Franklin Institute’s Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms Will Feature Cocktails, Explosions, Over-The-Top Floral Installations, & More
Who is ready for another Science After Hours at The Franklin Institute? Back with a spring theme, Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms will take place on Friday, April 25th from 7:30 pm -11;30 pm and promises to be a night exploding with color, cocktails, and curiosity.
Get ready for an electric fusion of flowers and flames as science gets loud, bold, and downright dazzling. Wander through mind-blowing exhibits, sip on exclusive floral-inspired drinks, and dive into hands-on activities.
If you happen to miss the flower show or are looking for another floral experience, no worries because this event is a collaboration with Pennsylvania Horticulture Society (the same organizers at the Philadelphia Flower Show). So be prepared to enjoy plenty of beats, brews, and botanical wonders.
Need an excuse to wear your best spring fits? Well, Organizers are asking attendees to come dressed to impress in your brightest florals, boldest sparkles, and most colorful fits.
Tickets to Booms & Blooms are $40 for non-members and $35 for members and includes:
- Full evening access to all exhibits and galleries
- An exclusive, limited-edition lapel pin (collector’s item, anyone?)
- Breathtaking rooftop views & stargazing (weather permitting)
- Food and exclusive floral-inspired drinks by @Seravezzaevents.
Featured Programming Includes:
Explosive Science with The Franklin Institute: Brace yourself for giant explosions, liquid nitrogen clouds, and ball pit ball blow-ups!
Bloom-Worthy Photo Ops: Strike a pose in front of lush, over-the-top floral installations by Tanesha Sample of Tissarose Florist.
Planetarium Party with DJ XTINA: Dance under the stars to DJ XTINA’s high-energy beats in the electrifying Planetarium.
Floral Projections by Richie Brown: Watch the Planetarium Dome bloom with dazzling kaleidoscopic floral projections, live-mixed by experimental visual artist Richie Brown.
Screen-Printing with Golden Key Prints: DIY their bold “Blooms and Booms” design onto your favorite gear — tees, totes, jackets, you name it. Bring your own fabrics.
Sip on The Hazy Daisy: Wissahickon Brewing debuts an exclusive brew for the night — The Hazy Daisy. Floral notes, fresh vibes. Cheers!
Flower-Powered Meads: Taste Philadelphia Mead Company’s unique meads, made with rose, hibiscus, and honey straight from flower pollen.
Floral Forensics: Toxic Bloom: Uncover the deadly secrets of toxic plants and see how forensic toxicologists use botanical clues to crack cases with Rutgers University – Camden’s Forensic Science Program.
Spring-Themed Dissections: Ever wondered what’s inside your favorite flowers and plants? Get up close and personal with some fascinating floral anatomy.
The Wonderful World of Algae: Dive deep with Mariana Huley from The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for a closer look at life underwater.
Dig Deep: Get your hands dirty with Rutgers–Camden Biology! Make your own seed bombs and dive into interactive games on both fungal and the microplastics bloom.
