After Dark at The Exploratorium

Let your curiosity roam free at After Dark in person! These Thursday night programs are for Adults Only (18+).

Unplug and play with 700+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and perception. Encounter the unexpected with programming that invites you into the worlds of the thinkers and creators changing our communities. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. Get inquisitive and grab a drink. With 75,000 square feet of conversation starters, you'll never run out of things to talk about.

After Dark turns 15 in 2025! That’s nearly 800 Thursdays of world-opening fun! Thank you for making this program even more phenomenal.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at our Seaglass Restaurant and additional bar locations.

Visit the website to view each upcoming Thursday night's special event and to reserve your tickets.