The Secret Society Of Adultologists Is Back With Some Shiny Pretty Things

The Secret Society of Adultologists is back, and it’s time to bring your shimmer and everything that glitters.  In celebration of their newest exhibition, Hidden Gems, The Nat will be opening its doors after hours, giving guests access to every floor of the Museum to show off their shiniest specimens, weird science and more!

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Activities include:

  • Live performance from San Diego’s crankiest drag queen, Miss Mariam T.
  • Botanic Bling
  • So Extra: Birds That Are Doing Too Much
  • Mineral ID Lab
  • Ritzy Reptiles and Fancy Frogs
  • Make and Take: LED Jewelry with the Fleet Science Center
  • Denizens of the Underworld: Who Lives in Mines?
  • We Stan Nature: A Biomimicry Guessing Game
  • The Price is Right: Gem Appraisal with the Women’s Jewelry Association
  • Extravagant Insects
  • Make and Take: Crowns
  • Photo Booth
  • Wings and Shiny Things with the Living Coast Discovery Center
  • Birthstone Matching Game with the Gemological Institute of America
  • Live music from Ocdamia Music Group
  • Treat Yo Self: Accessories Station
  • Hands-on Fossil Prep in the Paleo Lab
  • Who Invited Her? Podcast Recording
  • Mineral Match
  • Rooftop bar with music curated by DJ Lundehund
  • Hang and Get Knotty: Climbing Competitions with Mesa Rim
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Live Animal Encounter
  • Beer from Thorn Brewing Co., craft cocktails, and gourmet grilled cheese will be available for purchase

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Guests who shine the brightest will receive a special prize, so don’t forget to bring your bling!

We love how much are San Diego museums do to make learning fun!

See you there!

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