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The Secret Society Of Adultologists: Life & Death

The Secret Society of Adultologists: Life and Death - A 21+ Halloween Party
San Diego Natural History Museum
The Secret Society of Adultologists: Life and Death - A 21+ Halloween Party
Friday, October 30, 2026 from 6 PM to 11 PM
San Diego Natural History Museum
21+
$45-$100

A 21+ Party | Friday, October 30, 6–11 p.m.

This Halloween weekend, journey through life and death across five floors of the Museum—from decomposition and fossilization to pollination, harvest, and the afterlife. Wicked fun awaits: pop-up science, bars on every level, and DJs that'll make you boo-gie the night away. Spooky bites and spirited drinks available for purchase.

Leave the crowded bars behind, gather your favorite mortals, and wear a costume sure to impress in this world and beyond.

Choose how you explore: General admission gets you in the door and gives access to all activities, or go VIP for priority entry, a welcome drink, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's hidden corners.

General admission:
$55 ($45 for members)

VIP admission:
$100 ($85 for members)

Music & Dancing: DJ Chino in the Atrium; DJ Stonefish on the rooftop

Costumes & Photos: Costume contest; Pixster photobooth; Coloring Book Factory caricatures

Science & Mystery: Talk to scientists about corpse flowers and venomous reptile myths; paranormal detection with Whaley House; tarot readings in the Research Library

Games & Stories: building-wide scavenger hunt; ghost story swap in the Board Room Bar

Food & Drinks: Bites from The Craft Taco (Atrium) and Wolf in the Woods (rooftop); cocktails and mocktails at bars on every floor; bioluminescent drink creations at the Dive Bar. All available for purchase.

Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/for-adults/

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San Diego Natural History Museum

1788 El Prado
Balboa Park
San Diego, California 92101
619-232-3821

Photo: Fossil Mysteries South Entrance, © San Diego Natural History Museum The San Diego Natural History Museum traces its roots to an enthusiastic group of amateur naturalists, who formed the San Diego Society of Natural History in 1874. Mission To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment. Purpose - To emphasize this unique and diverse region while maintaining a global perspective; - To collect and preserve scientific specimens for research and as a continuous record of the changing world for future generations; - To serve as a center for the scientific study of biological diversity and evolution; - To provide dynamic leadership in natural history and environmental education through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, striving to make this outreach relevant to all the people of the San Diego region; - To foster cooperative efforts in natural history research and education throughout our region. Vision The San Diego Natural History Museum will be the premier collections-based environmental education and natural history research resource in the San Diego region. SDNHM will provide programs that are timely, user-friendly, and relevant to the real-life needs of the diverse populations of the San Diego-Baja California region today and tomorrow. General Admission Pricing: Adult $19 Senior (62+) / Student / Military (with ID) $17 Youth (7–17) $14 Child (3–6) $11 Child 2 and under Free Members Free

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