VAM & VMNH - Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum: An Adults-Only Overnight Adventure

Ever wondered what happens at the museum after the doors close? Join the Virginia Association of Museums (VAM) and the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) for a one-of-a-kind Night at the Museum experience in Martinsville, VA!

This special adults-only (18+) event invites you to experience the museum in an entirely new way. Spend the evening surrounded by prehistoric giants, enjoy dinner in the Hall of Dinosaurs, and go behind the scenes with special tours led by VMNH curators and executive leadership. As the evening continues, test your knowledge with trivia, relax with a movie, and enjoy plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow museum professionals and friends.

And when the museum gets quiet for the night, the adventure isn't over! Bring your sleeping bag and spend the night inside the museum for an unforgettable experience among the exhibits.

Your evening includes:

• Dinner in the Hall of Dinosaurs

• Curator and Executive Director-led tours

• Behind-the-scenes museum experiences

• Trivia, movies, and evening activities

• An overnight stay inside the Virginia Museum of Natural History

• Light Breakfast the next morning

Whether you're looking for a unique VAM experience, a chance to connect with colleagues, or simply an excuse to say you slept in a museum, this is one night you won't want to miss!

Friday, November 6 @5pm
Virginia Museum of Natural History
21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112

Adults (18+) only. Limited tickets are available, so register early!

Please be sure to bring the following - 

• Sleeping bag, camp pad, cot, or air mattress recommended
• Overnight necessities (clothing and toiletries)
• Pillow and Blankets (the museum can get a little chilly at night)