Halloween Day at the Museum
Join us for a spooky, fun-filled Halloween Day at the Museum—a celebration for witches, wizards, and mad scientists of all ages! Enjoy hands-on activities, Halloween-themed planetarium shows, and candy-themed science workshops throughout the day.
🧪 BASF’s Kids’ Lab: "Candy Loves Chemistry"
11 AM, 1 PM, & 3 PM
Children ages 6–12 and their accompanying adults can explore the sweet side of science in this 45-minute workshop, where they’ll experiment with candy and chromatography.
Included with general admission | Free for LASM members
🖍️ Hands-On Halloween Activities
12 PM – 4 PM
- Make your own monster bookmark
- Launch a Star Wars-inspired straw rocket
- Enjoy tasty treats at the Leaky Cauldron Bar, featuring Butterbeer & Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
- and MORE!
🌌 Halloween-Themed Planetarium Shows
Starting at 11 AM (after 10 AM Family Hour Stargazing)
- Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
- The Worlds Within Star Wars
- Fright Light (Halloween laser show)
✨ Special Feature at 3 PM:
The Astronomical World of Harry Potter
This presenter-led fulldome experience explores the stars and constellations that inspired names in the beloved Harry Potter series. Don’t miss the wand-making station available before the show!
🎭 Costumes Encouraged!
Wear your Halloween best and immerse yourself in a day of spooky science and magical fun.
All activities, shows, and workshops are included with general admission.
Free for LASM members.