A boy leans over a small green toy dinosaur

Dino Snores for Kids

An overnight museum adventure for the whole family. This unique sleepover gives kids aged 7 to 11 the chance to explore the Museum after dark while taking part in exciting and educational activities.

South Kensington, London
Fridays 18 July and 22 August, 18.30
Adult: £85, Child: £85, Member: £76.50

Partner of Dino Snores for Kids this summer

Find out more about BEAR snacks

Have you ever wanted to have a sleepover with a giraffe? Or spend the night camped beneath a blue whale?

Join us for a night of exploration and adventure among the Museum’s most incredible creatures. This will be a sleepover you’ll never forget.

After setting up camp in one of our amazing galleries you’ll be treated to an evening of awesome activities with plenty to learn and discover along the way.

You’ll have the chance to:

explore the Museum by torchlight
participate in an interactive activity with two Victorian paleotologists
dig deeper with an educational science show presented by a Museum scientist

At midnight, it’s time to settle down to sleep. In the morning, breakfast is served bright and early and you’ll discover incredible facts about the natural world in a trail around our iconic galleries before the Museum opens to the public at 10.00.

Our partner for Dino Snores for Kids this summer is BEAR Snacks. They’ll be bringing exciting activities and more to the summer’s events.

Accessibility information

Most of our Dino Snores for Kids activities take place on the Ground Floor and there’s lift access to other areas. Sleeping areas are on the Ground Floor and First Floor. Let us know if you’d prefer a Ground Floor sleeping spot.
A dedicated quiet area is available throughout the event and there’s ample seating around the Museum.
You’re welcome to settle down for bed before the scheduled lights off.
There are multiple accessible toilets. We also have a Changing Places toilet in our Blue Zone.
If you or someone in your group is unable to queue for long periods, speak to our security staff and they can fast track your entry.
Blue Badge parking spaces are available on request.
You’ll be able to provide us with any special requirements ahead of the event. We’ll be in touch if any further information is needed.
If you’d like more information on whether this event is suitable for you and your family, a visual story and kit list is available on request.
To request a free ticket for a carer or personal assistant accompanying an individual with a disability call us on +44(0)20 7942 5000 Monday to Friday, 09.00–17.00. Tickets are subject to availability.
If you have any questions, email our Dino Snores Team at dino-snores@nhm.ac.uk.

Visiting information

This event is for children aged seven to 11.
Bookings are required. No refunds will be given.
The event will begin at 18.45 and we cannot allow entry after 20.00.
Read the Dino Snores for Kids FAQ before booking to ensure you get the most out of the event.
The consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden at our Dino Snores for Kids sleepovers. If our staff suspect you’ve been consuming alcohol, our Events Manager has the right to search your bags and test your liquids. If you’re caught with alcohol, your party will be removed from the event immediately.
In some activities, the activity leader may request volunteers. We can’t guarantee that everyone who volunteers will be selected.
Guests will be divided into teams for the activities. Sleeping areas are different for each team and we can’t guarantee where you’ll be sleeping in advance.
You may change your booking to an alternative Dino Snores for Kids date as long as you inform us at least 30 days before the date of your original booking. Alternative dates are subject to availability and must take place within one year of your original booking. A £10 administration will be charged for each changed ticket.
All groups, including school and youth groups, must pay by card or invoice in advance of the event. We’re unable to reserve tickets until full payment has been received.
We can’t guarantee that you will be able to regain entry if you choose to leave the premises on the night of the event.
We reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the event as required, such as adjusting the locations, timing or content of the activities. This is to ensure that we deliver a safe and excellent experience for all guests at all times.
We don’t recommend parking on Princes Gardens or Prince Consort Road due to recent criminal activity. All parking is at the vehicle-owner’s own risk.
Ticket prices are subject to change.

Contact us

For large groups and special assistance call us on +44(0)20 7942 5725.

Got a question? Call us on +44(0)20 7942 5000, Monday to Friday, 09.00–17.00 or email us at any time.

A child and a woman sit in front of the T. Tex during dino snores

Very Important Palaeontologists

Get the VIP treatment with our new Camp Stegosaurus experience. Along with the Dino Snores for Kids evening activities, VIP tickets include:

a camp bed in a special camping area around Sophie the Stegosaurus
a free gift on arrival (one per child in the group)
a pre-packed snack lunch box for the evening snack break
a cooked breakfast
an animal handling show in the morning

Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.

Adult: £135
Child: £135
Member: £121.50

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