How to Watch Night at the Museum in Order
To watch Night at the Museum, start with Night at the Museum.
Watch Night at the Museum in release order for a first viewing — start with Night at the Museum (2006). There are 3 films, released between 2006–2014. That is 5.2 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 1.8 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 3 watched- 1Night at the Museum2006Essential108m
- 2Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian2009105m
- 3Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb201498m
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What is the correct order to watch Night at the Museum?
For a first viewing, watch Night at the Museum in release order, starting with Night at the Museum (2006) and ending with Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Night at the Museum films are there?
There are 3 Night at the Museum films.
Can I skip any Night at the Museum films?
1 of the 3 films carry the main story: Night at the Museum. The other 2 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Night at the Museum?
Start with Night at the Museum, released in 2006. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Night at the Museum?
Watching every Night at the Museum film takes 5.2 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 1.8 hours.