Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the Museum after dark
- Explore the Museum's one-of-a-kind exhibits after everyone else has gone home.
- Participate in special science activities and make your own science toys.
- Complete a scavenger hunt for a special patch.
- Sleep nose-to-nose with a 727, next to a giant heart or steps away from a toy-making factory.
Snoozeums are open to groups of both boys and girls, ages 7 to 12. One adult chaperone must accompany every five children. Groups must have a minimum of 10 persons.
The $45 per-person fee includes overnight admission, activities, a Snoozeum patch, snack and breakfast. Parking is not included. One of the current Omnimax® films is available (for an additional, reduced cost). Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Upcoming Snoozeums
We've set our Snoozeum dates for the upcoming school year!
Group Snoozeums:
WAIT LIST ONLY: Feb. 3, 2012
WAIT LIST ONLY: Feb. 24, 2012
WAIT LIST ONLY: March 16, 2012
WAIT LIST ONLY: April 20, 2012
Request a reservation
Future Snoozeums
More dates will be announced in the near future. Sign up to be notified of future Snoozeums.
Learn More
Check out our policies and procedures, or have your questions answered on our Snoozeum FAQ. You can also share this document with participants: What to Bring.
- Group Leader Contract (due with down payment)
- Participant Roster Form (due with final payment)
- Participant Agreement and Release Form (due the night of the event)
For information, call the Snoozeum Hotline at (773) 684-9844, ext. 2687 or e-mail us at snoozeuminfo(at)msichicago.org.
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