The area will be transformed into a "Casa Amor" for another After Dark student event — this one titled "Love Island", which will be filled with love, romance and unnecessary drama around every corner.
Museum co-ordinator Charlie Buchan said the After Dark events were held about three times a year and were popular with students, but this event looked like it was going to be much bigger than they had expected.
"It's been really popular online. It's gone a bit viral.
"We've had a lot of students tagging their friends in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, so were expecting some people to come down from those places.
"I think it's the theme of Love Island that's done it. It's super popular with young people at the moment."
Mr Buchan said they were encouraged to dress in their best island outfits and there would be dancing, challenges, entertainment, a DJ, a confessional, a fire pit, a cocktail bar and more.
"Dance among the butterflies, cool off with a tropical cocktail, or duet at our famous planetarium karaoke to Love Island top hits," he said.
"We'll have challenges and activities from fact or fiction, to Love Island-themed science experiments, and you can strike your most dramatic pose in our mirror photo booth.
"Pull someone for a chat and grab some food from some of Dunedin's best food trucks on the reserve," he said.
The event was R18 and would run from 7pm-10pm tonight, he said.
