Sleep Under a Blue Whale at NYC's American Museum of Natural History!

The American Museum of Natural History is bringing back its wildly popular "A Night at the Museum: The Overnight Experience"! Get ready for an unforgettable night exploring the museum's wonders after dark.

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What Awaits You?

Imagine exploring dinosaur fossils by flashlight, discovering amazing mammals, insects, and minerals, participating in thrilling scavenger hunts, enjoying karaoke, and ending the night with a captivating bedtime story—all while sleeping under the museum's iconic blue whale!

Activities include:

• Guided flashlight tours of dinosaur fossils
• Self-guided tours of mammals, insects, and minerals
• Trivia
• Scavenger hunts
• Karaoke
• Bedtime story

"We are excited to reintroduce this celebrated program that provides a rare opportunity for guests to experience the wonders of the Museum long after visitors have gone home," says Museum President Sean Decatur. "The experience is sure to create memories that families will treasure forever."

Dates and Tickets

2025 Dates:

• October 24 (Friday)
• November 22 (Saturday)
• December 5 (Friday)

2026 Dates:

• January 10 (Saturday)
• February 7 (Saturday)
• March 6 (Friday)
• May 22 (Friday)
• June 5 (Friday)

Who can attend? Children aged 6-12, accompanied by parents or caregivers (children under 8 require constant adult supervision). Groups of 5 or more children (8-12 years old) also need adult supervision.

Tickets start at $225 per person and include the sleepover, snacks, breakfast, a special gift, private shopping access, and a museum pass for a future visit. Ticket sales begin September 30th for members and October 7th for the general public.

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