Masks are required for all visitors 2+. Vaccines recommended. Plan your visit
Grab your friends or a date, and join us for a tasty pop-up version of Science of Cocktails, our beloved fundraiser focused on mixology science.
Enjoy experiments by the glass in the VIP lounge, all-inclusive open bars with specialty cocktails and snacks, reserved seating at boozy science demonstrations, and more.* Your ticket also includes full access to After Dark—play with hundreds of interactive exhibits in Pier 15’s spacious galleries, and take in the evening’s thought-provoking programming. After Dark Thursday Nights are our adults-only evenings at the Exploratorium. Each week, After Dark offers a unique and fascinating mix of activities, ranging from guest speakers and music to interactive art and films.
Whether you’re already a Science of Cocktails fan, or you’re ready to level up your After Dark evening—don’t miss Science of Cocktails @ After Dark.
*On-site dining is contingent on local and state regulations. The Exploratorium will continue to rely on science to guide final decisions regarding this and all in-person visits and events.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.
SOLD OUT. Calling all mixology buffs, kitchen chemists, science fans, and craft cocktail lovers! Sip your science at a very Exploratorium pop-up experience: Science of Cocktails @ After Dark.
Your Science of Cocktails @ After Dark ticket purchase helps the Exploratorium, a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit, inspire joyful lifelong learning through 50+ adults-only After Dark programs a year, spark STEM skills in kids and teens, energize the way science is taught in schools across California, design Bay Area public spaces for learning and community, build a strong global community of educators and learners, and much more.