Science After Hours is a quarterly evening event series exclusively for adults ages 21+ curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city.
Each evening showcases a different theme and includes cash bars and opportunities to explore The Franklin Institute’s hands-on exhibit spaces. Enjoy live performances, surprising challenges, unexpected extravaganzas, and more, depending on each evening's lineup.
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Science After Hours: Fright @ Night
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Celebrate the art of transformation. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-inspired Science After Hours. Channel an alter ego or push fashion beyond its limit, this is your space to experiment without rules! From bold fashion to animal mimicry to playful imagination, explore the limitless creativity of becoming someone, or something, entirely new.
2025 Science After Hours Events
Friday, April 25, 2025
Booms & Blooms
Step into a vibrant world of color and warm up with explosive bursts of science as you explore the museum, galleries, and exhibits, overflowing with activities. In partnership with PHS, prepare to be dazzled and inspired as you experience the wonders of science like never before!
Friday, October 10
Fright @ Night
Celebrate the art of transformation. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-inspired Science After Hours. Channel an alter ego or push fashion beyond its limit, this is your space to experiment without rules! From bold fashion to animal mimicry to playful imagination, explore the limitless creativity of becoming someone, or something, entirely new.
Friday, December 5
Celestial Sips
It’s a celebration of cosmic proportions, and you’re all invited! Sip craft cocktails from local distilleries, enjoy rooftop stargazing by telescope, mesmerizing Planetarium shows, hands-on science demonstrations, live music, and more. It’s a night of history, taste, and wonder — all in honor of Repeal Day.
Know Before Arriving
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This is a 21+ event. A valid form of identification will be checked upon entry.
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Attendees are allowed small clutch bags only (4.5” x 6.5”).
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Food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase at various stations located throughout the museum provided by Seravezza Events.
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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.
Directions
The Franklin Institute is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Parking
Onsite parking is limited, and $25 per vehicle. TFI Members save $10!
271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Accessibility
Learn about the museum's accessible entrances and seating, logistics for parking and wheelchairs, sensory-friendly options, and more.
Let's collab!
If you are a business, school or other organization and would like to participate in Science After Hours, please contact our Producer and Talent Manager, Adam Piazza at apiazza@fi.edu.
