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, rolling low-end energy, and a fully immersive audio-visual journey under the stars that blends cosmic imagery with late-night Miami intensity.
Explore the vibrational science behind vinyl records with Consonant Collective.
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.
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.
Learn with the Mobile CPR Project to spot cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and use an 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.
More programming to be announced.
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.
