Game Night: Clues from the Curator

Game night just leveled up.

Ancient rivalries, timeless strategies, and a museum full of secrets await at this exclusive 21+ event as the museum becomes a living game board where history, chance, and clever thinking collide for a night of play.

Throughout the night, museum educators will guide you through the history, cultural significance, and rules of ancient games, including Senet, Go, Mancala, and Patolli, offering hands-on opportunities to learn and play them yourself. From games tied to ritual and the afterlife to those built on strategy and chance, discover how play has connected people across civilizations for thousands of years and influenced games we still play today.

Beyond the game tables, the museum itself becomes part of the experience, transforming into a game of exploration and discovery. Guests will piece together clues, spot patterns, and unlock connections woven throughout the galleries to help solve the mystery of the curator’s brand-new exhibition concept.

Whether you are a seasoned strategist or a curious beginner, this evening offers a unique way to engage with history through play. Come ready to think, compete, collaborate, and see the museum in a whole light, at night.

Come for the games.
Stay for the challenge.
Your final move reveals it all.

Tickets include access to all exhibitions and special programming, snacks, and an open bar of beer, wine and our specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages are available for purchase.