Special Events

Museums
All museums host special events to commemorate local history, national holidays, and important historical events.

Celebrate the Holidays at a Museum star
There is so much going on in museums across the country. When was the last time you went to your local museum for a special event?

Historical Anniversaries – 100 Hours Event star
Learn more about planning a 100 Hours Celebration to commemorate a major historical milestone using the McKinley National Memorial’s 100th anniversary as a case study.

Historical Anniversaries – Brainstorming star
Do you have a historical anniversary coming up? Get started planning it now! This new series of articles will explore planning a milestone event, using the McKinley National Memorial’s 100th anniversary as a case study.

Historical Anniversaries – Dinners star
Learn more about planning a special dinner to celebrate a major historical milestone using the McKinley National Memorial’s 100th anniversary as a case study.

Historical Anniversaries – Exhibitions star
Learn more about creating an exhibition to celebrate a major historical milestone using the McKinley National Memorial’s 100th anniversary as a case study.

Historical Anniversaries – Penny Campaign star
Learn more about planning a penny campaign to celebrate a major historical milestone using the McKinley National Memorial’s 100th anniversary as a case study.

Historical Anniversaries – Special Tours star
Learn more about planning special tours to celebrate a major historical milestone using the McKinley National Memorial’s 100th anniversary as a case study.

Museum Halloween Events for Families star
Not keen on being scared out of your wits? How about some good old-fashioned Halloween fun?

Museum Halloween Parties star
Every year my museum hosts a Halloween Party for kids and families. It is one of our most popular events, and a fun night for everyone!

Museums at Christmas star
Almost every museum decorates for the holidays. See what’s in your own backyard!

Museums Celebrate Kwanzaa star
Learn more about how museums around the country are commemorating this celebration of African American culture!

Planning Special Events star
Don’t reinvent the wheel! You probably already do some wonderful things that when grouped together can become a special event. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Spooky Special Events! star
Check out some of the creepy happenings at museums around the country!

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