Door 19: Traditional Medicinals (Herbal Cough Drop Demo)

Door 19 is The Academy of Natural Science’s after-hours Adult Program; an evening soirée featuring quirky science, potent libations, off-script tours, and more. Shane Confectionery will be on site during the Academy’s June programing, hosting hands-on drop roller demonstrations for their Traditional Medicinals themed Door 19.

Tickets available at: https://ansp.org/programs-and-events/adult-programs/door19/

Get high on science and nature during an adults-only evening at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Mellow out with us under the light of the lava lamp as we take a (legal) look at the interplay of plants and people. Dig out your tie-dye t-shirt and birks for a night of far-out fun with a side of serious science.

Flower power!

• Enjoy the fruits of fermentation at the open bar
• Go green in our world-renowned Botany Collection or experience the power of healing crystals in our rarely opened Mineral Vault 
• Move to the groovy live tunes of Pilar and Eric Rivera
• Make and take your own herbal cough drops and learn about the history of medicine and candy with Philadelphia’s famous Shane Confectionery )
• Taste chocolate and mushrooms, and learn about their therapeutic benefits
• Strive for sustainability with unexpected plant-based products
• Enjoy the plant life in our Butterflies! exhibit
• Satisfy your munchies with great food from our exclusive caterer, 12th St. Catering (vegetarian options available)
• And… did we mention the open bar?