Electric NightLife

From bioluminescence to the electric grid, feel the buzz as NightLife celebrates all things illuminated.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Alta Electric Motorcycles
​(West Garden)
6:00 - 10:00pm
------> Learn about the new fleet of electric vehicles taking to the streets. Check out Alta Motors, a local startup making waves with their all-electric motocross motorcycles.

Pedal Power
(Piazza)
6:00 - 10:00pm
------> Light up the night with Rock the Bike’s pedal-powered LED sculpture while grooving to a set by DJ LuizaSá-Davis.

Make Your Own LED
(Swamp)
6:00 - 9:30pm 
------> Learn how to make your very own battery-powered LED “throwies”—colorful glowing lights to add some mini-cheer anywhere. Then, take your LED to make a jellyfish lantern with Julia Jane Moore Crafts.

SpaceWays Installation
(West Garden)
6:00 - 10:00pm
------> Head to the West Garden to explore Spaceways, an immersive art installation using fiber optic lights, by Mexico City’s multimedia collective Quarso.

Electric Knowledge
(Project Lab)
6:00 - 10:00pm
------> Turn your attention to the power all around you by learning about the wiring of the web with Sonic Internet, Check out the magic behind BioPop's bioluminescent Dino-Sphere's and learn about Global Footprint Network's data-driven work helping to shape a sustainable future. ​

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NIGHTLIFE TIPS

• Hurry! Last entry for our Rainforest dome is at 7:45 pm. Please note: drinks are not allowed inside the Rainforest exhibit.
   
• Thirsty? Each bar area features a unique seasonal cocktail—there are multiple bars throughout the museum.
   
• Special programs and lectures may have limited seating and admission will also be made available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
   
• Programming lineup subject to change.

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PLANETARIUM PASSES

• Planetarium passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Early event arrival is strongly recommended due to limited capacity and high demand for passes.

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FOOD & DRINK

• A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6 – 9:30 pm, including The Academy Cafe, The Terrace, and The Academy Cafe Food Cart located in the front lobby.
   
• Enjoy a different fresh seasonal "craft on draft" cocktail at each NightLife bar area designed by our resident mixologist Shane McKnight!

All bars accept cash and credit cards.