It’s-a Me!
Let's-a go to the DMA! It’s national Mario Day, which means it’s time to celebrate the most beloved and bestselling video game franchise of all time.
Come dressed as a character from the Mario franchise and qualify to enter a raffle for a chance to win a Mario prize pack.
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All night, Hamon Atrium
Learn how science, technology, and art intersect as you create your own unique video game controller out of everyday materials.
HERE WE GO!
5:00–8:30 p.m., Hamon Atrium
Team up for a competition using an oversized retro video game controller that will put your gaming skills to the test.
The team who makes it the farthest will win a prize. Team must be present in the Hamon Atrium at 8:30 p.m. to claim the prize.
YOU GOT A STAR!
5:00–8:30 p.m., Level 4 Landing
Join this live-action version of Mario Party and play a series of mini-games that will challenge your creativity.
Complete the game and win a prize!
WAY TO GO!
5:30–8:30 p.m., Chilton Studio
Get back to basics and create a pixel-based image composed entirely of colored squares.
MAMMA MIA!
6:30–8:00 p.m., Hamon Atrium
Eileen Tan, founder of 7 Notes, pianist, and avid Mario lover, will play a fun medley of music from the Mario Bros. collection while you pause for a drink and a byte to eat in our cafe.
WAHOO!
6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Meet at the main Guest Services Desk
Jump, drift, and stomp your way through our collection with Education Coordinator Bora Leiby, who will highlight the crossover between different forms of perspective found in art and video games.
OKEY DOKEY!
7:30 p.m., Meet at the main Guest Services Desk
Jacqueline Chao, The Cecil and Ida Green Curator of Asian Art, will talk about the connections between historical Japanese art and the style and structure of contemporary Japanese visual storytelling.
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