Hilarious Museum Heists and Hijinks

Description: While not directly about a museum, this film features a man who turns into a fish and helps the U.S. Navy during WWII. A museum scene involves a comedic misunderstanding about a fish exhibit.

Fact: The film was Don Knotts' first starring role in a feature film, and it was one of the first movies to use a combination of live-action and animation.

Description: In this sequel, Inspector Clouseau's bumbling nature leads to a series of comedic events, including a scene where he inadvertently causes chaos in a museum while trying to solve a case.

Fact: This was the fifth film in the Pink Panther series, and it was the last to feature Peter Sellers as Clouseau.

Description: In this Muppet adventure, Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo travel to London to investigate a jewel heist at the Mallory Gallery. The film combines the Muppets' unique brand of humor with a classic caper plot.

Fact: The film features a real-life fashion show sequence with Miss Piggy, and it was one of the first films to use computer-generated imagery for the opening credits.

Description: While not exclusively about a museum, this comedy features a bumbling inspector investigating the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond from a museum. The slapstick humor and Steve Martin's performance make it a fun watch.

Fact: This film is a remake of the 1963 original starring Peter Sellers, and it includes a cameo by the original Inspector Clouseau, Herbert Lom.

Description: This film kicks off a trilogy where a night guard discovers that the exhibits at the Museum of Natural History come to life after dark. It's a perfect blend of comedy, adventure, and a touch of magic, making it a standout in the museum comedy genre.

Fact: The film was inspired by a book by Milan Trenc, and the animatronics used for the exhibits were created by the same company that worked on the "Jurassic Park" films.

Description: This film follows a group of art thieves who plan to steal a priceless painting from a museum. The humor comes from the characters' quirky personalities and the elaborate heist plan.

Fact: The film was shot in Philadelphia, and it features a real-life art heist expert as a consultant.

Description: This British comedy involves a tontine, where the last surviving member inherits a fortune. The plot includes a museum scene where a priceless artifact is mistaken for a piece of junk, leading to comedic chaos.

Fact: The film features a young Michael Caine in one of his early roles, and it was based on a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Description: Bill Murray stars as a man who thinks he's participating in an interactive theater experience but ends up in a real spy caper involving a museum. The film's humor comes from the mistaken identity and the absurdity of the situations.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Robert Farrar Capon, and it was one of the last films to be released on VHS before the transition to DVD.

Description: Dave Foley stars as a man who believes he's being chased by a hitman after his boss is murdered. One of the comedic set pieces involves a museum where he tries to hide, leading to humorous misunderstandings.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, and it features a cameo by the late comedian Phil Hartman.

Description: Although primarily a crime film, it includes comedic elements when a group of burglars plan to rob a museum. The film's humor comes from the characters' ineptitude and the absurdity of their plan.

Fact: The film was remade in 2004 as "The Score," starring Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, but the original has a more light-hearted tone.