Science After Hours: Fright @ Night

Science After Hours: Fright @ Night
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Fright @ Night returns by popular demand! This Halloween-inspired evening event for adults 21+ may seem glitchy, but we promise a great time. So, prepare for a slew of surprises because you never know what might slip through.  

As always, costumes are encouraged, and we suggest embracing the glitch. Consider AI-generated mishaps that slightly eschew the norm. Remember, full-face coverings and real or fake weapons are prohibited.  

Tickets Include:

  • Evening access to all core exhibits and galleries.  
  • Limited Edition lapel pin created exclusively for the event.  
  • Roof deck access offering spectacular city views and facilitated stargazing (weather permitting).  
  • Food and drink by Seravezza Events are available for purchase at bar stations across the museum. 


$40 | $35 for members

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Featured Programming

  • Entertainment curated by Philadelphia’s ghoul of drag, Onyx Ondyx; and the hottest clown around town, Mackenzie Molotov.
  • Live full dome visuals with modified analog gear with Liquid Light Lab in the Fels Planetarium.
  • Interactive glitch installation and video art performance with artist Grant Bouvier.
  • Activity stations to trick and treat your senses with the Monell Chemical Senses Center.
  • Explorations of the body with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

More to be announced!

Mackenzie Molotov

What to Know: 

  • This is a 21+ event. A valid form of identification will be checked upon entry. 
  • Tickets include access to core exhibits and galleries and stargazing on the roof deck (weather permitting), as well as a limited-edition lapel pin created exclusively for this month’s event.  
  • Attendees are allowed small clutch bags only (4.5” x 6.5”). 
  • Food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase at various stations located throughout the museum provided by Seravezza Events. 
  • Doors for the event will open at 7:30 p.m., with programming starting at 8:00 p.m.  
  • While we encourage everyone to dress up to the theme, there is no formal dress code for Science After Hours; however, please note that full-face masks are not permitted, and shoes, tops, and bottoms are required for entry. 
  • The Franklin Institute does not discriminate based on gender or orientation, race, or religion. Anybody found to harass other guests will be escorted from the event.