North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Museum Movie Night on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
The featured movie is Galaxy Quest.
Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for museum members. Space is limited. Purchase tickets.
The event features live music, science stations, food and drink for sale, and the movie, followed by commentary and movie trivia.
Schedule
- 5:30pm–7pm: Live music and science stations. Food and drinks for sale.
- 7pm: Movie begins in the WRAL 3D Theater, followed by commentary and movie trivia.
Exhibits
Alien Animals
Do we have aliens? Discover some alien like creatures from our Museum collections!
Rocket Launch
Blast off from Earth into the galaxy to help Jason and the Thermions negotiate the peace treaty.
Build a Gorignack
Build and take home your own rock alien and habitat!
Animal Defense Displays
Meet Museum Ambassador Animals that have defense displays like General Roth’h’ar Sarris.
Imagining Life
If life beyond Earth exists, what do you think it looks like? Explore Astrobiology and draw your own alien.
Speaker
Dr. Patrick Treuthardt
Patrick is the Assistant Head of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. His work deals with understanding the evolution of nearby galaxies by studying their different forms and structures.
Music
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Singer/songwriter William Woltz is a North Carolina native who covers a lot of musical territory. He grew up loving both the Beatles and Buck Owens while studying jazz and classical guitar. These days he plays a mix of bluesy originals and interesting cover tunes, always striving for the right blend of old favorites and unexpected treasures. Come prepared to be entertained.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
11 W Jones St
Raleigh, NC
