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Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms

April 25 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

$40

The ultimate adults-only night at the museum is back—and this time, it’s exploding with color, cocktails, and curiosity!

Get ready for an electric fusion of flowers and flames as science gets loud, bold, and downright dazzling. Wander through mind-blowing exhibits, sip on exclusive floral-inspired drinks, and dive into hands-on activities that’ll ignite your sense of wonder. This isn’t your average event—it’s a full-blown sensory experience with beats, brews, and botanical wonders.

Dress to impress in your brightest florals, boldest sparkles, and most colorful fits. Science has never looked—or felt—this fresh!

Your Ticket Includes:

Full evening access to all exhibits and galleries
An exclusive, limited-edition lapel pin (collector’s item, anyone?)
Breathtaking rooftop views & stargazing (weather permitting)
Food & drinks by Seravezza Events available for purchase

Featured Programming:
Explosive Science with The Franklin Institute: Brace yourself for giant explosions, liquid nitrogen clouds, and ball pit ball blow-ups!

Bloom-Worthy Photo Ops: Strike a pose in front of lush, over-the-top floral installations by Tanesha Sample of Tissarose Florist.

Planetarium Party with DJ XTINA: Dance under the stars to DJ XTINA’s high-energy beats in the electrifying Planetarium.

Floral Projections by Richie Brown: Watch the Planetarium Dome bloom with dazzling kaleidoscopic floral projections, live-mixed by experimental visual artist Richie Brown.

Screen-Printing with Golden Key Prints: DIY their bold “Blooms and Booms” design onto your favorite gear — tees, totes, jackets, you name it. Bring your own fabrics.

Sip on The Hazy Daisy: Wissahickon Brewing debuts an exclusive brew for the night — The Hazy Daisy. Floral notes, fresh vibes. Cheers!

Flower-Powered Meads: Taste Philadelphia Mead Company’s unique meads, made with rose, hibiscus, and honey straight from flower pollen.

Floral Forensics: Toxic Bloom: Uncover the deadly secrets of toxic plants and see how forensic toxicologists use botanical clues to crack cases with Rutgers University – Camden’s Forensic Science Program.

Spring-Themed Dissections: Ever wondered what’s inside your favorite flowers and plants? Get up close and personal with some fascinating floral anatomy.

The Wonderful World of Algae: Dive deep with Mariana Huley from The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for a closer look at life underwater.

Party Pics by UV Lucas

Details

Date:
April 25
Time:
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Cost:
$40
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Website:
https://fi.edu/en/events-calendar/20250425/science-after-hours-booms-blooms

Organizer

The Franklin Institute
Phone
215-448-1200
Email
ssanto@fi.edu
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Venue

The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19103 United States Minor Outlying Islands
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Phone
215-448-1200
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