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Science of Cocktails

Shake Up Your Perceptions

Science of Cocktails, the Exploratorium’s most spirited fundraiser, took place on Friday, February 9. Thank you to the more than 1,000 attendees who helped raise $120,000 for the Exploratorium’s numerous educational funds.

This year’s theme was Shake Up Your Perceptions, and more than 20 bar sponsors serving 8,000 cocktails helped our guests do just that. With two ice luges, one ball pit, and 400 Gummies Under the Influence, this year’s Science of Cocktails was our most intoxicating event yet.

Sad you missed the fun? Feeling blue because the next Science of Cocktails isn’t until 2019? Join us May 9 for Afterglow, the ultimate after party for our gala, featuring food, drinks, live music, and mesmerizing Afterglow-only installations. If you love Science of Cocktails, then you’ll definitely want to check out Afterglow. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 20.

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Science of Cocktails is the major fundraising event of the Exploratorium Lab.

Proceeds from ticket sales directly support the Exploratorium's innovative educational programs.

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Interested in sponsoring Science of Cocktails?

Please email Suzy Varadi, our Associate Director of Corporate Engagement, for information on corporate engagement and marketing opportunities at this incredible fundraiser. Every year more than 1,500 Bay Area professionals attend Science of Cocktails and support the Exploratorium’s educational initiatives.


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