Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
$40 | $35 for Member Tickets
The ultimate adults-only (21+) night at the museum is back, and it’s all about the music. Electric or euphoric, raucous or relaxed, think spring music festival meets science museum energy.
A mix of live bands and DJs will set the night soundtrack, so dance your way through exhibits, sip sun-soaked drinks, and dive hands-first into activities inspired by music and sound and produced by partners and creators. Then, just as the beat drops, cue the explosive, heart-pounding live science “booms” at the hands of The Franklin Institute team.
So, dress like you’re headed to your favorite festival. Make a statement.
Science has never sounded so smooth.
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Your Ticket Includes:
- Full evening access to all exhibits and galleries.*
- Featured programming and more!
- An exclusive “Rhythm & Booms” limited edition lapel pin.
- Stargazing from the rooftop, with spectacular views and facilitated stargazing (weather permitting).
- Food and drink by Seravezza Events are available for purchase at bars across the museum
Featured Programming:
All My Friends DJ (AMFDJ) takes over the Fels Planetarium and transforms it into a “Space Odyssey meets Club Space” experience. It’s cinematic, euphoric, and bass-driven. Expect hypnotic grooves and rolling low-end energy.
Luminous Abstract delivers a fully immersive 360-degree visual experience, custom-designed for the full dome of the Fels Planetarium. Engage, interact, and warp the projected video art using technology engineered just for this event.
Osborne Audiology at Drexel University demonstrates the science of sound and its effects on hearing and overall well-being.
Explore the vibrational science behind vinyl records with Consonant Collective.
Listen to the ethereal sounds of Mano Divina, concert thereminist for the Divine Hand Ensemble, then try your hand at the 100-year-old instrument you play without even touching.
Rob Curto’s Forró for All brings the feel-good, infectious, and party-ready energy. Dance to upbeat Brazilian Forró with accordion, percussion, cavaquinho, and vocals. Think: Saturday night in Pernambuco.
Drum, move, and play with Taiko-inspired rhythms by RhythmetriX. Boost focus, mindfulness, and connection through high-energy, easy-to-learn exercises.
Learn from Wissahickon Brewery's head brewer, Jake Blitzer, on the brewing process of this event's exclusive Golden Lager, Treble Maker.
Taste Stateside samples like the new Blueberry Lemonade Surfside and Super Lyte products.
See repaired and modified string instruments, all available for guests to play—courtesy of Tonecrafte Luthiery.
Examine microfibers under a microscope, learn about their impact, and discover ways to protect oceans, rivers, and lakes with special guests from the Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean.
Directly engage with professional-grade electronic instruments in a supportive learning environment with Jerry Kaba, who will be sharing the fundamentals of analog synthesis and sound design.
The Mobile CPR Project Learn to spot cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Hands-on life-saving skills.
Drone Amplified showcases how drones fight wildfires and trigger avalanches. Explore fire, ice, and the tech designed to manage extreme natural forces.
Unlock the Thrills Giveaway
Keep the night going and unlock even more excitement at The Franklin Institute. All guests attending Science After Hours: Rhythm & Booms will be eligible to win tickets to our latest special exhibition Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition.
How to Enter**
- Grab Your Tickets: Attend Science After Hours on Friday, April 10.
- Scan to Enter: Pick up a program guide and scan the giveaway QR code to enter.
- Submit Your Info: Complete the entry form before 9:00 pm.
Grand Prize
One lucky winner will walk away with:
- 4 Flex Time Passes to Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition, including evening time slots thru September 7, 2026
- A swag bag with TFI goodies
Big Reveal
The winner will be announced live in the Atrium later that evening. Be sure to stay nearby, the winner must be present to claim the prize.
What to Know:
- *Special exhibitions, including Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition, are excluded from the event ticket.
- This is a 21+ event. A valid form of identification will be checked upon entry.
- Only small clutch bags (4.5” x 6.5”) are allowed.
- Doors for the event open at 7:30 pm, with programming starting at 8:00 pm. A complete event schedule will be released closer to the date.
- 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.
**Official Giveaway Rules
Open to legal U.S. residents age 21 or older who are attending Science After Hours: Rhythm & Booms on April 10, 2026 at The Franklin Institute. No purchase beyond event admission required to enter. Limit one entry per person and per email address. Entries must be submitted by 9:00 pm on April 10, 2026. One winner will be selected at random and announced during the event. The selected entrant must be present at the announcement to claim the prize. If the winner does not claim the prize within three minutes of announcement, up to four alternate winners may be drawn. If no eligible entrant claims the prize, The Franklin Institute reserves the right not to award the prize.
Prize includes four (4) Flex-Time Passes to Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition and four exhibition swag bags. Prize is not transferable and has no cash value.
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Void where prohibited.