Come join the giant space party celebrated around the world! This After Dark celebrates Yuri Gagarin, the first human who ventured into space when he completed an orbit around earth aboard the Vostok 1 capsule on April 12, 1961. Twenty years later on April 12, 1981, the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle occurred.
Celebrate with us and other organizations worldwide to commemorate Yuri’s flight and subsequent global advancements in space exploration.
Costumes Encouraged!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
- Celebrate one year out from Rochester’s total solar eclipse in April 2024
- Learn about space phenomena with hands-on activities
- Immerse yourself in outer space with our VR pop-up
- Science on a Sphere shows featuring astronomy subjects
- Galactic-themed cash bars
- And much more!
PAST AFTER DARK THEMES
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- Yule Ball
- Clued In
- Monster Bash
- MADamorphosis
- Camp After Dark
- Space Ball
- Night of Champions
- Carnival of Curiosity
- Superhero Soiree
- Forces of Nature
- Speakeasy
- Intergalactic
- Makers Masquerade
- Totally 80s
- Monster Bash
- Lights Out
- Geek Chic Prom
- Prehistoric Party
- The Science of Sound
- Carnival of Curiosity
- Sci-Fi
- Repeal: A Prohibition Era Event
- And more!
ABOUT THE EVENT
- Museum & Science Center
- April 15, 2023 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- 4 hours
PRICING
- Advance Member Price: $20
- Advance General Admission: $25
- Members: $25
- General Admission: $30
Must be 21+ with a valid ID at entry
Tickets include access to all activities as well as Museum & Science Center exhibits and interactives.