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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Heart Beats
Celebrate the opening of our all-new Body Odyssey exhibit and Hamilton Collections Gallery! Explore the museum and discover the ways we connect with ourselves and one another. Embark on a multi-floor journey, from the calming to the exhilarating, and feel the building pulse with dancing, performances, and engaging encounters with local partners.
Follow the Beat of our Heart and find your moment.
2024 Science After Hours Events
Friday, March 22
Spectacular Spectacular
Spectacular Spectacular, the ever-popular evening spectacle that has it all—music, dance, cinema, a secret speakeasy, surprise entertainment, and stunning performances wrapped around TFI’s exhibit experiences and rooftop gazing.
Friday, May 31
Summer Ball
Join us as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month with dancing, performances, talks, demonstrations, and revelry spread out across the museum for you to explore. So, from the runway to the dancefloor, have fun, be you and have a Ball!
Friday, October 25
Fright @ Night
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.
Friday, December 6
Heart Beats
Celebrate the opening of our all-new Body Odyssey exhibit and Hamilton Collections Gallery! Embark on a multi-floor journey, from the calming to the exhilarating, and feel the building pulse with dancing, performances, and engaging encounters with local partners.
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.
