Night at the Museum
The Big Backyard
Friday, January 23, 2026, 5–7:30pm
A family evening of crafts, activities, and adventures for kids of all ages. Returning January 23, 2026, the upcoming Night at the Museum The Big Backyard is inspired by the Museum’s permanent galleries as well as the science exhibition Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives.
A variety of exciting educational activities, crafts and adventures abound for a fun-filled evening of family-focused learning. Creative boxed dinner and themed treats are served for kids; beer, wine, and light bites are provided for adults.
Come dressed in your pajamas and bring the entire family!

TICKETS
Co-Chairs
Jessica Gruss
Carolina Joyce
Committee
Katie Fong Biglin
Lauren Bohn
Shirley Chan
Marissa Cohen
Andrea A. Drasites
Julia Ecclesine
Christina Failing
Clay Floren
Cristina Goizueta
Christina Kilpatrick
Ashley Lynch
Page Machlin
Christina Carroll Moriarty
Sophia Moreno Ribeiro
Kristin K. Rowland
Dede Siguler
Birva Straub
Christina Tilt
Emily Tseng
Ashley Vestergren
Catherine Wise
Leigh Wit
Space is limited and tickets are expected to sell out. For questions or sponsorship inquiries, please contact sheath@brucemuseum.org or 203-413-6745.