Science on the Rocks at Discovery Place: Wizarding World

Science on the Rocks a fun, themed event at Discovery Place Science, 301 N. Tryon Street, for adults 21 and older. It takes place every third Friday of the month.

Science on the Rocks features themed activities and a chance for adults to explore the museum after-hours. 

Each floor of the museum will be transformed with activities, costume contests, bars and music.

Next up:

Science on the Rocks: Wizarding World
Friday, January 17th, 2020
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$12 in advance
$17: includes IMAX

Purchase here
21+

Witches, wizards and muggles alike are invited to attend Science on the Rocks: Wizarding World at Discovery Place Science. Mingle inside this magical world with a cocktail in hand while you take part in spellbinding activities:

• Become an alchemist with an Advanced Potion-Making class
• Dragon heart string? Unicorn hair? Phoenix feather? This time you get to pick the wand as you craft your very own at Ollivander’s
• Dress up as your favorite wizard, witch or magical creature and compete in a costume contest
• Find out whether you belong in Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw when you sit down with the Sorting Hat.

For an additional $5, experience Superpower Dogs in the IMAX® Dome Theatre, the largest IMAX screen in the Carolinas. With a three-story tall dome-shaped screen, 12,000 watts of surround-sound and a projection lamp that can be seen from space, IMAX® Dome Theatre delivers the world’s most immersive movie experience.