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: Collage Night
Thursday, October 9, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
It's time for another Night at the Museum! Calling all paper-lovers and journal-keepers: this month, we're hosting an entire evening of collage arts! Whether you're new to collage or a seasoned artist, feel free to stop by the Stanley for snacks and craft supplies. Have a junk journal or other materials you like to work with? Go ahead and bring them--otherwise, we've got supplies to get you started.Make sure to bring your Stanley Student Challenge card with you to get a stamp for attending the...
Night at the Museum: Chill & Create
Thursday, November 13, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us for our next installment of Night at the Museum, a series of monthly events for UI students that occurs on Thursday nights when the museum is open late.This month, our session is aimed at helping students destress around midterms by making and viewing art. To do this, we're teaming up with Dana Keeton, a local artist, art therapist and mental health counselor.All night in the lobby, we'll have snacks and art materials provided for creative mask making. Dana will take interested students...
Night at the Museum
Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. Nights at the Museum events occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late. 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. Information about past Nights at the Museum can be found here. Attending student events also...
Night at the Museum
Thursday, March 12, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. Nights at the Museum events occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late. 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. Information about past Nights at the Museum can be found here. Attending student events also...
Night at the Museum
Thursday, April 9, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. Nights at the Museum events occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late. 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. Information about past Nights at the Museum can be found here. Attending student events also...