Mixers & Elixirs: Spirits & Skeletons
Wander the frightfully festive halls of the museum after hours for our most anticipated event of the year; Spirits & Skeletons!
Dress to impress…the dead, that is! Show off your costume while you dance the night away with live DJs and In10city, sip spooky cocktails, and explore the museum after dark.
Looking for a good fright? Experience Sinners (2025) on the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre or grab the mic and sing your heart out in our Thriller Karaoke Lounge inside the Burke Baker Planetarium. Whether you’re here to dance, explore, or celebrate Halloween in style, there’s something hauntingly fun around every corner.
… And remember, costumes are always encouraged!
Take your night to the next level with VIP:
Enjoy early entry, exclusive lounges, complimentary food and drinks, special entertainment, and an exclusive collector’s cup.
- Early entry beginning at 8:00 pm
- Access to three exclusive VIP lounges with cash bars and comfortable lounge seating
- One food voucher redeemable for a meal at any Sundial food tent (dessert vendors excluded)
- Two complimentary drink tickets
- Exclusive VIP entertainment and activities from 9:00–11:00 pm
- An exclusive 2026 Spirits & Skeletons Collector’s Cup
- Upgrade your ticket and unlock the best night of the season
VIP Tickets available here.
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Buy Tickets
Regular Price: October 1 – October 31st at 6:45 pm
At the Door: October 31st at 8:00 pm*
*General Admission tickets are available for purchase at the door. Please note that guests with General Admission tickets will not be admitted until 9:00 pm.
IMPORTANT EVENT & TICKET INFORMATION
Please review the following information before attending the event.
TICKET DELIVERY
Your tickets will be delivered to the email address used at the time of purchase by 3:00 pm on the day of the event.
If you have not received your tickets by 3:00 pm, please contact us at (713) 639-4629 for assistance. You may also visit the Box Office when doors open at 8:00 pm on the day of the event.
TICKETS & ENTRY
- Screenshots or photographs of tickets will NOT be accepted. Please have the original ticket email and/or digital ticket available on your phone.
- Each ticket may be scanned one time only. Duplicate or previously scanned tickets will not be accepted.
- Please have your ticket ready when you arrive to help expedite the entry process.
- If you only have your confirmation number, you may visit the Box Office when doors open at 8:00 pm for assistance with your tickets.
TICKET POLICY
- The resale of tickets is prohibited.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Once a ticket has been scanned, it cannot be used for re-entry or by another guest.
This event is for adults 21 or older.
To provide increased safety for our beloved guests (you), law enforcement will be using metal detection wands to briefly scan each party-goer on their way in.
No outside alcohol will be allowed into the museum.
No smoking, vaping, or use of e-cigarettes is permitted inside the building. Guests who do not follow this policy will be asked to leave.
HMNS is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. With that in mind, the museum security staff has implemented additional security measures ahead of Saturday’s Spirits & Skeletons. We encourage attendees to arrive early to allow extra time to get into the special event. You and your belongings may be searched upon entry. If you elect not to consent to the searches, you will be denied entry into the museum.
For your safety, the following items are prohibited: any and all functional and realistic replica firearms, functional projectile weapons, sharpened metal-bladed weapons, explosives, chemical weapons (including mace and pepper spray), blunt weapons (including brass knuckles and clubs), hard prop weapons, noise makers, whips, aerosol mustard, backpacks and laser pens. Prop weapons will be allowed providing they are composed of cardboard, foam, wood or other light materials. Prop firearms are allowed only if they cannot be mistaken for real weapons. The barrel of all prop firearms must be covered with brightly-colored caps. Prop bows will be allowed providing all arrows have soft tips. Please note that this is not a complete list and other items may be confiscated if they are deemed, at the sole discretion of HMNS and the law enforcement officers at the event, to be dangerous or disruptive.
