clock 10 am – 5 pm

AfterHours: Science of Wine

February 12

6:30 – 10 pm

Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Leave the kids at home this event is for adults 21+

Explore the science behind wine as you engage all your senses at this 21+ pre-Valentine’s celebration!

Bring your sweetheart or your “pal-entine” and join us for an evening of wine and scientific exploration! Explore the Museum’s indoor exhibits or take a leisurely stroll through the Magic Wings Butterfly House while sampling a variety of wine and food samples from your favorite vendors.

Wine down and craft with Painted Grape, dive into the winemaking process, get to know yourself with our Wine Personality Test, and defy gravity with wine glasses! Wherever you wander, you’ll find hands-on experiments, STEM challenges, and even more to love!

Beer and wine will be available for purchase at our cash bars. “Barone Italian Grille” and “Drunken Noodles” food trucks will be on-site with food for purchase.

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

Your ticket includes:
A commemorative “Science of Wine” glass
Access to our Main Building, Carolina Wildlife, and Magic Wings Butterfly House
Wine & food samples from local vendors

Joining us for this event:
HERitage Wines
Seven Springs Farm & Vineyard
Moon Dog Meadery
Hinnant Family Vineyards
James Creek Cider House
Honeygirl Meadery
Surry Cellars
Ro Cakes Studios
The Mad Popper
Videri Chocolate Factory

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