Most people think of musty corners and old relics when they think of museums, but with an upcoming activity, one BYU museum will be a hot spot of romantic activity.

This Friday, the Museum of Peoples and Cultures is hosting a date night in conjunction with International Education Week to liven up the atmosphere.

The date night will be full of activities such as viewing Anasazi pottery from Fourmile Ruin in the “New Lives” exhibition, “Cultural Trivia” scavenger hunts and pottery making with prizes.

The whole activity is called “Culture-Me-Mine,” and for $10 per couple, it offers something unique to students looking for an interesting date idea.

“I think the most appealing thing about ‘Culture-Me-Mine’ is that it gives students a chance to break out of the norm and take someone on a unique date,” said Anna McKean,
promotions manager at that museum. “The most interesting part about this night is learning about the different cultures around the world. Students will get the chance to compare the differences between potteries from various regions all around the world, and then they will get to use that pottery as inspiration when they make their own clay sculptures.”

For students who are tired of going out for the typical dinner and a movie with that special someone, “Culture-Me-Mine” will bring an element of education to the experience.

“My wife is a docent [guide] at the museum and they have some really neat exhibits,” said Shawn Vanwagenen, a junior majoring in Spanish. “It would be a great date idea; who doesn’t like museums?”

There will be refreshments offered at the activity and every participant can make their own piece of pottery to keep.

“I love seeing people walk away with a new appreciation for a different culture and I enjoy seeing everyone have a chance to make their own pots,” said Jane Barlow, educational assistant at the museum. “I think we forget how much fun it can be to actually make something.”

Students are invited to find somebody to bring to the activity because it is an easy date and a good “getting-to-know-each-other” type outing.

“The great thing about this date night is that you can be an active participant,” Barlow said. “It’s a unique opportunity to learn something new, in a painless way, while having a good time. It’s also fun to see your date in a new setting and hear their opinions on the exhibit [which are] good conversation starters.”