Overnight Explorations
Only available during the academic school year. *
Enjoy a rare opportunity to stay at the Science Center at night. Explore the exhibits and discover special programs during this private after-hours experience. We welcome all groups and tailor the experience to fit your needs, including curating trips for Scout groups to focus on badge-earning activities in place of the live science demos.
Please see Field Trip Guide for more information.
Overnight Explorations are from 5:00pm to 7:00am Tuesday – Thursday and 5:00pm to 8:00am on Fridays.
All Overnight Explorations must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 35 participants
- Must be kindergarten (accompanied by a parent) or older
- Chaperones: 1 adult required for every 5 children
- Invoice must be paid in full two weeks prior to scheduled event to finalize reservations
BASE PACKAGE:
- $45 per/participant and includes:
- Two Live Science Demos or One Class Blast
- After-Hours admission to Exploreum’s Permanent Exhibits**
- Pizza Dinner
EXPERIENCE ADD-ONS:
- Continental Breakfast – $4 per/participant
- PCI Digital Dome mission-based film – $5 per/participant
- Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream – $50
- Traveling Exhibit** – Call for Pricing
IMPORTANT NOTES: What to Bring: All participants must bring a sleeping bag, twin-sized air mattress, or cot. Food and Drink: No outside food or beverages are permitted, with the exception of closed-top water bottles. Please inform us of any food allergies.
*Availability subject to change based on holidays, blackout dates and weather
**Overnight Explorations do not include traveling exhibits; please call for pricing.
The Exploreum reserves the right to reject booking requests and entry into the science center should your group not meet requirements.
Contact 251.208.6880 or email education@exploreum.com for more information.