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Science of Cocktails @ After Dark

Thank you for joining us at our tasty pop-up version of Science of Cocktails @ After Dark for 2022! The Exploratorium’s beloved fundraiser focused on mixology science will return again in 2023.

Want to recreate the fun? Check out these recipes from Science of Cocktails past.

Thank you for your support!
Thanks to you, the funds raised at Science of Cocktails @ After Dark will help the Exploratorium continue to inspire joyful lifelong learning through adults-only After Dark programs, 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.

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Thank you to our 2022 Bar Sponsors

Logo: Humboldt Distillery- the Spirit of California
Logo: Knob Creek
Logo: Sipsmith London
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Logo: Fort Point Beer Co.

 

Members See More After Dark

Become an Exploratorium After Dark member and join our inquisitive and adventurous community. We host unforgettable Thursday night experiences designed to inspire, delight, and challenge you. Join us today for a year of access to every After Dark evening, hundreds of exhibits, and all the provocative and timely programming—for less than the cost of three tickets.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Pier 15—learn what to expect, then enjoy easy, ticket-free entry with your digital membership card. Thank you for your support!

After Dark member benefits include:

  • First access to Science of Cocktails @ After Dark tickets
  • Unlimited admission to After Dark Thursday nights (50+ per year)
  • Great savings: 10% off at the Exploratorium Store and dining at Seaglass Restaurant and Seismic Joint cafe*
  • Exclusive invites: Members-only events and exhibition previews
  • Contactless digital membership card and members-only monthly eNews

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