Moscow's "Night at the Museum" is an event during which some of Moscow's museums open their doors over the weekend - and overnight - for Moscow residents and visitors. Many museums also host entertainment to attract people to the event. A free Moscow event, Night at the Museum has been observed since 2007.
Some of Moscow's best museums participate in Night At the Museum. Participating museums, of which there are over 100, include:
- Tretyakov Gallery
- Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
- Cosmonaut Museum
- State Darwin Museum
- State History Museum
- Moscow Archeology Museum
- Museum of Modern Art
- Gulag Museum
- Bulgakov Museum
Time and Dates of Moscow's Night at the Museum:
Night at the Museum has traditionally been held in the middle of May on a weekend. For example, in 2008, the even was held May 17-18. In 2010, the event began on the night of May 15. Museums begin opening their doors around 7pm, though opening hours can vary from venue to venue. Though some museums keep the entertainment going until well into the next morning, some museums are only open for a couple of hours.
