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Adventure Science CentervsTennessee State Museum
Adventure Science Center and Tennessee State Museum are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Adventure Science Center ranks slightly better than Tennessee State Museum. Adventure Science Center comes in at #7 in Nashville with positive reviews from 5 reviewers including Frommer's, Where and Afar Magazine.
Adventure Science Center
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Where
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203
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Fodor's "Science is an adventure in this museum packed with hands-on activities, changing displays, and a flight simulator." Full review
Afar Magazine "An educational and playful trip for kids and adults alike." Full review
Lonely Planet "In the center of the museum, kids scramble up the 75ft-high Adventure Tower, a multi-level tower loaded with interactive distractions spotlighting health, earth science and energy. " Full review
Where "For over 70 years, this nonprofit institution has inspired the lifelong discovery of science." Full review
U.S. News & World Report17.0
"Interactive displays at the Adventure Science Center allow little ones to learn about science, from what goes on inside the human body to what goes on thousands of light-years above our heads." Full review
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Recent visitors praised the hardworking staff but recommend avoiding an afternoon visit when the center gets overcrowded with school groups.
Frommer's "Packed with fun, interactive displays, this modern, hands-on museum is a must for kids (and even some adults)" Full review
Tennessee State Museum Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Where U.S. News & World Report Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Frommer's
505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243
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Fodor's "More than 6,000 artifacts and rotating art and history exhibits trace the state's development." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"For history buffs, this engaging but not flashy museum offers a worthy look at the state's past." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in downtown Nashville and free to visit, the museum also holds excellent exhibits." Full review
Where "This free museum offers a fascinating look at the history of Tennessee, from prehistoric times through the 20th century." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The large museum showcases permanent exhibits that display the heritage of Tennessee's natural history; Native American history; military and sporting history; and Civil War history." Full review
Fodor's "Visitors to the museum will find thousands of artifacts and pieces of art in the museum's permanent collection, as well as periodic rotating exhibitions, all telling the story of Tennessee." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Tennessee Time Tunnel tells the story of the state through artifacts, exhibits, and stories from the permanent collection"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Travel + Leisure "With permanent exhibits dedicated to the First People of Tennessee, the state during the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the "age of Andrew Jackson," all set alongside rotating ones"
13 Free Things to Do on Your Next Trip to Nashville
April 21, 2022
Frommer's "Although the history of Tennessee is the focus at the Tennessee State Museum, the mummy steals the show." Full review
