Night at the Museum

December 28, 2024 | 4:30pm (no admission after 7pm)
Cost: $20: Adults | $15: Youth, ages 6-18, Active Military | Free: Kids 5 & under

Come to Mission San Luis Rey and experience our first Night at the Museum. Enjoy the night exploring our expanded museum after hours. For one night only, you will be able to walk thought the beautiful display of Christmas lights in the Sacred Garden, see the first California Pepper tree closer, enjoy the beauty of the Historic Church illuminated with hundreds of candles at night, and shop during extended hours at the mission gift shop.

Other fun things happening during Night at the Museum:

• Historical characters and engaging docents in some areas of the museum, church and cemetery
• Enjoy Christmas music and a beautiful nativity and decorations in the Historic Church
• Hot chocolate and sweet bites
• A special Christmas scavenger hunt for the entire family
• Lots of photo opportunities throughout

Here are some helpful tips for your visit:

• Check-in will take place at the entrance of the Mission Museum and Gift Shop
• The doors for Night at the Museum will open at 4:15 pm
• Please come with your email receipt and we will verify it at check-in. (If you don’t have your email receipt, your name will be on a list where you check-in.)
• Additional tickets will be available at the door
• The last admission will be at 7:00 pm
• We recommend wearing warm clothes as part of the tour is outdoors
• The exit will be through the Museum Gift Shop
• Our sacred garden has hundreds of beautiful lights, so photo ops are available
• The Mission will close at 8:00 pm