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Spotted somewhere inside the game by @helphowdoiusethis.
Inside the Magic - Disney Jeopardy: Episode 61
Night at the Museum was a category this episode! Due to KRA's existence, the 400 category answer has to specify "live-action".
Abbott Elementary - 19 April 2023
Referenced in S02E22 "Franklin Institute". The clip has been removed from YouTube.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - 3 October 2022
Referenced in S09E24 "Museums". Embedded video begins a few seconds before, for context.
Two Dots - Marvelous Museum Scavenger Hunt (2022)
In a limited time event in the mobile game Two Dots, themed in a museum. Larry, Ahkmenrah, Teddy, Jed, and Octavius are visible on the steps in the first level.
Ultimate Weird But True: 1,000 Wild & Wacky Facts and Photos - September 2011
Seen on a page in this book regarding Jeff Koons's Balloon Dog. Available for sale through Thriftbooks.
Top Chef - 8 December 2010
Theme of S08E02 "Night at the Museum". Featured Joe Jonas, who starred in NatM 2 as one of the Cherubs. Involved cooking for the NATM Sleepover at the AMNH.
Wheel of Fortune Solutions
23 November 2009 - Episode #5121 [Season 27]
Category: Movie Title
Answer: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN
Jeopardy! Solutions and Categories
9 February 2007 - Teen Tournament Quarterfinals
Category: Movies
Clue: "Working the graveyard shift, security guard Ben Stiller sees natural history exhibits come to life in this film" ($1600)
Answer: Night at the Museum
20 October 2008
Category: Old Hollywood
Clue: "His co-stars have ranged from Judy Garland (in several films) to Ben Stiller (in "Night at the Museum")" ($400)
Answer: Mickey Rooney
15 April 2009
Category: Movies Any Time
Clue: "Attila the Hun & Sacajawea are characters in this 2006 Ben Stiller comedy" ($600)
Answer: Night at the Museum
21 October 2009
Category: Night at the Museum (All works of art with "Night" in their titles.)
1 December 2009
Category: Nights
Clue: "In 2009 this actor spent a second "Night at the Museum" as Larry Daley" ($400)
Answer: Ben Stiller
5 July 2011
Category: Movie Sequels
Clue: "In the second "Night at the Museum" movie, Larry fights the "Battle of" this place" ($400)
Answer: The Smithsonian
2 May 2012
Category: Laugh Lines
Clue: "Teddy Roosevelt, to Larry the security guard in this movie: "Lawrence! Why are you slapping a monkey?"" ($400)
Answer: Night at the Museum
9 April 2013
Category: Playing President
Clue: "Teddy Roosevelt in "Night at the Museum"" ($800)
Answer: Robin Williams
5 May 2015
Category: Multiple Roles, Same Movie
Clue: "Ben Stiller as Larry Daley & the caveman Laaa (the third film, "Secret of the Tomb")" ($800)
Answer: Night at the Museum
25 January 2016
Category: "At" The Movies
Clue: "The sequel to this 2006 film was subtitled "Battle of the Smithsonian"" ($600)
Answer: Night at the Museum
13 October 2016
Category: "N"tertainment
Clue: "Real-life historical people who came to life in this 2006 Ben Stiller film included Teddy Roosevelt & Sacajawea" ($800)
Answer: Night at the Museum
30 January 2017
Category: Yes, Mr. Movie President
Clue: "Robin Williams saddled up to play this president in "Night at the Museum"" ($800)
Answer: Teddy Roosevelt
21 June 2019
Category: One Actor, Multiple Roles
Clue: "In a sequel to this comedy, Amy Adams plays Amelia Earhart & later, a modern look-alike who meets Ben Stiller" ($1200)
Answer: Night at the Museum
23 January 2020
Category: The Rest of the Movie's Title
Clue: "This film series: "Battle of the Smithsonian"" ($400)
Answer: Night at the Museum
10 January 2023
Category: NYC Subway Stops
Clue: "If you want a day at the museum, take the C train to 81st Street to enjoy this "Night at the Museum" museum" ($1000)
Answer: The Museum of Natural History
22 June 2023
Category: Movie Title Connections
Clue: "Date ____ at the Museum"
Answer: Night
31 October 2023
Category: Night at the Museum
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Different from parodies, which use the concepts and ideas in the series; references are simply nods to the franchise or simple details in the background. An example would be if a character had a Tablet of Ahkmenrah pin on their bag, or a certain pair of miniatures on their desk.