Science After Darrrrrk
Arr you ready for a family-friendly adventure on the high seas?
5–8 p.m.
We’re sailing into 2026 with Science After Darrrrrk!
It’s a swashbuckling look at STEM through the eyes and ears of buccaneers.
The evening is full of interactive adventures for guests of all ages — and we promise, we won’t make you walk the plank (although you may go overboard from the excitement). Experience how the pirate’s life is the one for science through the night’s activities:
- Dig for buried treasure and discover how X marks the spot for exploring geology.
- Is your ship seaworthy once it’s full of loot? Build a mini-seacraft and see if it can stay afloat with its bounty.
- Does your boat have the right nourishment? Discover how to avoid scurvy with vitamin … wait for it … sea.
- Keep a lookout for rival ships and learn why eye patches might have helped pirates do the same.
- Defend your ship by experiencing how cannons project!
- Hone your navigation skills by use of the night sky with an astronomy show in The Dome at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- … and more!
Family-friendly pirate apparel is encouraged. Whether you’re on Captain Hook’s crew, an aspiring Jack Sparrow or the adventurous Elizabeth Swann, you’re welcome aboard this ship. However, full face coverings must be left ashore.
Admission
We’re helping you save your doubloons! Science After Darrrrrk admission is just $10 per person. Admission is free for Science Museum members, children under 2 and college students with a valid ID.
Live astronomy shows in The Dome are free with admission. Seating is first come, first served, and is limited to the first 250 guests at each show.
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Please Note
- Tickets may not be transferred and resold.
- We often take photos and videos of Science After Dark guests. Attending this event means guests in your party could be featured in materials used for marketing, promotional and fundraising purposes.
- We strive to create inclusive, relevant, meaningful and accessible experiences for all guests. For accommodation information, contact Guest Services at [email protected] or 804.864.1400.
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