Get into the Halloween spirit with a night full of frighteningly fun STEM activities! Get hands-on with Halloween-inspired experiences across all four levels of the Science Museum:
Get crafty in The Forge and create a jack-o’-lantern or ghost pin to add some spooky flair to your October outfit.
Watch curious concoctions come to life with flames, toothpaste, pumpkins and more!
Take a bite out of science by sampling a flavored bug and deciding for yourself: trick or treat?
Buzz into the Eco Lab to visit a colony of bees, or skitter over to the Animal Lab to meet some creepy crawlers.
Race down to Rescue and discover how science and quick thinking can turn scary situations into heroic responses.
Celebrate Halloween, National Chemistry Week and Mole Day! The American Chemical Society and other scientists and organizations will bring a variety of demonstrations and hands-on activities to the Science Museum.
Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!
Tickets:
Science After Dark admission is $19 for adults, $16 for youth (ages 6–12) and seniors (ages 60 and older) and $11 for preschool-aged children (ages 3–5). Science After Dark admission is free for Science Museum members, children under 2 and college students with a valid ID.
Shows in The Dome are included with Science After Dark admission and will take place at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Shows are approximately 30 minutes in length. Please note: there are no assigned seats in The Dome. Seating is first-come, first-served, and guests may sit wherever they like.