After Dark

Name: After Dark
Start: 2017-03-17
End: 2017-03-17
Location: Exploratorium

See for Yourself

Every Thursday Night • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT

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Adults Only (18+)

Note: Free with museum admission—and it's always free for After Dark members and donors. Just bring your membership card and ID. The Tactile Dome is currently closed.

Things look different after dark. Lose yourself in more than 600 interactive exhibits in spacious galleries exploring perception, art, and science. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in everything from a fog bridge to a large-scale kaleidoscope, dazzling light displays, mind-bending mirrors, and more. Or savor adults-only programming featuring unique guest speakers, great music, specialty films, and one-of-a-kind activities. It'll change how you think about the world around you. But don't take our word for it—see for yourself!

Upcoming Events

May
26

Small chunks of dry ice jet and swirl across a liquid surface in the exhibit Icy Bodies.

After Dark: See for Yourself

Thursday, May 26, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT

Spark your curiosity at After Dark! Fuel up with a cocktail and prepare to roam free through six spacious outdoor and indoor spaces.

Jun
2

The silhouette of a hand stretches out toward a display of shapes and colors created when ice crystals are viewed through polarized glass.

After Dark: Discover Wonder

Thursday, June 2, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 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.

Jun
9