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.
Wissahickon Brewery pours an exclusive, this-night-only brew for the event.
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.
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.
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.
