Leave the kids at home. This event is for adults 21+!
Grab your friends and celebrate Halloween at the Museum, AfterHours style!
Explore the science behind all things fearful, from cryptic creatures to frightening phobias! Are you a fan of the paranormal studies field or anxious about the future? Chat with our friends at the Association of Paranormal and Bull City Anxiety to get insight on all things seen and unseen or get a tarot card reading with the Magick Makers!
See if you can make your way through our Crime Scene Caboose, or head to the Butterfly House to meet some of our resident constrictors and delve into the stigma surrounding snakes and scorpions with our animal care specialists. Apprehensive about insects? Chat with our entomology team and overcome your fear of cockroaches or arachnids at the insectarium, Are you brave enough to play a game of “What’s in the Box?”
"Arepa Culture” food truck will be on site for purchase. Beer, wine, soda & water will also be available for purchase at our cash bar. All money raised from this event will benefit our conservation and education initiatives that help inspire lifelong learning at the Museum.
Snazzy, tasteful costumes are welcome and to participate in our Monster Mash Costume contest! Wherever you go, fear is imminent.
Your ticket includes:
- A complimentary drink ticket for our sinister Specialty Cocktail
- Access to the Magic Wings Butterfly, House, Bayer Insectarium and more.
- Expert led science activities and demonstrations.
- BOO-zy drink samples and spooky food samples
Need more? Not afraid yet? Join us for an exclusive experience: Haunted Train Ride! Something is afoot at the Pumpkin Patch - Only the bravest will survive. Additional ticket purchase required; Guests must first purchase a Science of Fear ticket to receive the link via email. Seats for this experience are extremely limited so don’t wait!