Frost Science Museum Hosts Boozy 'nightLAB' for Adults

The Miami museum's after-hours event features science exhibits, cocktails, and no kids.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:09am

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A highly structured abstract painting featuring sweeping geometric arcs, concentric circles, and precise botanical spirals in earthy tones of green, blue, and gray, conceptually representing the complex scientific forces and natural phenomena that influence Miami's climate and environment.The Frost Science Museum's nightLAB event explores the powerful forces of nature that shape Miami's climate through immersive, adult-focused programming.Today in Miami

The Frost Science Museum in Miami is hosting a special 21-and-over 'nightLAB' event that allows adults to explore the museum's exhibits and activities after hours, with the added bonus of cocktails. The event features themes related to Miami's local climate and environmental challenges, such as sea-level rise and hurricanes.

Why it matters

The Frost Science Museum's nightLAB event provides a unique opportunity for adults in Miami to engage with science and technology in a more relaxed, social setting. By focusing on topics relevant to the local community, the event helps make complex scientific concepts more accessible and relatable for the general public.

The details

The nightLAB event takes place after the museum's regular operating hours, allowing adult visitors to explore the exhibits and activities without the crowds of families and children. The upcoming 'Forces of Nature' themed event will feature a planetarium show about weather in our solar system, as well as other exhibits and demonstrations related to Miami's experience with climate change and natural disasters. Attendees can also enjoy cocktails while engaging with the science-focused programming.

  • The nightLAB event takes place every Thursday evening.
  • The 'Forces of Nature' themed event is scheduled for this Thursday, March 31, 2026.
  • The museum's Leonardo Da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius exhibit, which is featured at the nightLAB, will be ending on April 5, 2026.

The players

Frost Science Museum

A science museum located in Miami, Florida that focuses on topics related to the natural world, technology, and the environment.

Dr. Analisa Duran

The Vice President of Education at the Frost Science Museum, who oversees the development and implementation of the museum's educational programming, including the nightLAB event.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone in Miami who's interested in science and who really wants to have some special time in the museum, and maybe it's a little less crowded.”

— Dr. Analisa Duran, Vice President of Education, Frost Science Museum

“nightLAB is our 21 and over adults only night at the museum. It's really amazing because participants can engage with the whole museum, all of our exhibits.”

— Dr. Analisa Duran, Vice President of Education, Frost Science Museum

“We're going to be exploring large forces of nature on earth in all our activities around the museum. But the planetarium show explores weather in our solar system, which is gonna be really cool.”

— Dr. Analisa Duran, Vice President of Education, Frost Science Museum

“Here in Miami, we experience sea-level rise. We experience the impact of climate change. We experience hurricanes, and so we thought what a great way to talk about that.”

— Dr. Analisa Duran, Vice President of Education, Frost Science Museum

“Adults have had so much fun with their date night or with their friends just exploring the museum, investigating, discovering, being kids, really having fun.”

— Dr. Analisa Duran, Vice President of Education, Frost Science Museum

What’s next

The 'Forces of Nature' themed nightLAB event at the Frost Science Museum will take place this Thursday, March 31, 2026. The museum's Leonardo Da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius exhibit, which is featured at the nightLAB, will be ending on April 5, 2026.

The takeaway

The Frost Science Museum's nightLAB event provides a unique opportunity for adults in Miami to engage with science and technology in a more relaxed, social setting. By focusing on topics relevant to the local community, such as climate change and natural disasters, the event helps make complex scientific concepts more accessible and relatable for the general public.