ROCHESTER, NY—Guests 21-and-older are invited to rocket on over to the party of the summer coming in for a landing at the Rochester Museum & Science Center—RMSC After Dark: Intergalactic. The stellar bash full of space science and out-of-this world entertainment takes place from 7pm through 11pm Friday, July 22 at the Museum, Strasenburgh Planetarium and outdoors.
Guests have the opportunity to:
- Enter a whole new galaxy with star and laser shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium.
- Climb the Planetarium tower to get lost in the cosmos while looking through our high-powered telescope. The evening’s feature—Saturn!
- Orbit the illuminated outdoor areas and listen to the music of live band Bold Acquaintance.
- Channel your inner grade-school student and place the planets in our solar system in order and then make your own mini planetarium to take home.
- Get a sneak peek at our fall exhibition, Elements of the Extreme, with “The Unseen Sun” and other cool interactive activities.
- Discover how 3-D printing works (watch it make mini rockets!).
- Experience musical lightning in our Electricity Theater.
- See planets up close in Science On a Sphere.
- Engage with guests from RocCon! Rochester’s Comic Con and Pop Culture Convention Since 2010.
- Taste from food trucks Cheesed and Confused, Le Petit Poutine and The Original Mac & Cheez (the moon is made of cheese, isn’t it?).
- Sip drinks from cash bars.
- Enter with a big bang in your space-themed costume (encouraged).
The RMSC hosts several RMSC After Dark adult events throughout the year. Attendance nearly doubled between the first and second events and most events feature sold-out crowds. The theme of each event changes and activities are designed based on the science and history associated with the theme. Past themes include Maker’s Masquerade, Totally 80s, Monster Bash, Lights Out, Geek Chic Prom, Prehistoric Party, The Science of Sound, Carnival of Curiosity, Sci-Fi and Repeal: A Prohibition Era Event. Costumes are always encouraged.
Tickets: $13 General Public, $10 RMSC members, $15 Day Of. Tickets Limited. Pre-purchasing tickets is strongly encouraged as past events have sold out. Visit www.rmsc.org or call 585.697.1942. There are 50 VIP tickets available for $30, which include one-hour early access, a private viewing of the star show “The Sky Tonight,” a special space-themed cocktail, an additional make-and-take craft and a complimentary T-shirt provided by CrazyDog T-Shirts. Must be 21 or older to attend. Must have proof of ID at the door.
Parking: We are installing eco-friendly porous pavement in our East Avenue/Goodman Street Lot. Plan to park in our lot behind the Strasenburgh Planetarium or any available on-street parking.
RMSC After Dark events are sponsored by City Newspaper. The check-in sponsor is Yelp Rochester. Official Beer Sponsor: Bell’s Brewery, Inc. Contributing Sponsors: William Grant & Sons and Dr. Frank Wines. Special thanks to CrazyDog T-Shirts and the Astronomy Section, Rochester Academy of Science
For high-resolution images and additional information, contact Amanda Bayer, Marketing Communications Manager, RMSC at 585.697.1962 or amanda_bayer@rmsc.org.
Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) includes the Science Museum, Strasenburgh Planetarium and Cumming Nature Center. Offering experiences at the Museum with more than 200 interactive exhibits, Planetarium with a 65-foot dome and Nature Center on 900 acres, the RMSC stimulates community interest in exploration. In addition, the more than 1.2 million RMSC collection items tell the story of Rochester’s past including its rich history of innovation and invention. RMSC receives major funding from Monroe County, where it is one of the top three most visited attractions serving children and families. For more information about RMSC, visit www.rmsc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
