AfterHours: Science of Fear

It’s the season of scares, and the Museum is simply crawling with fright and fun! Come dressed in your best costume to celebrate Halloween with spooky crafts and fearsome games, and learn from experts about the biology behind our deepest fears. And it’s not all tricks – treat yourself with food and drink samples from local vendors!


Food trucks will be on site for purchase. The cash bar takes cash and card, and will have wine, beer, and a specialty mocktail available for purchase.


All money raised from this event will benefit our conservation and education initiatives that help inspire lifelong learning.


Joining us for Science of Fear are these spectacular partners:


DJ Damien Maass
Ashleigh Bakes Daily
Bull City Pepper Co.
Oak City Spice & Snack Co.
Birdsong Brewing Company
Bold Rock Hard Cider
DSSOLVR Brewery & Taproom
Ginger’s Revenge
Legion Brewing
Melanated Wine and Spirits
Red Oak Brewery
Association of Paranormal Study
Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center
North Carolina Environmental Justice Network (NCEJN)

Your ticket includes:

Train rides on the Ellerbe Creek Railway,
Food and drink samples from your favorite vendors around the Triangle area, and
Access to the Magic Wings Butterfly House, Insectarium, Dinosaur Trail, and Ellerbee Creek Railway!