Calling all cocktail chemists, social scientists and late-night naturalists! Adult Nights offer a unique opportunity for adults 21+ to experience the Museum at night while exploring the uncensored side of science in an upbeat social atmosphere. Each event features interactive science stations, games, local entertainment, and special activities tailored to the evening’s theme. Beer, wine, cocktails and food are available for purchase. Costumes encouraged.
Tickets: In advance: $15, $10 for Friends of the Museum members. At the door: $20, $10 Members. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. A photo ID is required for entry.
New! Become a Catalyst member and the first round of drinks is on us! For just $12 a month, you and a “plus one” will receive two free drink tickets at each Adult Night, access to sold out Adult Night events, a complimentary pair of tickets to one Adult Night of your choice and more! Become a Catalyst today!
Upcoming Adult Night Events
Natural Selections
Friday, August 17, 2018
Join NC brewers at the Museum for our fifth annual Natural Selections event!
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind evening of beer and science among the Museum’s dioramas. Sample unique creations fitting the Museum’s natural science focus from more than 20 North Carolina breweries. Enjoy hands-on science of beer activities, games and live music. Vote for your favorite beer during the event and award the third annual Natural Selections People’s Choice Award to one lucky brewery.
More information and tickets to Natural Selections
The Upside Down Halloween
Friday, October 26, 2018
Hop on your bikes and travel to the Upside Down! Enjoy a strange experience filled with themed science stations and activities before dancing the night away in the SECU Daily Planet Theater to hits from the 1980s!
More information and tickets to The Upside Down Halloween
Speakeasy
Friday, February 22, 2019
More information coming soon!
Cultured
Friday, May 10, 2019
More information coming soon!
Halloween at Hogwarts
Friday, October 25, 2019
More information coming soon!
Past Adult Night Events
May the Fourth Be With You
Friday, May 4, 2018
This IS the event you’ve been looking for! Guests explored new galaxies, ecosystems of distant worlds and cutting edge technologies in a galaxy not so far away. We used the Force to separate the science from the fiction in the Star Wars universe.
May the Fourth Be With You Photo Gallery
Halloween at Hogwarts
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Guests stepped through to Platform 9¾ and were transported into the magical world of Harry Potter. They practiced their Defense Against the Dark Arts or took in a game of Quidditch at our Halloween Adult Night. Butterbeer, Potions class, and detours through the Forbidden Forest made this a night to Remembrall!
Halloween at Hogwarts Photo Gallery
Mardi Gras
Friday, February 9, 2018
Guests grabbed their krewe and joined us for our Big Easy bash as Adult Nights moved to Friday nights. They discovered the biodiversity of the bayou, tasted Cajun cuisine, fished for ‘gators, and weathered hurricanes. The event featured live music by Peter Lamb and the Wolves. View the photo gallery below and let the good times roll in “N’awlins”!
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