to suggest that museums should be open on saturday nights

[libertytrainers]

would be great, something to do on a sat night, away from the kids, would pay to get in, stafffing would be good surely with students wanting expererience?

what's not to like?

I'm with you there. We go to the local late nights at the museum and they are always busy, and we've been to museumnacht in Amsterdam a couple of times. It's a really nice night out and with no kids running around, it's much more enjoyable than a daytime trip I think.

I thought all of the exhibits wake up and wander the museum at night so it's not really safe is it?
I always fancy going to soft play without the kids! They should definitely open at night!!

A few of them are I think. I know the Natural History Museum does evenings and overnight stays every now & again. Or at least, it used to.

From time to time the Tate does a Late.

Lots of people go.

I'd like that but I feel sorry for the staff who'd have to work.

but staffing would be good for students?

They use that time to hire out for weddings and corporates.

Museums at night 2014 is next weekend!

I think for the Natural History overnights, you have to take a child.

The British Museum has evening events (don't know about overnighters)

I went to the national portrait gallery in the evening- it was lovely- they served wine, it was quiet- bit full of tourists or bored kids. Perfect date IMO.

I just checked. The NHM do still do overnights, called Dinosnores.

meditrina they do separate ones for adults and children. I'd love to go with DH but suspect his snoring may wake some of the exhibits.

The Late Tate is more pick up there, than go with date.

Bars open, but drinks only permitted in some rooms.

Not just students, parents with children could also like night work to save using childcare.

Open up in the night opens creates job, gives people more option rather than restaurants/pubs and hopefully generates profit.

What students are you knowing that are desperate to work on a Saturday night?

It is more than just students you need, you'd need extra cleaners, the cafes would have to be open, more security etc.

God this thread's depressing

I'm sitting here thinking "Actually yes, a museum on a Saturday night sounds like a great idea".

Then I thought, "Wait Worra? What happened to getting pissed on a Saturday night and wandering through the town centre, with a kebab in your hand, screaming the lyrics to something by Maddona?"

It's now just a blurred memory

pah you heathens

Our local museum is open next weekend at night, they have asked for volunteers to help

So we're looking for a venue which has nudity art, dinosaurs and plenty of booze; suitable for pick-ups, first date, or rediscovering what a DH looks like when he's scrubbed up a bit. There will be both witty and erudite conversation and seriously loud rock music (for worra to song along to).

All staff will be volunteers and will be paid a minimum of twice the London living wage (or regional equivalent). And everyone attending will have been vetted by a select committee of Countryside Alliance members to ensure that no matter how plastered, we will all clear up properly after ourselves.

Wait, what about kebabs?

There is a fabulous kebab place about 20 yrds from our local museum.

Never let it be said I'm not cultured Wanda

How about kebab van on the way out? Don't want to let the smell get into the coat of a woolly mammoth.

A lovely idea but sadly most museums and galleries are cutting staff and opening hours due to government funding cuts at the moment rather than extending them. I agree they should be open in the evenings though - even if it was only one Saturday night a month.

Last night was Nacht der Museen in Frankfurt. It is a great idea, held annually, but is a lot more fun in warm weather, when it is not pouring with rain.
It is a pity that it is an annual event only. Once a quarter would be brilliant.