After Dark
See for Yourself
Every Thursday Night • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Adults Only (18+)
Let your curiosity roam free at After Dark in person! Beginning June 24 with a special night just for members, light up your brain with our Thursday-night programming for adults.
Come see how our six spacious galleries have been reimagined for reopening, with thoughtful enhancements—guided by science—designed to spark your curiosity while keeping you and your loved ones safe. You’ll find a more spacious museum experience with hand-sanitizing stations throughout, masks required for all guests, and programs of wonder and delight intended for smaller groups. Grab a drink and reunite with friends in the outdoor gallery overlooking the Bay Bridge and the city skyline, and discover something new–including spaces devoted to stories of our shared human experiences from the past year.
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Upcoming Events
After Dark: Phenomenal Physics
Thursday, August 5, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Forget equations, calculators, and whiteboards. Come experience physics as energetic expressions of motion, color, and sound!
After Dark: Seeing the Unseen
Thursday, August 12, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
How can tools and technologies help us “see” aspects of the environment, both natural and built, that are otherwise hidden to the human eye?
After Dark: Beneath the Bay
Thursday, August 19, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
San Francisco Bay is a dynamic, active system that supports all sorts of ocean organisms. Dive below the surface and see what’s living underneath.
Collecting Kelp - Hybrid Event
Thursday, August 19, 2021 • 7:30 p.m. PT
How can dried seaweed help ocean conservation efforts? Research technician Emily Miller shares how kelp is helping extend historical records and how this data can offer new perspective on shifts in the food web of Monterey Bay.
After Dark: See For Yourself
Thursday, August 26, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark—as the sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play.
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Tinkering at Home
Tinkering is an active, hands-on approach to learning about the world. Try this collection of prompts using everyday materials.
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