Friday 30 August 2024, 6.30–10.30pm, costs apply
Get your game on for a night of neon, mixtapes, skate stunts and epic dance moves as we rewind to the 90s for Night at the Museum: Play!
See skate stunts, shoot some hoops or bust a move with the breakdance crew before hitting the pop-up arcade. Chill in the games lounge, catch a lightning talk by a play professional or scrawl on the wall in a graffiti workshop.
Before the night ends Tigerlily, Australia’s number one female DJ, will pump up the jam for an electric dance party you won’t forget.
This is an 18+ event.
Voted Australia’s #1 female DJ three years in a row, Tigerlily has earned a reputation for having one of the most electrifying shows around and making music to match! Her music features diverse sounds traversing boundary-breaking electro and feel-good pop.
From touring internationally to residencies at some of Sydney’s most iconic venues, Aria brings high energy performances to the stage playing the music that makes you want to dance along with her.
Game on!
Challenge your friends to air hockey, Atari Pong or Dance Dance Revolution in the pop-up arcade, kick back in the games lounge where you can play with your mates or join an open table challenge.
Breakthrough sports
Try your hand at some of the sports featured in the exhibition Riding the Olympic Wave: Breakthrough Sports. Check out our temporary skate park, watch BMX stunt demonstrations or test your balance on a mechanical surfboard.
Street art
Get creative! Put your artwork on the wall in a graffiti workshop with Sion from Kraken Kreative. Design your own surfboard keyring or turn street art into body art with body paint and glitter tattoos.
Demonstrations and workshops
From skate stunts to breaking, acrobatics to dance-offs there’s sure to be something to get you ready to bust a move and try something new.
About the event
Is the event adults only?
Yes, Night at the Museum is targeted at an adult audience. Elements of the program are not suitable for under 18s.
What time do doors open?
Doors open at 6.30pm.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, we endeavour to make all of our events as accessible as possible. See more on accessibility at the Museum.
Please email us at programs@nma.gov.au if you have any additional queries.
Will food and drink be available?
Yes, the Museum Cafe will be offering a custom menu on the night.
Can I BYO alcohol?
No, you cannot BYO alcohol. Our onsite caterer will have a selection of beer, cider, wine and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase on the night.
Tickets
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, tickets will be available at the door, however we recommend booking in advance as numbers are limited.
What concession cards do you accept?
The National Museum accepts all state and federal concession cards, current student cards and companion cards.
For more information contact programs@nma.gov.au
I can’t find my ticket.
Try checking your spam folder for an email from Eventbrite or the National Museum of Australia. Alternatively, we can search for your ticket at the door or contact us at programs@nma.gov.au.
Can I present my ticket on my phone?
Yes, simply show your mobile ticket at the door. For a hassle-free entry, zoom in on the QR code and turn your phone screen brightness up to 100%.
What if I can no longer attend?
Notify us via Eventbrite and/or email programs@nma.gov.au with your details.
Full program
Tigerlily
9.10–10.15pm – Main Stage, Gandel Atrium
Voted Australia’s #1 female DJ three years in a row, Tigerlily has earned a reputation for having one of the most electrifying shows around! Her music blends diverse sounds that traverse boundary-breaking electro and feel-good pop.
Aria
6.45–7.30pm & 8–8.45pm – Main Stage, Gandel Atrium
From touring internationally to residencies at some of Sydney’s most iconic venues, Aria brings high-energy performances to the stage with music that makes you want to dance!
90s mega mix with Subsdance
7.35–7.55pm – Main Stage, Gandel Atrium
From Spice Girls to Ginuwine, Subsdance have created the most epic playlist from the 90s for a fresh and fly dance performance. Enjoy the moves, then unleash your inner 90s pop star in a fun and funky workshop.
Breaking with Project Beats
8.50–9.05pm – Main Stage, Gandel Atrium
Street styles studio Project Beats will be showing off some of their breaking moves with their crew, so get ready to bust a move with some top rocks, fast footwork, freezes and power moves.
Museums & Monsters – live RPG
7–9pm – Visions Theatre
Curious about RPGs (role-playing games)? The Carnelian Cache, a treasure trove of artistry and alchemy, awaits its first intrepid explorers! Watch the story unfold or step into the action on an unforgettable adventure led by our expert gamemasters.
Graffiti wall
6.30–9.30pm – Gandel Atrium
Get your artwork on the gallery walls in a graffiti workshop with Sion from Kraken Kreative.
DIY body art
6.30–10.30pm – Caravan, Gandel Atrium
Turn street art into body art with glitter tattoos and fluorescent body paint. All glitter is non-toxic, biodegradable and made from eucalyptus cellulose.
Miniature surfboards
6.30–10.30pm – Cafe Window, Gandel Atrium
Love tiny things? Rather draw than hang ten? Let your creativity go wild designing your own miniature surfboard!
Friendship bands
6.30–10pm – Friends Lounge
Got something to say? Spell it out on a bracelet or two!
Pop-up arcade
6.30–10.30pm – Caravan Bay Window
Challenge your friends to air hockey, Atari Pong or Dance Dance Revolution. Rack up some high scores or cheer on other players.
Boardgames lounge
7–9.30pm Mezzanine
Chillax in the boardgames lounge. Play with your friends or join an open game on one of the challenge tables.
Skate park
6–7.30pm – Main Entry
See skate stunts in the pop-up skate park featuring ramps and rails by Rock‘n’Rollo. Canberra Skateboarding will be on site with some extra decks for anyone who wants to grind!
Basketball
6–7.30pm – Main Entry
Dribble and shoot against your mates or, for the truly competitive, try your skills against players from the NBA Global Academy and the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence.
Come and try aerial sling
6.30–9.30pm – Gandel Atrium
Get off the ground with Aerial Sports Canberra, Canberra’s own training facility for aerial acrobatics and circus arts.
Mechanical surfboard
6.30–10.30pm – Cafe Window, Gandel Atrium
The pipeline of Hawaii has landed in the Gandel Atrium! When the board goes from slow rocking to crazy fearless will you hang ten or wipe out?
Riding the Olympic Wave
7–7.15pm & 8–8.15pm – meet at the Information desk
Join curator Dr Jono Lineen for a fast and freestyling tour of Riding the Olympic Wave: Breakthrough Sports.
Play professionals
7.15–7.45pm – Friends Lounge
Hear from a variety of experts about how and why play is important, and the unusual places it can turn up.
A competitive conversation
8.30–9pm – Friends Lounge
What drives someone into elite sport? In this conversation, hear professional players from the NBA Global Academy and the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence share their experiences preparing for global competition.
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