Nighttime Adventures & Overnights

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Spend a Night at the Museum

Where Sweet and Scientific Dreams Come True!

Immerse yourself in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with nighttime adventures and overnights at MODS! Have an experience of a lifetime that kids and grown-ups will remember forever!

Dates: May 10 (Wild Weather Night) • June 14 (Superhero Edition) • September 7 (Pocket Monsters)

Calling all kids ages 6 to 12! It’s time for a thrilling evening filled with fun and science at MODS. Caregivers, it’s your chance for a kid-free night out, while your young ones embark on an action-packed themed adventure exploring MODS after dark. The Museum has a fantastic lineup in store, including pizza feasts, exciting IMAX®* experiences, exhibit exploration and mind-blowing science shows and activities.

COST**: 
Members: $35
Non-members: $40
Sibling Discount: $5 off each additional sibling

Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

*IMAX subject to the appropriateness of film content.

**Registration is open through Friday the week of the event at 3 p.m. Registration is not confirmed until full payment is received and spaces cannot be held. Subject to change or cancellation based on registration minimums of eight (8) children.
***Late pickup fee: $2 per minute after 9 p.m.

Sleep at the Museum!
From 6:30 p.m. – 8 a.m. the next morning

Great for Groups
Enjoy exclusive access to two floors of immersive exhibits before rolling out the sleeping bags for a unique night at the Museum. The evening also includes themed activities and pizza or sandwich platters for dinner.

All groups require one chaperone (21 years or older) for every 10 children participating.

Minimum:
45 children and 5 adults

Maximum: 
150 participants (including chaperones)

Overnight Prices:
Participants: $2,250 for 50
Additional Adult: $40 
Additional Child: $45 

To book an overnight camp-in (up to 150 participants maximum) please fill out the form below

Watch a 45-minute documentary film on South Florida’s biggest IMAX screen for an additional $12 per person.

Watch the latest Hollywood movies on South Florida’s biggest IMAX screen for an additional $18 per person.

Learners will journey through the night sky in our portable planetarium and zoom through the galaxy as we look at constellations, planets and beyond.

Cost: $245 for two (2) 45-minute sessions.

*NOTE: Activity requires three (3) weeks of advanced notice.

Engineer Frontiers (Adapted for all grade levels.)
Build, create and innovate the evening away. Learners will use the design process to solve real-world problems in our Makerspace, The Hangar.

Night in the Everglades (Adapted for all grade levels.)
The Everglades is our backyard and this adventure will let your learners explore what makes this place so special. Activities include meeting MODS animal ambassadors and exploring the water cycle.

Space Exploration (Adapted for all grade levels.)
Blast off in this overnight filled with intergalactic fun. Learners will build rockets, see the stars and experiment just like astronomers.

  • Museum of Discovery and Science requires a minimum of 50 paid participants (including chaperones) to conduct an overnight.
  • Maximum capacity is 150 participants (including chaperones).
  • The Museum reserves the right to cancel or postpone overnights due to insufficient booking, scheduling conflicts or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • To meet the minimum number, we reserve the right to combine groups from similar organizations (i.e. multiple Girl Scout troops can be combined for one overnight). The Museum will not combine groups from different organizations.
  • All campers must be at least five years old.
  • Sleeping bag or air mattress
  • Pillow
  • Warm night clothes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Slippers (footwear is required at all times)
  • Flashlight
  • Please do not wear Crocs™, flip-flops or sandals*
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Televisions or radios
  • Heavy or awkward appliances
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Electrical appliances
  • Electronic games
  • Sterno or cooking appliances
  • Valuable items

* For safety reasons, it is important that these items are not worn or brought to the Museum during your Overnight Adventure.

Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total amount of the overnight is required to secure the overnight date. Reservations without paid deposits are subject to cancellation. Deposits can be made by credit card or check.

Cancelling/Rescheduling Fee:
If groups cancel or reschedule the overnight a $75 rescheduling fee will be applied. Please note that rescheduling cannot be guaranteed due to limited availability. If the reservation is cancelled 14 days or less before the visit, no refunds will be issued. No refunds will be issued for a no-show and the group will be charged an additional fee of $75.

To book an overnight camp-in (up to 150 participants maximum) please fill out the form below

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