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Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums

Moonlight is a quarterly program hosted by the Museums on Main Street. Adults 21+, with a valid ID, are invited to visit our Museums on Main Street while enjoying an adult beverage.

Marizabella shows off a millipede to guests at the "Art and Arthropods" Moonlight.
A staff member of the museums showing a millipede to gathered guests.
A picture of two hands, each holding a drink, clinking the cups together in front of art in the museum.
A picture of patrons in a yellow-painted room in the museum full of artifacts and an American flag.
Guests get food from a food truck at "Moonlight."
A photograph of the entrance to Moonlight full of people purchasing from the bar.
A picture of people in the Museum of Art gallery during "Moonlight."
A picture of a crowd watching musicians play at "Moonlight."
Chris pours a drink for a guest at the Agave Tasting during May 2025's "Moonlight."
A photograph of adults playing brainteasers in large wooden boxes in the museum courtyard.
Marizabella shows off a millipede to guests at the "Art and Arthropods" Moonlight.

Free Admission to Patrons Ages 21+ with a Valid ID

Time:

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Last entry at 8:15 PM.

Location:

Enter at the Museum of Nature & Science Entrance on Main Street!  You then have access to all three Main Street Museums–the Museum of Nature & Science, Museum of Art, and Branigan Cultural Center.

A picture of a woman holding a clear bottle full of swirling purple liquid with glitter inside it.

Adult Beverages and Food:

Adult beverages and food from food trucks can be purchased on the premises throughout the night.  No outside food or drink is allowed.

Water and light snacks are provided for free inside the Museums.

Signature Drink:  The Moonlight Margarita!  A delicious blueberry margarita crafted specifically for Moonlight by Dry Point Distillers.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, July 11, 2025 – Summer Social

Summertime fun doesn’t just have to happen in the sun! Come to the “Moonlight: Summer Social” to have a swell night on the town.  Live music, food trucks, and a cash bar provided by Dry Point Distillers means you’ll be strolling through our exhibits in style!

As always, entry to the Museums for this program is FREE and will only be possible through our Museum of Nature & Science Atrium entry on North Main Street for the evening and this event is open only to adults ages 21+ with a valid Government Issued ID required. There will be a cash bar from Dry Point Distillers on premises, as well as the Green Chile Paddy Wagon food truck and non-alcoholic drinks from Francy Emilade in our gated courtyard for the evening. There will also be some complimentary refreshments inside the museums.

More Information to come!

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