January 21, 2004

Contact:
Amy Vineyard
avineyard@adventuresci.com
615-401-5059

Nashville, TN - In recognition of their service to the United States, active duty military personnel and their families are invited to visit the Adventure Science Center, formerly Cumberland Science Museum, free on Sundays from now through June 27, 2004.

"We wanted to express our appreciation for the sacrifices military personnel and their families make," said Ralph Schulz, president and CEO of the science center. "We hope soldiers and their families will take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a Sunday afternoon of learning and fun at the Adventure Science Center."

Active duty military personnel and their immediate families should show identification at the door and will be admitted free to the science center on Sundays from January 25 through June 27, 2004.

For more than 59 years, the Adventure Science Center has brought science to life for children in Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Northern Alabama and beyond. The center offers hands-on, interactive exhibits and engaging programs that encourage children to explore how science, invention and innovation affect their lives. Adventure Science Center is a place where imagination and curiosity are encouraged and all the senses are engaged in learning the excitement and fascination that the sciences engender.

Adventure Science Center's regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8.75 for adults and $6.75 for children ages 3 to 12 and seniors age 65 and older. The Science Center is located at 800 Fort Negley Blvd. For more information, call (615) 862-5160 or visit our web site at www.adventuresci.com.