Museum plans adults-only science night
Science Museum Oklahoma will explore the science of summer camp during “Camp SMOnawanna: Salute Your Science” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. June 22 for the second installment of SMO 21, an adults-only, after-hours event for ages 21 and older.
The evening of summer camp nostalgia will include all of the adventure of summer camp without the mosquitoes, mess hall food and sunburns. The evening will include activities ranging from ghost stories in the museum’s Kirkpatrick Planetarium, edible insects and camp games to human-size foosball, SMO’s own version of capture the flag and more. “Whether you’re a former camper, a former camp counselor, or both, camp holds a special place in a lot of our hearts. To add to the fun memories of camp, there’s science beneath it all that’s waiting to be discovered,” said Clint Stone, vice president of programs for Science Museum Oklahoma.
The entire museum will be open during SMO 21, giving guests the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent exhibits like CurioCity, Big Game Theory and the smART Space galleries plus experience the museum’s planetarium and live science demonstrations.
Also, the museum’s cafe will be open with a cash bar, themed drinks and numerous entree and snack options. “Our SMO 21 kickoff event in April was a fun evening of welcoming adults into the museum without kids in tow, many of whom hadn’t visited the museum in many years. This event will be another opportunity for adults to be kids again and see how the museum has evolved,” Stonesaid.
Tickets for SMO 21 are $21 in advance or $25 on the day of the event and are available online, over the phone and in person during regular museum hours. Tickets will include all activities and access to the entire museum. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as admission is limited.
Those purchasing tickets at the door should check the museum’s website for updates regarding ticket availability and arrive no later than 7:30 p.m., when ticket sales will end.
Additional SMO 21 events — with themes to be announced — are planned for Aug. 17 and Oct. 19. All events will take place at the museum, 2020 Remington Place. For more information about SMO 21 or to purchase tickets,go to www.sciencemuseumok.org/ smo21, or call 602-3760.