January 17, 2025
Science on the Rocks
Attention science lovers and party-goers!
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Science on the Rocks, Charlotte’s hottest adults-only event!
- | 4 hours
- Full Museum
- General admission $22 | Members $18
- Ages 21+
You’re invited to a night of socializing and science at Science on the Rocks—winner of Charlotte Magazine’s Best of the Best Award.
Uptown’s biggest social event is back, and you’re invited to join us monthly when Discovery Place Science stays open after hours for adults only. Grab a cocktail, encounter an animal, see a science show and get hands-on in our labs with 1,000 of your closest friends!
Dance to the music or chill in our 7-story Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre for a documentary or planetarium show. Grab a date or a group of friends and make the night your own!
Our reimagined monthly series lets you experience the Museum after hours in a grown-up, kids-free environment. Create an evening all your own by adding cocktails and upgraded experiences when you arrive.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets sell fast—get yours before they’re gone!
Add-On: Lego Letterpress Workshop
Try your hand at a new-school approach to letterpress printmaking using LEGO tiles! Assemble a design, explore CMYK color mixing, and print off cards, bookmarks and more. Drop in at any point within your selected time frame.
Add-On: IMAX Planetarium Show
Join us for Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, a captivating planetarium show at the IMAX Dome Theatre.
Explore NASA’s groundbreaking research and initiatives that are equipping the next generation of astronauts for Mars missions.
*All Guests must be aged 21+ to attend. Photo ID required for admission.
*Ticket purchases are final and cannot be rescheduled for a future Science on the Rocks event.