noise-canceling headphones will be available to borrow while supplies last. Families are also encouraged to bring their own if helpful. This accessibility initiative is offered in partnership with Hope.    Event Details This is a free outdoor event and will take place rain or shine, barring unsafe weather conditions. It gets loud! Expect a lively environment with honking, engines, and activity throughout the event. Parking is limited. Carpooling or rideshare is encouraged.   Step Inside the Science Center While you’re here, swing by the membership table near the entrance — your visit today can count toward a membership. For a family of four, it pays for itself in just two visits! Plus, members get all the perks: express check-in, discounts galore, and unlimited hands-on STEM adventures. Inside, you and your crew can: Explore early explorations, built for curious little hands Excavate fossils in the new dino dig Tinker, play, and experiment with interactive exhibits throughout the building   Thank you, Sponsors! Touch-a-Truck is sponsored by Nissan North America, helping bring hands-on STEM exploration and community fun to families across Nashville.