Night in the Museum

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Four children wearing pajamas are reading books in dinosaur hall.
Four children wearing pajamas are reading books in dinosaur hall.

$80 non-members/$75 members/$70 groups of 10 or more/$99 VIP (Very Important Paleontologist)
7 p.m.–9 a.m.; check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 6–12; one adult required per three children

Save the date! Tickets on sale November 17, 2025

Experience the Academy’s towering dinosaurs — including T. rex — after dark! Your action-packed night at the museum barely leaves room for shut-eye. Explore every corner of the Academy’s famous exhibits, including The Big Dig and Outside In. Enjoy a fascinating live animal show.

Hang out with your fellow explorers and enjoy delicious snacks, breakfast and coffee. Sleep next to roaring lions, stalking tigers or ancient dinosaurs. Check out awesome specimens, do hands-on experiments and see the museum as you never have before. What will you discover after dark?

Night in the Museum is perfect for scout groups, birthday parties, kids’ clubs, sports team retreats and more. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. The group discount is automatically applied to your cart when you add 10 or more standard Night in the Museum registrations.

Full payment is due upon registration. Refund requests made 30 days or more before registration ends are subject to a $20 per ticket fee. Refund requests made fewer than 30 days before registration ends are subject to a fee equal to 50% of the order total. Tickets are non-refundable after registration ends. Night in the Museum is appropriate for groups and families with children ages 6–12. One adult is required per three children.

Schedule a Private Overnight

Looking for an exclusive evening for your group? Do you have a specific date in mind? Develop your guest list and contact us to reserve the museum for your private group of 200 to 275. Contact reservations@ansp.org or 215-299-1060 for more information. Can’t meet the 200-person minimum? Contact us for availability for your group to join a public date.


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