Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms

Fri Apr 25 2025 at 07:30 pm to 11:30 pm UTC-04:00

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19103 | Philadelphia

The Franklin Institute
Publisher/HostThe Franklin Institute
Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms
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Science After Hours is back!
Step into a vibrant world of color and warm up with explosive bursts of science as you explore the museum, galleries, and exhibits, overflowing with activities. (21+)
In partnership with PHS, prepare to be dazzled and inspired as you experience the wonders of science like never before! Embrace the “Booms & Blooms” theme and show up loud with florals, sparkles, and colors.
Featured Programming:
- Explosive Science from The Franklin Institute: Giant Explosions! Liquid Nitrogen Clouds, Ball Pit Ball explosions, and Hydrogen demos throughout the evening!
- Spring Themed Dissections from TFI: Get up close to see the ins and outs of some of your favorite flowers and plants.
- Music by DJ XTINA in the Planetarium: Experience a vibrant celebration in an electrifying space where music, movement, and expression unite in a bold celebration of empowerment.
- Floral Projections by Visual Artist Richie Brown: Live experimental kaleidoscopic floral-themed projections on the Planetarium Dome.
- The Wonderful World of Algae with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: Check out The Wonderful World of Algae with Mariana Huley, Phycology Lead at the Academy, and glimpse life underwater.
- Floral Forensics: Toxic Bloom with Rutgers University – Camden, Forensic Science Program: An interactive dive into forensic science, where you'll uncover the deadly secrets of toxic plants, analyze mock toxins, and explore how forensic toxicologists solve crimes using botanical evidence.
- Photos by UV Lucas, roving Party Photographer.
More to be announced!
Food and drink by Seravezza Events are available for purchase at bar stations across the museum.
We look forward to seeing you blossom!
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