Adult Programs

science after dark

Mark your calendar:

1/1/2014 to 4/20/2018

April 20 – Don’t Try This At Home

1/1/2014 to 5/4/2018

May 4 – Sci-Fi

Proper identification is required, and all guests must show ID at the door.

21+ Night

6 – 10 pm

All those who have ever wanted to enjoy Carnegie Science Center without having to elbow 8-year-olds out of the way for a chance to compete against the Air Hockeybot or launch a rocket into the air, will not want to miss 21+ Night at Carnegie Science Center.

21+ Night Sci-Fi

May 4, 2018
6–10 pm

May the fourth be with you at 21+ Night Sci-Fi! Come dressed as your favorite character as we explore the science fiction behind comics, movies, and literature. Enjoy panel discussions, interactive experiments, and meet fan favorites.

Explore the origins of science fiction with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and our live theater show, Frankenscience
Discover the science of special effects with Tonlin FX
Practice combat stage fighting with Allegheny Alley Fight
Check out a live Black Panther Panel Discussion
Design and laser cut a sci-fi themed I.D. Badge in our Fab Lab Sci-Fi Workshop*
Snap a selfie with the Steel City Ghostbusters
See the Delorean from Back to the Future with Steel City Time
Test your sci-fi knowledge under the stars in our Sci-Fi Trivia Challenge in the Buhl Planetarium
Plus, cash bar and no kids!
Click here to add on to your adventure by purchasing a ticket to Spaceballs at The Rangos Giant Cinema

Costumes are encouraged, but no weapons or face masks allowed. Face paint is permitted.

*Additional price applies.

Admission cost is just $12 for tickets purchased by Noon the day of the event. If tickets are still available, they can be purchased for $17 at the door. Tickets will be sold until the event is sold out.

Once you have purchased tickets, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. To obtain your event wristband, show your Photo I.D. at the ticket counter when you arrive for 21+ Night.

21+ Night Sci-Fi