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
Friday 2 May, 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
get creative with a dinosaur t-shirt workshop
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.

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.

Please 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 Dino Snores for Kids. We reserve the right to search your bags and test your liquids and confiscate any alcohol. In extreme circumstances, anyone behaving inappropriately, for alcohol-related reasons or otherwise, may be ejected from the event at the discretion of the Event Manager and security team.

In some activities, the activity leader may request volunteers. We cannot 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 cannot guarantee where you will 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 are unable to reserve tickets until full payment has been received.

Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will be able to regain entry if you choose to leave the premises on the night of the event.

Carer tickets are available on request, subject to availability. If your child has any access needs or a disability that requires additional support, please do email dino-snores@nhm.ac.uk to discuss.

The Museum reserves 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.

The Natural History Museum does not recommend parking on Princes Gardens or Prince Consort Road due to recent criminal activity. All parking is at the vehicle-owners own risk.

Ticket prices are subject to change.

Contact us

For large groups and special assistance please phone +44 (0)20 7942 5725.

Got a question? Call us on +44 (0)20 7942 5000, Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 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

VIP tickets for this event are sold out. Enter your details to be added to the Dino Snores for Kids VIP waiting list.

Looking for a calmer way to enjoy the Museum?

We’ve got you covered! Dawnosaurs is our special early morning event for neurodiverse children and their families. With reduced capacity and a more relaxed atmosphere, it’s a perfect way to explore the galleries at your own pace.