Don't sleep on these useful tips for spending the night at the Museum!

Most Snoozeum questions can be answered by the Snoozeum Participant Guide. Be sure to review this document before the event.

Bringing a large group (15 or more)? Be sure to review Large Group Information and the Group Leader Guide.

Can I check in late? Yes. After 8 p.m., you may check in at the Snoozeum Information Table.

Can I bring food or drink? Please do not bring any food or drink with you to the Museum. We have a snack and continental breakfast scheduled during your visit (both are included in the cost of the Snoozeum). Exceptions are made if you have specific food allergies.

Will there be any restaurants open so we can buy dinner? You may purchase dinner (burgers, pizza, salads, pasta) at the Museum Kitchen in the early part of the evening.

Will I get a patch for attending? Yes. Family participants can pick up a complimentary patch at the Information Table until 11 p.m. Patches for groups will be given to the group leaders to distribute

What will be shown in the Giant Dome Theater? One of the current Giant Dome Theater offerings at the time of your event will be shown. Information will be sent before the event.

Is there a t-shirt available? Snoozeum t-shirts are included in the Gold and Platinum Tiers. They may be available for purchase at the Snoozeum. Check your program for times and location.

Can I bring an inflatable mattress? Yes, but there are limited outlets for air pumps. Please do not blow it up until bedtime.

Can I plug something in overnight? Although we have some outlets around, they don’t all stay on all night. Please call the Snoozeum hotline to see if arrangements can be made: (773) 753-3885. Leave a message and someone will return your call.

Can I sleep anywhere in the entire building? For safety, we will assign you an exhibit area to sleep in. If you sleep in an area other than your pre-assigned one, you will be asked to move. If you have a problem or concern about your assigned sleeping area, please contact a Museum staff member.

Can we leave the Snoozeum early and not spend the night? Yes. If you need to leave at any point during the Snoozeum, just report back to the Entry Hall and let the guard at the base of the escalator know that you are leaving for the night. Depending on the time of the night/early morning, the guard will let Security know to raise the garage gate so you and your party can depart.

Can we wander and explore the Museum all night? No. The Exhibits will be closed and Snoozeum participants will be sleeping throughout the building.

Does it get dark after the lights go out? Not entirely. Safety lights remain on in all exhibits. Some areas are darker than others. If you have trouble getting to sleep, we have complimentary sleep masks, or you may bring you own.

Is first aid available? Staff trained in first aid will be available throughout the entire evening. Should you have a need for first aid, please notify any Museum staff member.

Call the Snoozeum hotline at (773) 753-3885 or email us.
For a quicker answer on the day of the event (before 5 p.m.), calling is better.

Questions after 5 p.m. the day of the event or to reach someone at the event? 

Call our security desk at (773) 753-2574.