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.