Family Movie Night | Elf (2003)

When: Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 6:00pm
Price: Included with Museum admission

Join us for some popcorn, hot cocoa and Family movie night!

Starring Will Ferrell, this hilarious Christmas film tells the tale of a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts on Christmas Eve and is transported back to the North Pole and raised as an elf. Years later Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a journey to New York City to find his true identity. Sing along with Buddy and his friends and learn fun, new facts about the North Pole, Elf Culture, and every Buddy else! 

Event Timeline:  

  • 6:00 PM – 6:15pm: Welcome and hot cocoa bar open
  • 6:15pm – 8:00pm: Screening of Elf (2003, 97 mins.)

Tickets include all-day entrance to the Museum (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM).

Questions? Email familyprograms@mcny.org 

Members: To receive your discount, click on the "Buy Tickets" button above, then sign in to your account on the ticketing page.

Accessibility: Auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.

Sponsored By

Museum of the City of New York’s Family Programs are made possible, in part, by the Rochlis Family Foundation, The Eshe Fund, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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