21+ Nights
Experience an exclusive after-hours party at the Science Center’s 21+ Nights, spread across all four floors. With no kids around, dive into deeper science content, witness daring experiments, and enjoy party games with friends. Explore fascinating topics like pop culture, mythology, space, and more. Drinks are available for purchase, making it the perfect adults-only night out in Pittsburgh!
Valid ID is required for entry.
Upcoming events:
21+ Night: Seductive Science
Fri., Feb. 14
6–10 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a smart and sexy way at the Science Center after hours! Whether you’re with friends, on a date, or flying solo, dive into the fascinating science behind love and attraction.
- Indulge in Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails.
- Take a sultry stroll through all the Science Center’s exhibits.
- Discover the anatomy of pleasure and understand why our bodies respond the way they do.
- Meet new people in a fun, speed-dating style!
- Enjoy an evening under the stars at Buhl Planetarium.
21+ Night: Pi Day
Fri., March 14
6–10 p.m.
There are infinite reasons for you to come to the Science Center and our Pi Day 21+ Night is one of them! Celebrate all things pi(e) as well as Albert Einstein’s birthday with us.
- Drink up with our themed cocktails.
- Learn about how pi impacts our daily lives through fun science demos.
- Compete in a pi(e) eating contest in the name of science!
- Explore all the Science Center’s exhibits after hours.
- Capture a memory with our Einstein photo booth.
About 21+ Nights at Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center is not just for kids! Adult-night events in Pittsburgh are not all the same. Whether you are looking for a great date night, a place to meet new friends, conversation about current science topics or events, or things to do in Pittsburgh, you can find them here. 21+ Nights at the Science Center will challenge you, entertain you, and provide you with something different to do with friends.
Please see the safety guidelines in place to learn what is being done to ensure safe and fun experiences for all visitors.
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