1993
Milan Trenc writes the first book.
This page serves as a timeline regarding events in the fandom and franchise. This will include publication dates for fics, fan meetups, events, and further instances of fandom activity.
This page will be updated occasionally. If you find a historical event (establishment of a livejournal group? a panel at a convention? announcement of a new theme park ride?), please let us know!
The left side of the timeline is for franchise activity, including film releases, social media campaigns, and other official activity. The right side is for fandom activity, such as historical periods and releases of majorly influential fan works.
Milan Trenc writes the first book.
The first film is released, dir. Shawn Levy.
The first fic for the series is written: Drawing Contest by xxmyfearsmylies.
Battle of the Smithsonian releases.
Secret of the Tomb releases.
The NatM Big Bang is organized.
Lightning in a Bottle begins publication.
The NatMusical is revealed by Levy, with songs composed by Alan Menken.
Any Weather begins publication.
Night at the Museum: Midnight Mayhem opens at Genting SkyWorlds in Malaysia.
The NatM Fanzine is made, raising over 8,000 Euros for charity.
Kahmunrah Rises Again releases, beginning the animated continuity.
The inaugural NatM Week is held, and over 40 works were created.
The NatM Search is established.
The first NatM Weekend is held.
Midnight Mayhem closes down, as does the gift shop.
The NatMusical releases, beginning Era 4.