Pack your sleeping bag and join us for a fun-filled overnight science adventure! Explore NYSCI and participate in planned activities before camping out among the exhibits.

Answers to frequently asked questions (pdf) about Science Sleepovers. For more information, or to book your Science Sleepover, Discovery Day or Science After Dark, please call 718-699-0005 ext. 348.

Times: 6 pm – 9 am (the next day)
Fee: $40 per person ($43 with patch)

Your Science Sleepover Fee Includes:

• Admission and parking
• Group orientation
• Exploration of over 450 hands-on science exhibits
• Live science demonstrations
• A Make-it and Take-it activity
• Evening snack and light breakfast
• Auditorium presentation 

Add a New York Hall of Science Sleepover patch for an additional $3 (total cost per child $43).

Groups of 200 people or more can reserve their own private Science Sleepover night.
Private Sleepover Request Form (pdf)

Groups with fewer than 200 participants can join an open evening date.
Open Evening Registration Form (pdf)

Science Adventure Sleepover or ShadowPLAY Sleepover
(choose one theme)
Saturday, March 20, 2010: Girls Sleepover
Saturday, March 27, 2010: Boys Sleepover

Science Playground Sleepover

Saturday, April 24, 2010: Girls Sleepover
Saturday, May 15, 2010: Boys Sleepover
Saturday, May 22, 2010: Girls Sleepover

Private Sleepover

Invite your community group, scout council or service unit to a unique science experience (minimum 200 people).

Science Adventure (Available all year)

Explore NYSCI's 450+ hands-on exhibits, participate in science demonstrations, make a cool science craft, and experience a science theater show, all before camping out among the exhibits. In the morning, the fun continues with a light breakfast and more exhibit exploration.

Sleepover dates fill up quickly so register early!

Please note:

Open Girls Sleepovers are for girls only (ages 6 and up) with female leaders and chaperons. No male siblings or friends are allowed.

Open Boys Sleepovers are for boys only (ages 6 and up) with male or female leaders and chaperons. No female siblings or friends under the age of 18 are permitted.