Join us on Saturday, October 25 for a spine-tingling science adventure. From radical chemistry reactions to eye-catching and eerie experiments in the Mad Science Lab, you’ll spend the day doing hands-on science that’s so fun, it’s almost scary. You’ll also meet scientists from local universities and professional organizations who are helping Frost Science celebrate National Chemistry Week.
Spooky Science Monster Mash programming is free with paid museum admission. This event is generously presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, and sponsored by Florida Prepaid, Thermal Concepts, and UHealth Jackson’s Children Care with support from Florida Blue and media sponsor Kiddos Magazine.
👻EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS!
Kick off Spooky Science with early access to the Mad Science Lab from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Knight Learning Center on Level 5. Beat the crowds and dive into hands-on spooky experiments and tasty giveaways (limited capacity, first-come, first-served, while supplies last). Plus, members can enjoy a complimentary family-friendly daytime laser show in the Frost Planetarium at 3:00 p.m. (No reservation is needed; proof of membership is required at check-in for the show.)
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Event Details
Shows and Experiences
Mad Science Lab
Level 5, Knight Learning Center | Ongoing entry in 20-minute intervals
Visit the Carnival of Curiosities and participate in mind-bending scientific wonders. Then descend into the ocean’s abyss to encounter the eerie creatures that haunt the darkness below.
Science Show: The Cursed Pumpkin Patch
Level 1, Power of Science Stage | 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Step into Scarehart Farms, where pumpkins don’t just grow, they steam, explode, and burst into fiery colors! Get ready for a spooky, spectacular science show filled with bubbling potions, blazing flames, and explosive Halloween fun.
Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Level 3, The Dive | 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Monsters of the deep? No, they’re Frost Science divers! Watch them carve jack-o-lanterns underwater in the Aquarium.
Activities
Florida Blue
Level 1, Atrium
Enhance your costume by getting your face painted with Florida Blue!
Florida Prepaid
Level 1, Atrium
Find out about the bright future ahead and grab some swag from Florida Prepaid.
Kiddos Magazine
Level 1, Atrium
Play a fun brick-building activity, win trick-or-treat surprises, and grab the new issue of Kiddos Magazine!
Miami DDA
Level 1, Atrium
Learn about the Miami DDA and the exciting things downtown Miami has to offer.
Thermal Concepts, LLC
Level 1, Atrium
Explore a “haunted airflow” activity, using mini fog machines and airflow tubes to see how air moves through ductwork.
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Science Club
Level 2, Terrace
Mix spices in water to create color and explore how acids, bases and different liquids change those colors through pH reactions, especially with paprika.
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Science Club
Level 2, Terrace
Mix spices in water to create color and explore how acids, bases and different liquids change those colors through pH reactions, especially with paprika.
GeneQuest: Build a Monster
Level 3, meLab
Build your own monster and learn how DNA works to form traits in living organisms.
Barry University
Level 3, Terrace
Explore the weird world of Oobleck, mix up “magic” spice potions, and discover why Capsaicin tricks your tongue into feeling the heat!
Bat Wing Flight Test
Level 3, Terrace
Explore the science of aerodynamics by crafting your own bat wing and testing its flight.
Sugar Shockers
Level 4, Terrace
Use your investigative skills to match popular candies to their corresponding sugar content.
South Florida American Chemical Society
Level 4, Terrace
Add Spice to Your Life! Extract spice odors using water and dry ice. Then, learn to write a secret message using spices.
University of Miami Chemistry Club
Level 4, Terrace
Play with spices to discover their unique traits and test your senses in a color-only spice guessing game.
Costume Guidelines
- Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be offensive or objectionable as determined by museum personnel.
- Costume may not include a component that covers the face; headwear is permissible so long as the face remains visible.
- Costumes may not be primarily based upon a depiction of any particular race, religion, nationality, or condition of disability.
- Costumes may not make an overt political statement of any kind.
- Costumes may not contain any weapons or any item that might be mistaken for a weapon.
- Costumes may not contain sharp objects or other components that might pose a risk to a guest or animal.
- Costumes may not drag on the ground.
Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused admission or asked to leave the museum unless his/her costume can be modified to adhere to these costume guidelines.
All interpretation/implementation of these Costume Guidelines shall be made by museum personnel in their sole discretion. These Costume Guidelines are subject to change without notice.
**Special Downtown Miami Resident Promotion** On behalf of the Miami DDA, residents of Downtown Miami will receive a 10% discount on purchases at the Science Store, in addition to a complimentary cake pop at the Food@Science café. Promotion is valid with a photo ID showing a Downtown Miami zip code**. The cake pop offer is limited to one per adult photo ID.
**Applicable Zip Codes: 33128, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33136, 33137 (Offers are valid for non-members only.)
Parking Instructions
- Onsite parking is available in the museum garage.