I've been to two Moonlight events and will go back for future ones as well! Is so nice to see everyone dressed up in themes and having fun like kids again! The food and drinks are always a hit! I love the small bites and samples of food and trying new places I might not have otherwise. The event is a fund raiser for a good cause so that makes it even better! Each year the theme is different. One event was roaring 20s and the next was enchantment. Nice thing is that you can do as little or as much as you want with the theme. I've seen people go all the way into a character and people dress casually. The only sore spot is when a place runs out of food. Especially early in the evening and you didn't get a chance to try. But there are so many spots to sample and also tons of games and activities and photo ops all around. read more

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A time was had! Museum by Moonlight at the Children's Museum is such fun! If you're a kid at heart this is the place you want to be! The fun ranges from getting to play with all of the interactive activities at the museum, to exploring the exhibits child free, and having a nice cocktail and giggling with your friends while you walk around and reminisce. There are yummy snacks to sample from local eateries and you will love moving from Florida floor enjoying each of the unique treats. And don't forget - the DJ keeps the party going all night, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes! read more

Everything about this event was easy. Parking was free. There was a slight line to get in but what else can you expect when you get there on time. Getting in was great. They had enough people scanning tickets that we flew in. Just in general would recommend. It was nice having a 21+ event since I don't have children and don't really have an excuse to go to a children's museum. There were a lot of people there and we didn't run into a single mean person. So that part was great too! A nice extra thing- all the food vendors giving away samples. I got to try all kinds of food in Indy that I haven't tried yet and some of my old favorites too. read more

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I've known about this event due to a previous employer but never took time to go or volunteer. I tried to win tickets with YES and in between that when my CM Niki B emailed i decided to sign up to volunteer as i really am trying to stay consistent in my community. You get to chose your own job and shift based on availability. I initially chose 2 but was only needed as the primary check in assistant. We had orientation & training that told us of the event & how it'd go. The night of was beautiful. There were so many people and things to do. The silent disco was in dinosphere allowing people to use headphones & switch between two live dj's. There were plenty of drink & food stations on each floor. Most of the exhibits were open! Another popular gallery was the face painting. I think it's wonderful that the museum continues to host this ADULT only event :) Parking was in the free garage for guests read more

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This was my husband and my first year at the event and we were SO excited to win tickets from Yelp (thanks again!!). We arrived about 30 minutes early to score free parking at the museum and were pleasantly surprised to be able to enter early. Everyone got a red ticket for a free drink, which we passed off to others (non-drinkers over here) once we realized water and soda were free. The delicious free samples were ready and each table had their own line. We started with delicious dessert (I can't remember the company but the staff was so nice!), moved on to brisket from City BBQ, then Nutella chocolate crepe from Yolk (swoon). There ended up being food on every level, such as Maggiano's, Melting Pot (those strawberries though!), Ocean Prime, Donatoes, etc. There were also alcohol tables but they were always crowded, which cramped the halls a bit. It was REALLY great to explore the museum kid-free and spend time looking at/reading what we wanted to see. Neither of us had been the museum in years and it was truly a blast. The sports exhibit was especially cool and we can't wait to come back when it's warm to check out the outdoor part. We also want to return for the Greece Exhibit opening June 15th. The music was the right level without being overbearing and the silent Dino disco was a cool touch with available music only on headphones. Pacemates walked around advertising the silent auction, local Indy ghostbusters were present, as was Rowdy from the Indians and folks dressed up in Star Trek gear. We ended up winning Eli Young Band tickets from Hank FM and sweet Pacers shirts and hats in the sports area. Free stuff? Woot woot, thanks vendors! The best part: riding the carousel! Suggestions to make it that much better next year: more trash cans so there's less trash laying around. I hated seeing this for volunteers/employees to clean up later and was worried the cups would leave rings on the nice equipment. Incorporate a LOT more recycling bins: I saw SO much plastic being thrown into trash cans, oh my green heart! Turning the air on/heat down: it was SO hot (and I'm never warm), people were sweating just standing around. Require less of the same food: there was SO much pasta/mac n cheese: vendors should see the menu ahead of time and switch it up. Make sure vendors also don't out of food (some ran out 90 minutes into the 4 hour event). Overall an amazing charity event that we look forward to attending again next year! read more

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OMG....Museum by Moonlight is such a fun even put on by the Children's Museum several times a year that combines three things we love as adults, Booze, Food and a chance to be a kid....This event is amazingly well put together of the trifecta. Food is provided as samples from various restaurants from around the city. Never had creamy chicken velvet soup from Soupremecy...well no fear...they were at Museum by Moonlight and blew samplers away with their rich creamy goodness. Wondered what else is amazing at Arni's outside of their pizza....hey now is the time to try their innovative pineapple meatballs and creamy mac and cheese. Wanted to try that new chicken spot in Broad Ripple Joelle's...hey here is that chance with scrumptious pieces of chicken and a taste of their Mac and Cheese. Need a cake for a upcoming wedding or birthday party of family reunion, Cretia's cakes and bakery will suck you in with their melt in your mouth caramel cake... To wash all the delectable samples is a nice selection of Sun King beer, various wines and cocktails. Finally end the night partying in the silent party downstairs in the dinosaur atrium....nobody will ever know you can't dance because hey we are all dancing to our own tunes! The void left by the lack of need to be embarrassed has been filled with lots of fun smiles and crazy dance moves. If you've never been to Museum at Moonlight...I suggest you jump on some advanced tickets and join the fun. read more

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We had a great time tonight! I'm so glad they brought back the silent disco - definitely my favorite part of the evening. I love occasionally "leaving the party" by simply taking my headphones off for a few moments just to listen to everyone singing in their own little world... and the joining right back in the party. Lines for food were not too bad, all less than a few minutes. I never bothered to get a cocktail or beer because all the lines were swamped for drinks though. This year people seemed to be dressed down compared to years past. Not a bad thing, but it's something I'll note for next year when I'm belaboring my choice of which bow tie to wear... read more

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I'm sorry MBM, but I have to take one star with you. And that's regarding alcohol. And this is coming from someone who is totally cool with sipping a Woodford Reserve (neat), and did so last night. But this whole cocktail/liquor + mixer + ice thing has got to stop. The cause of all the lines at the alcohol tables were because people were taking their sweet time choosing their liquor and their mixer, or the table runs out of ice or other such nonsense. I'd be all in favor of just taking away hard alcohol entirely. Beer/wine only. Hey, it pairs better with the food that is being served. Or have beer/wine at most tables and have hard liquor at certain, designated tables. I just think it is ridiculous to stand in a line that doesn't move while someone goes back and forth between vodka and tequila, or because the bartenders run out of ice. Handing out bottles of beer or pouring a cup of wine would just be a lot quicker. And then the people who insist on hard liquor can go wait in their own, designated line. OKAY, now that that's out of the way. The "Silent Disco" has kind of become "Disco Karaoke" but it is still pretty good. Food vendors were top notch, but you really should do a food-run right when you get there. If you just go as you progress, some of the vendors will be out. Great seeing all the museum exhibits and riding the carousel, though I swear the carousel gets slower every year. read more

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Great time and the 20s theme event was amazing. The wife and I had a Indy trip without the kids and wanted to try something different, and this museum by moonlight didn't disappoint. The experience was definitely well put together and enjoyable. read more

Fun fact: I used to work this event every year and now I've been an attendee, so I know what goes into making this event happen and I loved being a part of both sides of it now. I'm a frequent visitor to the museum (I don't even have kids), but when it's adults-only, there's so much fun to have and you don't feel bad about wanting to try all the things while there are so many kids around. It's fun to get dressed up and try all of the fun activities they offer - cheesemaking, improv comedy, silent disco, the end of the evening parade, unlimited carousel rides, etc. The food runs out and the drink lines get long, so plan ahead. I had to tell the bartenders at both drink stations I stopped at how to actually make my drink (I ordered Whiskey Gingers both times), so I'm guessing that's why the lines got really long on every floor. Food-wise, the plates are small and everything that wasn't a sweet dessert option ran out REALLY FAST. I always suggest getting something beforehand so you aren't famished. Price is higher than what you're probably anticipating, but keep in mind that it is a fundraiser for museum programming. Buy tickets early - like 6+ months out (or make friends with a staff member who can get a discount) to snag the best deal when purchasing tickets. Go at least once! Do some good for the kids and have some fun yourself! read more

Museum by Moonlight - Starting the night with Rex! - Museums Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This event was extremely well-organized, benefits a great cause, and just downright fun! Museum by Moonlight is a 21+ event from 8pm-Midnight that brings the community together with free food, drinks & acting like a kid again, all to raise funds for the Children's Museums. Food samples were free, and some booths ran out veryyy fast. This is not an event where you come hungry, and that's not the main focus anyways! Museum staff was walking around their exhibits & interacting / educating guests like they would on any normal day. Face painting is available on the 2nd floor back by the music instrument room. My husband & I had never gotten our faces painted EVER before so we just had to!!! (Side story, our face painter works at Pure Eatery in Fishers & she remembered us!). I'd also never done a silent disco before so I needed to check it out! The DJs were great, and I love dancing, but when there's a full museum to check out, it's hard to stay still for long! Tips: grab a map and check out the whole museum. I thought we did but we didn't *crying face* Also, do not sit down!!!! As soon as we did, our bodies relaxed & we got so tired that we could not hang & had to leave an hour early. Don't be us. Push through to midnight! read more

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What a fun event! I'm mad at myself that I waited so long to go for the first time (2019). To start, get tickets early if you plan to go! Prices go up & it does sell out. I will say for a sell out I enjoyed still being able to get through likes relatively quickly and never feeling too overwhelmed. We parked in the garage and took the sky bridge over - right to the Yelp red carpet! Enjoyed the props and photographer available. You then take the ramp down to the main level and go through the line to have tickets scanned. There was a lot going on here. ComedySportz (to be honest - a bit weird), radio boots, food and bar lines. They sell drink tickets instead of paying straight at the bars. $7 a piece or 3 for $20, etc. Got some tickets and headed to the top to wind down through the floors and exhibits. Be warned that some exhibits do not allow you to take food or beverage into them but have a space to check and sit your items while you go through. The food was delicious! Had samples from Arni's, Joella's, Nameless, Titus Bakery, melting pot, Bluebeard, half liter/big lug & ocean prime. The most enjoyable part however was the silent disco. We spent the full last hour down there. We did have to wait a few minutes for headsets but not too bad. Drinks aren't allowed into the main dance area. But wow - how entertaining. All in all, great event for a great cause. Will for sure go again! read more

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You can't fight the moonlight! When the adults take over things get a lot MORE fun, dinos dance, djs spin, cafeterias become bars, and you leave all your troubles at the door. This is my second year attending the Museum by Moonlight - what a thrill to get all gussied up - and enjoy the museum to ourselves. Walking into the main corridor the music is bumping, wheels are spinning, and o the Ghostbusters are right around the corner. The bar is stocked with Hotel Tango Spirits and Sunkking beer, a great way to start the night. I do wish they had some Circle Kombucha or another non alcoholic non soda option. The drinks were basic but strong and I took it upon myself to get a little creative. My fav mix of the night was something I deemed Moon Fairy Punch - Hotel Tango Vodka, Gingerale, and a shot of hibiscus tea from HoiTeaToiTea. There was great potential for nibbles, however I highly reccomend eating before you come otherwise you'll spend the whole night standing in long lines for little nibbles and no one likes a hangry party goer. Most of the food vendors usually sell put within the first 2 hours, after talking to the vendors it seems there's a lack of communication between the museum and the volunteer vendors serving which creates a lapse in product. I didn't get to try at least... ¹/4 or more of the vendors. However I did have some favorites of the night! Half-Liter (Sahms Alehouse / Big Lug) was serving up homemade jalapeno biscuits with blackberry jam and tender moist brisket. A new restaurant I've never heard of, Low Carb Revolution served up some type of corn (succotash) soup that was divine - I could have eaten 20 of those! And.... the Buffalo Tortellini from Nameless Catering is ALWAYS a pleaser. The most creative dessert I tried was a Jello Shot with a sprinkle rim from Cretia Cakes. And the most tasty dessert was Small Cakes Cupcakery a GF Chocolate Cupcake! In past years I remember there being a more variety of food offerings - however they seem pretty basic other than the aforementioned above, this year. There also weren't a strong presence of truly local businesses, which was a little disappointing. However I know that's a large expense for a small business. I'd love to see a more creative way.to be environmentally friendly in following years... the amount of mini plastic plates / bowls etc that exist for a 2 second bite sort of break my heart. After all that indulgent food we decide to head to the dino exhibit to work it off. I LOVE the silent disco! It is by far my FAVORITE part of the Museum by Moonlight event. It's a great use of space, and mesmerizing watching the sky in the dino atrium light up. I wish all clubs were like the silent disco and I literally can't remember the last time I smiled that much. Be prepared for your face and your feet to hurt! A few other notes... -You must purchase drink tickets at a different counter other than the bar. Those tickets are NOT refundable. Several patrons purchased tickets ahead of time and then ran out of time to use them before last call (which was not announced). The bar refused to refund them. One person was out up to $40. So I reccomend purchasing them as you go. -They didnt sanitize the headphones before redistributing - so bring some wipes to wipe down everything. Or take some extra Vitamin C that day. -Make a game plan of what you want to do most - things run out quickly. We missed several food vendors and all the classes and extras sold out 15-30 min prior to events. -Wear comfy shoes so you can get your grove on! This is a great way to raise money for the Children's Museum child funds so that under privedged kiddos can enjoy the fun and I can't wait till next year! read more

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What a fun event! Adults doing all the kid things all while sipping alcohol and eating great food. This was my first year doing this event and I definitely plan to do it again in the future! You can definitely expect to stand in lines for food and drink, however they all seemed to move pretty quickly. We decided to get food right away which was definitely a good choice. We noticed some of the vendors ran out of food towards the end of the night. We sampled food from City Barbecue, Yolk, Maggiano's, Donatos, Arni's, Bluebeard, Moe's, and probably some others that I'm forgetting. You get one drink ticket with your ticket purchase. After that, be sure to stop and buy more drink tickets at the designated areas before waiting in the drink line (we made this mistake the first time thinking we could just get a drink with cash). We chose to go to one of the Comedy Sportz shows in the Lilly theatre, and we loved it! They were so creative and funny. I would definitely recommend taking advantage of the shows, classes, and other fun things they offer at certain times throughout the night. I wish we would have done more than jus this one! We loved riding the carousel, playing in ScienceWorks, and the silent disco. I think this would be an even more fun event with a small group of family or friends. I think it would be hard with a large group to get around and do the same stuff, but fun either way. read more

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My friends and I had such a blast at this fun event! There were drinks and food samples at every level, and plenty to see and do. I recommend doing a round for all the savory food samples, otherwise you won't get to all of them before they are gone. Dessert food samples lasted all night. The silent dance party in the Dino sphere was by far the best part. It was a blast! Everything was fun though, and worth the money. read more

Best night EVER!!! It was Adult night at the Children's Museum! I had a blast! Great food samples-- Melting Pot, City BBQ, & Yolk to name a few. But the highlight of the night was the Star Trek exhibit....yes I am a Star Trek & Star Wars geek! Very proud of it. I have to borrow a friend's kids so I can go back. After I calmed down I made my way to the basement & danced the night away at the silent party. Sooo cool dancing with the dinosaurs. I am so excited to go back next year! read more

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Wholeheartedly welcome your inner child and hit the dance floor! What a fun, fun event for the 21+ audience. My personal favorite was definitely the silent disco in the Dinosphere area. What a great way to get the crowd moving and potentially get those that lean more toward the introverted side to bust a move. The whole point of this silent disco is that you're given wireless headphones and a DJ blares dance music through each set. So as a bystander, you're seeing everyone dancing in "silence." So entertaining! Hoping I stumble upon another silent disco party in my near future. Another fun and well attended area seemed to be the Ninja Turtle exhibit. Interactive games filled the floor, which made the whole experience super fun. And super kid like. I was a bit saddened by the fact that there didn't seem to be many food options. Maybe I was just passing through the wrong areas? It seemed like everyone had a drink in hand, so some more snacky foods along the way to help soak up that alcohol could potentially be a nice addition in the future. Excited to see this event flourish as opening up the museum for an adults only event is always a welcome idea. read more

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SUCH a great night! I wasn't sure what to expect since this year was my first time attending, but I was pleasantly surprised! The crowd was younger than I was expecting (which makes sense since so many of us grew up going to the Children's Museum) and dress was super casual. It's a bit pricey, but I feel better knowing it is a fundraiser for such a great place. I definitely need to plan ahead for next year since there is so much to do in a short period of time. The hours flew by and I couldn't believe it was already time to do the closing parade out the door. I showed up mid-way through and many food stops were already wrapping up, so eat early! I definitely enjoyed my experience, though, and really appreciated a night to be a kid again. read more

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I had so much fun! Lots of food vendors and drinks on multiple floors made it easy to explore the museum and stay full. I especially loved the silent dance party in the Dinasours exhibit. Can't wait for next year! read more

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There is a reason this event sells out every time. It's so much fun to hang out at the Children's Museum for an adults-only party. Trust me, I have been to the museum when kids were around and, whether you likes kids or not, the visit can be somewhat unnerving. It's a great idea to host an event for the kids-at-heart. Museum by Moonlight draws an energetic and contemporary crowd, and that's what I like most about it. There are quite a few activities and exhibits to go through. and you are surrounded by people who are having as much fun as you are. My favorite part was the Silent Disco in the Dinosphere. The space had a good atmosphere and lighting for dancing, and you just put the headphones on and dance the night away. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was also very popular. There were hands-on activities and games, and it was nice to have a radio station/DJ to liven up the exhibit. And you can't go to this event without riding the carosuel. It's always interesting to watch drinking adults going round and round. Throughout the night there were live demonstrations in the museum lobby. One thing I didn't know is that the museum has actors on staff for live shows. There are always room for suggestions and improvement. While there were food samples throughout the museum, it is recommended that you grab dinner beforehand. This is more of a party than a foodie event, and if you plan to imbibe on beverages then grab some food first. One thing they can do is to keep the cafeteria open since it's there already. Also there were a couple of exhibits that were closed for construction, but I think that will get better once those spaces come online. And it was nice to have live bands but they were in a somewhat hidden area. I wonder if many attendees noticed the bands were there. If you plan to attend Museum by Moonlight, get your tickets early. Even if you have visited the museum before, I recommend attending just for the unique atmosphere and fun crowd! read more

What a fun event!! If you're considering this I urge you to get tickets. I grew up going to the Children's Museum, but hadn't been in probably 20 years. It was so fun to explore both the updated and familiar exhibits. The various food vendors were laid out so no one vendor had a huge line. They had adequate bar stations, as well. We didn't have to wait for a drink more than 5 minutes. (Make sure to get drink tickets when you arrive so you don't forget!) Overall, this event is well executed and the crowd isn't too big, but still but enough that it feels like a party. I can't wait to go back next year! read more

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Heads up: I went last year for "Adult Swim" as a "child" and this year, I went as a Yelp volunteer! Going as a drunken "child at heart" adult: It's really fun. It's nice to let your inner child escape for a few hours and let loose in a fun, casual atmosphere. That being said, when Adult Swim was still around, I was sort of let down by the options to do. This year, it was a lot more fun. The music was MUCH better and the organizations present at the events were good partnerships. Who doesn't love a silent disco with the dinosaurs in the Dinosphere?! The drinks were definitely not that strong, as a heads up. I was a bit disappointed in the lack of liquor with my vodka/ginger ale drink. I was caught up two years ago in the fashion show, so I didn't get to enjoy as much of the evening as I could have, but it was still fun to walk down the stairs and show off some of the clothing to the crowd. I was glad to see that the fashion show was not present this year, though, and replaced with a chocolate slide instead! From a volunteer perspective: The training was a bit repetitive and boring. They need to have an "I've been to the museum in the last 2 months, so I know where everything already is" training and then one for beginners. It was nice to go "behind the scenes" to learn about the administrative offices and see behind the doors of the museum not open to the public, but the training was very long (1 hour too long, in my opinion). The staff in charge were very knowldgable and friendly I might add! Overall, it's a very fun evening to let yourself go crazy and act like a child, benefiting a good cause! read more

Pretty cool event. I go to the museum all the time with the littles, but it was neat to be able to experience the exhibits as an adult and not have to look at it through kid eyes. By far my favorite part was the silent disco. That was sooo cool. We were in there at the beginning of the night and then during "last call". At the end of the night, they played bohemian rhapsody and everyone was singing along, it was hilarious. The food was great too. I think I had 3 slices of Marcos pizza! I enjoyed to the video in the planetarium too. I haven't been since they remodeled it. Fun times! read more

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Wow, this is definitely one of the best things I've done in Indianapolis! The price per ticket scared me off the past couple of years but I finally went for it this year and was so glad that I did. This was SOO much fun and I will definitely make this an annual event to attend! There is so much to do and the four hours seem to fly by. Being able to explore everything is so much fun. The food vendors also made it amazing. Unfortunately I didn't get to try everything. The food is spread out floor to floor, and if you take your time going through, they often run out of food by the end of the night. But oh well, I was having too much fun to care! The vendors I did try were delicious, and some even included cards for a free purchase at my next visit. Such a nice touch! Lines got a little long but they all moved quickly. It was nice that there was a drink ticket line to actually purchase the tickets, so the getting the actual drink line went much faster than expected. This event was fabulous -- the photo booth with professional pictures, silent disco, attractions, vendors, carousel, slide... everything was amazing and it was well worth the kind of scary ticket price! read more

This has by far been my favorite event of the year so far! There was food available on every floor, free soft drinks and water, and even some free giveaways. If you have never been to Museum by moonlight I highly suggest going. The indoor sports exhibit was open and stole the show for me but I have to admit riding the carrousel as an adult was kinda epic. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes! Parking is free in museum garage, and if you are partaking in alcoholic beverages you can leave your car in the lot until 10am next day so there is NO excuse to drive drunk!! read more

Super fun night to explore the museum and fun local vendors without interruption from kiddos. The music was great all night and the photo opts throughout made it even more fun. Volunteer or go with friends, Museum by Moonlight is a good time. read more

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OK......YES to this event! This was the most fun I have had in a LONG time! I went with a couple of friends and it was far beyond what I thought it would be. The silent rave in the dinosphere was my absolute favorite part as well as the carousel being open. Ever wanted to go on a carousel without a bunch of little kids beating you to the best horsies? It was no problem here! The bartenders were on top of it and the food options were great. I would have loved another dancing area like the dinosphere but maybe up on one of the upper floors. I will 100% be back for this event! Well done Children's Museum! read more

Enjoyed the new Star Trek exhibit. Several food vendors were not in their assigned locations again this year.. guess they were no shows. The lines to get drinks were very long and slow. Wish they would add more bartenders so more time could be spent on activities. read more

I've been wanting to attend museum by moonlight for a few years now, I'm glad i finally got to experience this! For starters, the Children's museum minus the children is a complete different story! Adults can drink a bit, try delicious foods and just let their inner kid out to play! Personally, I thought the event was great and I loved all the different venders and what they had to offer! I'll definitely be back next year to enjoy the festivities that make museum by moonlight great! read more

this was my first time volunteering with yelp and I'm so glad I did. The other Elites were awesome to work with and I was a bit nervous to wrangle ppl over for pics. But the response was great! I stayed and enjoyed the festivities after and so glad I did. I didn't drink and still had a great time! lol the silent disco was the absolute best experience. also seeing the Carnival (newest exhibit) was a treat. read more

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So much fun! The food was great, the music was perfect, the staff & volunteers did a fabulous job. So many fun things to see & do. read more

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I had a blast volunteering and even a bigger blast getting down and dirty at the CM. The volunteer part was really nice about having the break room set up and sandwiches and sweets all night. They also provided free beverages throughout the evening too. Definitely one of the more fun volunteer experiences I've had. The training was a little excessive, but I also understand why they do it. I was only there for a few minutes and people were asking about things which had definitely been covered, but weren't paying attention. LOL. The Yelp volunteer part was fun, but I also felt, a little pushy when it came to getting people to get on the red carpet and download the app. Brady was great though, and let us out a tiny bit early, so muchas gracias for that one! Once we were free to be kids again, we had one free drink available, so I took advantage of that. ;) We headed to the silent disco, which I LOVED-- so much fun. Played with dino bones, crawled under choo choo trains, dressed in underwater explorer gear, checked out the new space center, which is so cool by the way, and I was able to learn about Gus Grissom, who was super brave and amazing. We ate tons of tasty treats from dozens of vendors around the circle city. I broke the rule of volunteers not eating--seriously that's just mean. I would recommend changing that rule and either having more vendors, or telling them to bring more food. People love eating in the winter and even more so when they start drinking. ;) I was able to play in the water at Playscape which was super fun, and the carousel! All in all, fun event. I'd recommend adding some more things like the silent disco in other exhibits, it was super fun! read more

Fun, fun, and more fun! This is my second year attending. I had even more fun this year than the last. So much fun to start the evening walking the Yelp red carpet. Here are some of my simple tips for a fun night. 1) Get a game plan together as soon as you get there. Yep, it's that deep. There's soooo much too do in such a short period of time. Plus lines get long, so plan accordingly and thank me later. 1) Try EVERYTHING once! Every year they run out of food, so I recommended hitting all of the food stops first. Don't be greedy and eat too much hence why they always run out of food. Also the beer will flow all night. Get your fancy adult libations early because some of the bars will run out of the good stuff. . 2) The dancing disco is a MUST. I kid you not. It is something you have to just experience. Be prepared for long lines, but it's totally worth the wait. 3) The carousal, the chocolate slide, and face painting. Seriously, you know you wanna and they all will make you feel super giddy. Take a selfie while you're at it. 5) Visit the exhibitions. This year The Circus opened up. Dope exhibit! This is a great opportunity to check out all of the exhibits without the fear of little munchkins dominating the place. Support the museum's largest fundraiser and let you inner child be freeeeeee for one night! read more

Had a great time! The DJ mixes for the silent disco were really, really good. Carousel was fun. Staff was extremely helpful. And happy that the money went to a good cause. Critical feedback: 1. Food situation was a bit rough. I had no idea that pizza was being served because I didn't see any signs for it, even though I could smell it. We didn't eat before going because we thought the food offered by the various restaurants attending would have been plenty but it wasn't. 2. This is going to sound kind of draconian but I kind of wish more coordination had taken place to ensure that no one left in a car drunk. While leaving, a guy walking behind us sounded seriously intoxicated and was holding car keys. We were *very* concerned for him and his girlfriend (being good samaritans, we tried to intervene, but he was having none of it... having museum employees near parking would have been helpful. I'm praying his girlfriend drove and not him) read more

This was an adult evening of fun and new things to see and do!! The food stations were genius and very delish!!! A great pre-view night to consider taking your children later. My favorite was the Dino Disco-AWESOME FUN AND LAUGHS!! read more

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This event proves to be a hit every single year. What is better than thousands of adults releasing their inner-child for the sake of a good cause. If you're into making your own fun- this event is for you. Being a kid can be tiring so if merry-go-rounds and circus fun aren't your thing, then you may want to consider another night out. There was no shortage of food and fun at this event- But heads up after the first drink those are on you! I was super pleased that they sourced their liquor from Hotel Tango and beer from Sun King.. nothing like keeping it a local affair. read more

First of all, every staff member was friendly and very eager to help, whether I had a question about an exhibit location or the bartenders making my drinks; including all of the vendors we came across too! Every room or exhibit had something for adults to do to, unless of course you want to be a kid again and ride the carousel (ps, TOTALLY did that)! There was something for every age group, every walk of life, and every physically abled or disabled person. This was truly an experience to remember and I cannot wait until there is another - WILL be back :) read more

Silent discos need to be a staple at all events, period. I thought buying drink tickets would make the bar lines go faster, no such luck. Needs more food stations. I'd do it again, making sure to buy an early bird ticket. read more

Second year coming, such an amazing event! Learning and doing fun things and expanding your horizons, I love it every year.

Love! Love! Love!! Went 2 years and had an exceptional time every time!! Booze, great food and able to be a kid! So much fun! Great event and I hope it continues to happen every year!!! read more