One the big screen: Night at the Museum takes over the Smithsonian

May 20, 5:18 PMDC Community Theaters ExaminerJamie Hardy

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Night at the Museum 2 Screen-shot

Night at the Museum returns to the big screen in a sequel that invades the DC Smithsonian. This is the first movie ever produced in the Smithsonian museums and includes such Iconic locations as the Lincoln Memorial and the Air and Space Museum. An all-star cast featuring the return of Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Robin Williams. Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) Goes to the nation's capitol to rescue his beloved museum friends who have been crated and shipped to the National Archives for storage. A light comedy with an easy kid friendly plot, featuring some of the nation's most beloved Icons, from Darth Vader to Sesame Street. The plot of this movie is not stand alone, seeing the original is imperative to understanding the sequel.

To truly experience Night at the Museum 2 - the Smithsonian is hosting a midnight showing opening-night, to be shown on the National Museum of Natural History on Thursday, May 22 at 11:00 pm. This will provide movie goers with the added ambiance of watching the movie where it takes place. Feel like a part of the movie and enjoy the after hours admission to the museum. Tickets are $15.

To view the movie in any other theater -  Night at the Museum 2 opens everywhere Memorial Day Weekend. See the movie trailer here.