Once a month, the Stanley hosts themed events for students called "Nights at the Museum" because they occur Thursday nights, when the museum is open late. These events are designed to introduce the museum to students across campus through engaging activities.
These events are planned and developed with the assistance of the Campus Engagement Coordinator, a student employee who works with museum staff to engage student audiences.
All events are free and do not require registration unless otherwise specified.
Night At The Museum: Bingo Queens
Thursday, November 9, 2023 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us for our next installment of Night at the Museum—a series of monthly events for students that occur Thursday nights, when the museum is open late.
This Night at the Museum event will be a night of fun with snacks and an art-themed bingo game led by a local drag queen!
More information to come.
Night At The Museum: Date Night
Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us for our next installment of Night at the Museum—a series of monthly events for students that occur Thursday nights, when the museum is open late.
This month we're hosting a Date Night in observance of Valentine's Day. Join us for a night focused on love and romance. Come dressed to the nines with your valentine (or your galentine!) and party with us!
More information to come.
Night At The Museum: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us for our next installment of Night at the Museum—a series of monthly events for students that occur Thursday nights, when the museum is open late.
This month we're hosting a Wikipedia edit-a-thon.
An edit-a-thon is a campaign dedicated to increasing representation of cis and trans women, non-binary people, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, feminism, and the arts on the internet. Learn to edit, update, and add articles to Wikipedia at this workshop, which will be focused on...
Night At The Museum: Pizza & Paint
Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us for our next installment of Night at the Museum—a series of monthly events for students that occur Thursday nights, when the museum is open late.
This month we're hosting a paint-and-sip-style creative workshop, led by a University of Iowa art student.
More information to come.