Operation Overnight: 57 Amazing Sleepover Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Centers

October 18, 2019
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When “Night at the Museum” first premiered in 2006 I remember thinking “Cool Experience!” What a perfect way to learn history ! Talk about engaging and connecting to learning! Imagine being able to explore galleries with live exhibits of people and things you have studied or will study in the second of the trilogy, ” In 2009 when “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” made its debut, I became even more intrigued with the idea and that feeling grew in 2014 when “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” premiered, I couldn’t wait to get the books.

Night at the Museum is a fantasy-comedy feature film based on the 1993 children’s picture book, The Night at the Museum, written and illustrated by author/illustrator, Milan Trenc. In 2006, the movie was novelized by Leslie Goldman as a book for young adults.

Since the release and success of the movies and the publications of the books, overnight and sleepover museums have increased in number and participation.

If you watched any or all of the “Night at the Museum” trilogies and like me wondered what really happens in the museum after dark; wonder no more! Check out the book “Sleepover at the Museum” written by Karen Lefrak and illustrated by David Bucs and then check out one or more of the sleepover opportunities listed below and let the discovery begin!

In order to meet the diverse interest, needs and wants of you, your children or your organization, this compilation was devised with my intent to provide an eclectic mix of educational programs, late-night activities, unique after-parties, diverse overnight experiences, surreal sleepovers, and adventurous slumber arrangements.

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It is with this concept in mind I’ve compiled 57 sleepover destinations which include museums, centers, zoos, ships, aquariums, and stadiums. Most are for children and chaperones, but some have adult or couple sleepovers. Just think of the discoveries and explorations possibilities within these incredible and awesome opportunities.

What sleepover participants say

Check Out These 57 Amazing Sleepover Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Centers

  • Rubin Museum Adult Sleepover
  • National History Museum Sleepover
  • Chabot Space Center Sleepover
  • National ARchive Museum Sleepover
  • Carnegie Science Sleepovers (Engineering Challenge, Sleepover, Tropical Science Sleepover, Boys Only Gaming Sleepover, Polar Express Sleepover, Odd Squad Sleepover, Astronomy Sleepover, Camp-in Sleepover, Beauty and the Beast Sleepovers; Sci-Fi Sleepover, Matilda Sleepover for Girls, Forensic Science Sleepover)
    Carnegie Science Center
    One Allegheny Avenue
    Pittsburg, PA
    412-237-3400
    https://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/science-sleepovers/
  • Cincinnati Museum Center Sleepover (Dinosaurs, Cave, Science, Monsters and Museums, Space, LEGO, Super Friends, Into the Wild)
    Cincinnati Museum Center
    1301 Western Avenue
    Cincinnati, OH 45203-1103
    https://www.cincymuseum.org/overnights/
  • Connecticut Science Center
    Columbus Boulevard,
    Hartford, CT 06103
  • Franklin Institute Camp-In
    Franklin Institute
    222 North 20th Street Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA  19103
    215-448-1200
    https://www.fi.edu/camp-in
  • Kidspy Overnight: Operation Secret Slumber
    International Spy Museum
    700 L’Enfant Plaza, SW
    Washington, DC 20024
    202-393-7798
    https://www.spymuseum.org/
  • Sleepovers at The National History Museum (Dino Detectives , Once Upon a Butterfly, Extreme Flyers, Ice Age Adventures, Museum-ologists, Eye Spy Adventures)
    National History Museum of Los Angeles County
    800 Exposition Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA  90007
    213-763-DINO (3466)
    https://nhm.org/sleepovers-natural-history-museum
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  • Chicago Field Museum Sleepover
  • Perot Museum Sleepover
  • California Academy of Science Sleepover
  • American Museum of National History Sleepover

These are only some of the sleepover opportunities. To find others closer to you just do a search. Please feel free to send me an email or add additional opportunities in the comment section.

  • Overtime Overnight Experience
    College Football Hall of Fame
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