Museum by Moonlight

I've been to two Moonlight events and will go back for future ones as well!Is so nice to see everyone dressed up in themes and having fun like kids again!The food and drinks are always a hit! I love the small bites and samples of food and trying new places I might not have otherwise.The event is a fund raiser for a good cause so that makes it even better!Each year the theme is different. One event was roaring 20s and the next was enchantment. Nice thing is that you can do as little or as much as you want with the theme. I've seen people go all the way into a character and people dress casually. The only sore spot is when a place runs out of food. Especially early in the evening and you didn't get a chance to try. But there are so many spots to sample and also tons of games and activities and photo ops all around.

A time was had!Museum by Moonlight at the Children's Museum is such fun! If you're a kid at heart this is the place you want to be!The fun ranges from getting to play with all of the interactive activities at the museum, to exploring the exhibits child free, and having a nice cocktail and giggling with your friends while you walk around and reminisce.There are yummy snacks to sample from local eateries and you will love moving from Florida floor enjoying each of the unique treats.And don't forget - the DJ keeps the party going all night, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

Everything about this event was easy. Parking was free. There was a slight line to get in but what else can you expect when you get there on time. Getting in was great. They had enough people scanning tickets that we flew in. Just in general would recommend. It was nice having a 21+ event since I don't have children and don't really have an excuse to go to a children's museum. There were a lot of people there and we didn't run into a single mean person. So that part was great too! A nice extra thing- all the food vendors giving away samples. I got to try all kinds of food in Indy that I haven't tried yet and some of my old favorites too.

Great time and the 20s theme event was amazing. The wife and I had a Indy trip without the kids and wanted to try something different, and this museum by moonlight didn't disappoint. The experience was definitely well put together and enjoyable.

I've known about this event due to a previous employer but never took time to go or volunteer. I tried to win tickets with YES and in between that when my CM Niki B emailed i decided to sign up to volunteer as i really am trying to stay consistent in my community. You get to chose your own job and shift based on availability. I initially chose 2 but was only needed as the primary check in assistant. We had orientation & training that told us of the event & how it'd go.The night of was beautiful. There were so many people and things to do. The silent disco was in dinosphere allowing people to use headphones & switch between two live dj's. There were plenty of drink & food stations on each floor. Most of the exhibits were open! Another popular gallery was the face painting. I think it's wonderful that the museum continues to host this ADULT only event :) Parking was in the free garage for guests

This was my husband and my first year at the event and we were SO excited to win tickets from Yelp (thanks again!!). We arrived about 30 minutes early to score free parking at the museum and were pleasantly surprised to be able to enter early. Everyone got a red ticket for a free drink, which we passed off to others (non-drinkers over here) once we realized water and soda were free. The delicious free samples were ready and each table had their own line. We started with delicious dessert (I can't remember the company but the staff was so nice!), moved on to brisket from City BBQ, then Nutella chocolate crepe from Yolk (swoon). There ended up being food on every level, such as Maggiano's, Melting Pot (those strawberries though!), Ocean Prime, Donatoes, etc. There were also alcohol tables but they were always crowded, which cramped the halls a bit. It was REALLY great to explore the museum kid-free and spend time looking at/reading what we wanted to see. Neither of us had been the museum in years and it was truly a blast. The sports exhibit was especially cool and we can't wait to come back when it's warm to check out the outdoor part. We also want to return for the Greece Exhibit opening June 15th. The music was the right level without being overbearing and the silent Dino disco was a cool touch with available music only on headphones. Pacemates walked around advertising the silent auction, local Indy ghostbusters were present, as was Rowdy from the Indians and folks dressed up in Star Trek gear. We ended up winning Eli Young Band tickets from Hank FM and sweet Pacers shirts and hats in the sports area. Free stuff? Woot woot, thanks vendors!The best part: riding the carousel! Suggestions to make it that much better next year: more trash cans so there's less trash laying around. I hated seeing this for volunteers/employees to clean up later and was worried the cups would leave rings on the nice equipment. Incorporate a LOT more recycling bins: I saw SO much plastic being thrown into trash cans, oh my green heart! Turning the air on/heat down: it was SO hot (and I'm never warm), people were sweating just standing around. Require less of the same food: there was SO much pasta/mac n cheese: vendors should see the menu ahead of time and switch it up. Make sure vendors also don't out of food (some ran out 90 minutes into the 4 hour event). Overall an amazing charity event that we look forward to attending again next year!

What a fun event! I'm mad at myself that I waited so long to go for the first time (2019). To start, get tickets early if you plan to go! Prices go up & it does sell out. I will say for a sell out I enjoyed still being able to get through likes relatively quickly and never feeling too overwhelmed. We parked in the garage and took the sky bridge over - right to the Yelp red carpet! Enjoyed the props and photographer available. You then take the ramp down to the main level and go through the line to have tickets scanned. There was a lot going on here. ComedySportz (to be honest - a bit weird), radio boots, food and bar lines. They sell drink tickets instead of paying straight at the bars. $7 a piece or 3 for $20, etc. Got some tickets and headed to the top to wind down through the floors and exhibits. Be warned that some exhibits do not allow you to take food or beverage into them but have a space to check and sit your items while you go through. The food was delicious! Had samples from Arni's, Joella's, Nameless, Titus Bakery, melting pot, Bluebeard, half liter/big lug & ocean prime. The most enjoyable part however was the silent disco. We spent the full last hour down there. We did have to wait a few minutes for headsets but not too bad. Drinks aren't allowed into the main dance area. But wow - how entertaining. All in all, great event for a great cause. Will for sure go again!

OMG....Museum by Moonlight is such a fun even put on by the Children's Museum several times a year that combines three things we love as adults, Booze, Food and a chance to be a kid....This event is amazingly well put together of the trifecta. Food is provided as samples from various restaurants from around the city. Never had creamy chicken velvet soup from Soupremecy...well no fear...they were at Museum by Moonlight and blew samplers away with their rich creamy goodness. Wondered what else is amazing at Arni's outside of their pizza....hey now is the time to try their innovative pineapple meatballs and creamy mac and cheese. Wanted to try that new chicken spot in Broad Ripple Joelle's...hey here is that chance with scrumptious pieces of chicken and a taste of their Mac and Cheese. Need a cake for a upcoming wedding or birthday party of family reunion, Cretia's cakes and bakery will suck you in with their melt in your mouth caramel cake...To wash all the delectable samples is a nice selection of Sun King beer, various wines and cocktails. Finally end the night partying in the silent party downstairs in the dinosaur atrium....nobody will ever know you can't dance because hey we are all dancing to our own tunes! The void left by the lack of need to be embarrassed has been filled with lots of fun smiles and crazy dance moves. If you've never been to Museum at Moonlight...I suggest you jump on some advanced tickets and join the fun.

We had a great time tonight! I'm so glad they brought back the silent disco - definitely my favorite part of the evening. I love occasionally "leaving the party" by simply taking my headphones off for a few moments just to listen to everyone singing in their own little world... and the joining right back in the party. Lines for food were not too bad, all less than a few minutes. I never bothered to get a cocktail or beer because all the lines were swamped for drinks though. This year people seemed to be dressed down compared to years past. Not a bad thing, but it's something I'll note for next year when I'm belaboring my choice of which bow tie to wear...

You can't fight the moonlight! When the adults take over things get a lot MORE fun, dinos dance, djs spin, cafeterias become bars, and you leave all your troubles at the door.This is my second year attending the Museum by Moonlight - what a thrill to get all gussied up - and enjoy the museum to ourselves. Walking into the main corridor the music is bumping, wheels are spinning, and o the Ghostbusters are right around the corner. The bar is stocked with Hotel Tango Spirits and Sunkking beer, a great way to start the night. I do wish they had some Circle Kombucha or another non alcoholic non soda option. The drinks were basic but strong and I took it upon myself to get a little creative. My fav mix of the night was something I deemed Moon Fairy Punch - Hotel Tango Vodka, Gingerale, and a shot of hibiscus tea from HoiTeaToiTea. There was great potential for nibbles, however I highly reccomend eating before you come otherwise you'll spend the whole night standing in long lines for little nibbles and no one likes a hangry party goer. Most of the food vendors usually sell put within the first 2 hours, after talking to the vendors it seems there's a lack of communication between the museum and the volunteer vendors serving which creates a lapse in product. I didn't get to try at least... ¹/4 or more of the vendors. However I did have some favorites of the night! Half-Liter (Sahms Alehouse / Big Lug) was serving up homemade jalapeno biscuits with blackberry jam and tender moist brisket. A new restaurant I've never heard of, Low Carb Revolution served up some type of corn (succotash) soup that was divine - I could have eaten 20 of those! And.... the Buffalo Tortellini from Nameless Catering is ALWAYS a pleaser. The most creative dessert I tried was a Jello Shot with a sprinkle rim from Cretia Cakes. And the most tasty dessert was Small Cakes Cupcakery a GF Chocolate Cupcake! In past years I remember there being a more variety of food offerings - however they seem pretty basic other than the aforementioned above, this year. There also weren't a strong presence of truly local businesses, which was a little disappointing. However I know that's a large expense for a small business. I'd love to see a more creative way.to be environmentally friendly in following years... the amount of mini plastic plates / bowls etc that exist for a 2 second bite sort of break my heart. After all that indulgent food we decide to head to the dino exhibit to work it off. I LOVE the silent disco! It is by far my FAVORITE part of the Museum by Moonlight event. It's a great use of space, and mesmerizing watching the sky in the dino atrium light up. I wish all clubs were like the silent disco and I literally can't remember the last time I smiled that much. Be prepared for your face and your feet to hurt!A few other notes...-You must purchase drink tickets at a different counter other than the bar. Those tickets are NOT refundable. Several patrons purchased tickets ahead of time and then ran out of time to use them before last call (which was not announced). The bar refused to refund them. One person was out up to $40. So I reccomend purchasing them as you go. -They didnt sanitize the headphones before redistributing - so bring some wipes to wipe down everything. Or take some extra Vitamin C that day.-Make a game plan of what you want to do most - things run out quickly. We missed several food vendors and all the classes and extras sold out 15-30 min prior to events.-Wear comfy shoes so you can get your grove on!This is a great way to raise money for the Children's Museum child funds so that under privedged kiddos can enjoy the fun and I can't wait till next year!