clock 10 am – 5 pm

Dine & Discover: Transformation

August 14

6:30 – 9:30 pm

$135 per person

Leave the kids at home, this event is 21+

Celebrate the beauty of change.

The Museum of Life and Science invites you to Dine & Discover, a dining experience of artistic precision. You’ll see nature’s transformations through our pollinators, from plants to palates, while you enjoy a signature cocktail among a circulation of hors d’oeuvres. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to chat with members of our Butterfly House Team and create a custom piece with award-winning printmaker, Katie Hayes. After your memorable encounter, take a seat in our newly renovated Butterfly House Pavilion for a meal that blends delicate flavors with effortless elegance.

This is more than just dinner – Prepare for an evening that transforms not only your plate, but your perspective. We can’t wait to share it with you!

Your ticket includes:

  • Four-course meal
  • One complimentary adult beverage
  • Focused experience unique to our Museum
  • Custom block-printed piece to take home
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Menu

Passed Appetizers

  • Antipasto Skewer of local salami, marinated artichoke, olive, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil & garlic oil
  • Bay Style “Crab Cake” with a red pepper remoulade
  • Harissa Grilled Chicken with feta, yogurt, and cucumber

Fresh rolls and butter

Plated salad

  • Watermelon Salad with arugula, baby kale, charred onion, heirloom tomato, pickled watermelon rind, cider vinaigrette, and feta

Buffet dinner

  • Spring Vegetable Medley of roasted onions, summer squash, zucchini, and bell peppers
  • Toasted parmesan mashed potatoes
  • Sundried tomato and Asiago-stuffed chicken with roasted Brussels Sprouts in brown butter with a caper sauce
  • Roasted pork tenderloin in a brandy–cider glaze

Specialty meal
Available by request only – indicate preference during ticket purchase. Limited quantity available.

  • Cumin-seared sweet potato with chorizo-spiked walnuts and roasted broccoli, black bean puree, and pico de gallo

Dessert

  • Tia Maria Cookie Stacks, coffee liqueur-brushed chocolate chip cookies, whipped cream, mocha buttercream, and chocolate-covered espresso beans

Fruit Display

  • Sliced seasonal fruits, berries, orange, and yogurt sauce