Welcome to Science on Tap!
Science on Tap is our speaker series that mixes the best parts of learning about science with some of the best brews on the central coast! Each event will feature a happy half-hour highlighting beverages from our partners at local breweries followed by a panel discussion from experts about the work they’re doing to benefit our natural world and communities.
Each evening will consist of beverages both alcoholic and non along with small bites and music from 5:30—6:00, followed by talks from 6:00-7:00 and a Q&A from 7:00-7:30. All proceeds from ticket sales go toward creating more educational events and supporting local scientists. Learn more about each session below and sign up today to reserve your space!
April 11: Towards Equality
Join us for our first ever History on Tap!
We are lucky to be a community museum in an area that is rich in natural and cultural histories. An extension of Science on Tap, History on Tap will delve into the always interesting and often complex stories of the people and communities who have shaped our region. The inaugural History on Tap panel will feature two experts: Chelsea Tu, Executive Director of Monterey Waterkeeper and a scholar of Monterey’s Chinese Fishing Village, and Dr. Theodore Gonzalves, Curator of Asian Pacific American History at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and author of the new book: Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects. The night will also serve as a special opening for a temporary exhibit, Towards Equality: California’s Chinese American Women, on loan from the Chinese Historical Society of America. Our happy half-hour will be sponsored by Peter B’s Brewpub with a book signing by Dr. Gonzalves.
“We are thrilled to welcome this important exhibit and panel to the Museum on a night for honoring, celebrating, and learning about the rich local and state history of Chinese-American communities.” says Chris Green, Director of Exhibits and Collections, “There are so many valuable AAPI stories that haven’t been featured in meaningful ways, especially for AAPI women. We are proud to highlight some of the many AAPI women-based stories in this exhibit and on this panel tonight.”
As always, members of all levels receive a discount, and students get in free to the talk with a student ID. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about these important stories.
2024 Individual Prices:
Museum Members: $15.00
General Public: $20.00
General Public at Door: $25.00
Students: Free entry to the talk with a valid student ID, $10 and ID required for happy half-hour.
Tickets include entry to the panel, one drink, and appetizer selection. More drinks will be available by donation.