Have you and your kids seen “Night At The Museum” or “Night At The Museum 2?” If your kids would love to spend their own night at a museum, you don’t have to take them all the way into the city. There are a number of museum sleepovers right here on Long Island. Some are open to all, and others are specifically for groups like Scouts.
1. Atlantis Marine World
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Atlantis Marine World offers its Sleep with the Fishes overnight events. Despite the name that sounds like something out of The Godfather, this museum sleepover is filled with fun. The event includes a private fish feeding, educational programs, dinner and breakfast, and more. You can event add a morning cruise on the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat for an extra fee.
Call (631) 208-9200, extension 186 or visit Atlantis Marine World for more information on dates, prices or scheduling an event for your group for this sleepover adventure.
Atlantis Marine World
431 Main Street
Riverhead
(631) 208-9200
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Call (631) 208-9200, extension 186 or visit Atlantis Marine World for more information on dates, prices or scheduling an event for your group for this sleepover adventure.
Atlantis Marine World
431 Main Street
Riverhead
(631) 208-9200
Please click to learn more about Atlantis Marine World and the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat.
2. Cradle of Aviation Museum
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The Cradle of Aviation is a world-class museum that celebrates Long Island's significant role in the history of flight. The museum can hold a sleepover for your scouting group. There is a minimum of 50 attendees, and there must be one adult present for every four children. Scout Sleepovers at the Cradle of Aviation include a guided tour, a Scout-related activity, scavenger hunt, bedtime snack breakfast and more.
Call (516) 572-4066 or visit Cradle of Aviation for pricing and availability.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
Garden City
(516) 572-4111
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Call (516) 572-4066 or visit Cradle of Aviation for pricing and availability.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
Garden City
(516) 572-4111
Want to learn more about the museum? Then please visit my article on the Cradle of Aviation.
3. The Long Island Children's Museum
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The Long Island Children’s Museum features both Scout sleepovers ---which you reserve for your children's troop-- and a regularly scheduled Family Overnight (often held in January) with different themes. Kids have time to explore the museum, learn about popular subjects like archaeology, magic and forensics, all with traditional camping elements like the museum’s virtual “campfire.” Each overnight includes an interactive theater experience, a bedtime snack and a continental breakfast in the morning.
For more information, please call (516) 224-5840 or visit Long Island Children's Museum.
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
(516) 224-5800
For more information, please call (516) 224-5840 or visit Long Island Children's Museum.
Garden City
(516) 224-5800
4. The Science Museum of Long Island
Looking for a sleepover adventure for your Scouting troop? The Science Museum of Long Island offers Scout Sleepovers with fun, educational themes for different age groups. Your troop will earn a badge, take part in an evening hike with a campfire, and in the morning, stroll along the museum’s beach.Call (516) 627-9400 to register. Have your credit card, the programs you’re interested in and an idea of the dates that best suit your troop before you call.
For more information on prices and themes, please visit Long Island Science Museum.
Science Museum of Long Island
1526 North Plandome Road
Plandome
(516) 627-9400
