After Dark: Costumes & Cocktails
A 21+ Night of Science, Spirits, and Seasonal Fun
This Halloween season, the museum is staying open late for After Dark: Costumes & Cocktails, an unforgettable adults-only evening of science, spirits, and seasonal fun. Explore the museum after hours, sip themed cocktails, and experience your favorite exhibits in a whole new light. Come dressed to impress and join fellow mad scientists, cosmic explorers, and Halloween enthusiasts for a uniquely curated night where curiosity, costumes, and cocktails collide.
Your Evening Includes:
- After-hours access to museum exhibits and Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine
- Themed cocktails and beverages available for purchase
- A festive adults-only atmosphere
- Costume-friendly fun and photo opportunities
- Unique experiences throughout the museum
Explore. Sip. Discover.
Don't miss this spirited Halloween celebration. Gather your crew, wear your best costume, and experience the museum like never before at After Dark: Costumes & Cocktails.
Ages 21+ only. Valid ID required for entry.
Admission
Ticket includes entrance to the event, custom gift (for the first 200 pre-registered guests), and a raffle ticket! Reserve your tickets before spots fill up!
- General Admission: $40 in advance | $45 onsite
- Cranbrook Institute of Science Members: $34 in advance | $38.25 onsite
Online ticket sales close on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:59pm.
Drink Tickets (for purchase at the event)
- Beer Tickets: $9.00 each
- Wine/Signature Cocktail: $13.00 each
REGISTER NOW: GENERAL ADMISSION
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