If your idea of a perfect evening involves mind-blowing science, rooftop views, and immersive experiences, then nightLAB: Nature Unleashed at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is calling your name.

Taking place on Wednesday, April 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., this 21+ event, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, is designed for those who crave more than just a typical night out. Here’s why you absolutely need to be there.

1. You Get the Entire Museum to Yourself—After Hours

Think of it as your personal playground for science, minus the daytime crowds (and kids). With full access to all the exhibits, including the soon-to-close Bugs special exhibitions, you can wander through mind-expanding displays and get lost in the wonder of nature without rushing.

2. A Planetarium Show That’s Basically a Trip for Your Mind

This isn’t your average science lecture. The night kicks off with “UniVERSE”, a cosmic poetry-meets-science short film in collaboration with O, Miami, setting the mood for a night of exploration. Then, dive deep—literally—into the mesmerizing, interconnected world of fungi with “Fungi: Web of Life”, an award-winning giant screen film on the Frost Planetarium’s 67-foot screen.

3. Face-to-Face Encounters with Raptors and Dinosaurs (Sort Of)

No, not the basketball team—the real deal. Meet Frost Science’s ambassador raptors up close and hear from the museum’s biological programs team about these majestic birds. Then, switch gears to prehistoric times with Dr. Cary Woodruff, who’ll unpack the fascinating (and sometimes dramatic) world of dinosaur mating rituals in Dino Drama: Display and Courtship in the Cretaceous.

4. Stargazing That Puts Your Instagram Filter to Shame

Head to the rooftop terrace for guided telescope sessions where you’ll get a view of the Moon, Jupiter, and other celestial wonders (weather permitting). Whether you’re an aspiring astronomer or just love a good skyline view, this is your chance to see the universe in a whole new way.

5. Cocktails, Composting, and Hands-On Science

Science meets social hour with delicious food and drinks available for purchase by Constellation Culinary Group. And if you’re feeling up to the challenge, don’t miss the live science stage show, where you can experiment and show off your trivia knowledge, or discover the science behind composting with Compost for Life Miami.

If you’re looking for something different, immersive, and undeniably cool, nightLAB: Nature Unleashed is your ticket to an unforgettable evening.

The event also features additional community partners including Zoo Miami Foundation, MORAES, and The Moss Center. Check out the full program here.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER: Save on tickets for Frost Science’s adult night of science! Discounted tickets are on sale through March 30 and receive an additional $5 off with code NLMG. Must be redeemed at time of purchase online. Cannot be combined with other offers.

To learn more about the nightLAB series and get tickets, visit frostscience.org/nightlab.

 

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