After Dark: The Twilight Zone

Ready to meet some seriously weird creatures? Venture into the ocean's shadowy depths and discover the research happening in our ocean’s Twilight Zone. Featured Activities: At 6:45 pm, join Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Scientist Emeritus, Dana Yoerger as he shares Mesobot’s journey into the Twilight Zone At 7:30 pm Harvard Professor Peter Girguis shines the light on the bizarre creatures lurking in the deep—from armored isopods to glowing denizens Explore specimens from the ichthyology collection at Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology Get hands-on with MIT Sea Grant and discover how democratizing marine technology empowers anyone to explore and sample the waters around us Take inspiration from the twilight zone's trickiest hunters and craft your own bioluminescent creatures using paper circuits and LEDs Wine and specialty beverages from Nashoba Valley Winery and Distillery and small bites from Viet Citron available for purchase Session info: Thursday, December 10 2026 6:00pm – 9:00pm $10 for MIT affiliates; $20 for the general public; $25 same-day tickets Ages 18+ Please note that backpacks and large bags are not permitted.