• Family of 4 happily posing in their sleeping bags in front of coral reef exhibit
    Treat your family to an overnight Academy adventure!
  • Mother and son set up air mattress for Penguins+Pajamas sleepover in African Hall
    After an evening full of exciting activities...
  • Mother and 2 daughters make silly faces at Penguins+Pajamas sleepover
    ...drift off to dreamland next to your favorite exhibit!
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Get ready for the wildest sleepover ever! Tickets sell out quickly, so book your Penguins+Pajamas experience today.

General Admission
Academy Members

A Night at the Museum for Your Young Explorer!

Explore the exhibits after-hours: Discover the deepest depths of the oceans, travel to the tops of rainforests, and blast off into outer space at your own private planetarium show.

After milk and cookies, roll out your sleeping bag in an exhibit area like the flooded forest tunnel, Philippine Coral Reef, or even face-to-face with Claude the albino alligator!

In the morning, rise-and-shine for breakfast time at the Academy Café—and continue your adventure with complimentary next-day admission to the museum.

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Available Sleepover Dates

Boy jumps on air mattress at Penguins+Pajamas sleepover
  • Friday, January 25, 2019 (Girl Scout exclusive) SOLD OUT*
  • Saturday, February 9, 2019 SOLD OUT*
  • Saturday, February 23, 2019
  • Friday, March 8, 2019 (Boy Scout exclusive)
  • Saturday, March 23, 2019 (Boy Scout exclusive)
  • Friday, April 5, 2019
  • Friday, April 26, 2019 (Girl Scout exclusive)
  • Friday, May 10, 2019
  • Saturday, June 8, 2019 

*Click here to be added to the waitlist.

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Pricing and Perks

Penguins + Pajamas guest comes face to face with Claude the albino alligator

$119/General Admission
$99/Academy members and groups of 10 or more

Price includes:

  • Overnight stay in an exhibit area
  • Live animal presentation
  • Rainforest access until 8 pm
  • Planetarium showings
  • Late night snack and early morning breakfast
  • Overnight parking in Music Concourse Garage
  • Next day admission to the Academy
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FAQs

What is the age limit for sleepovers?

Sleepovers are open to children ages 5-17. An adult chaperone (25 and older) must accompany every group of no more than five children, and assume full responsibility for such children.

No persons 25 and older may participate in the sleepover unless accompanied by a child for whom the adult is responsible. Similarly, no unaccompanied children may participate in the Sleepover. People between the ages of 18 and 24 are welcome, but may not serve as chaperones.

Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of the children attending, and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

All our events, including Scout-exclusive events, are coed, and we welcome moms, dads, brothers, sisters, and even interested friends as part of your group.

Please read our Guidelines and Safety Rules for more information.

What do I need to bring to the sleepover?

Do bring: Pillow, sleeping bag, toiletries (showers not available), hard-soled shoes/slippers

Do not bring: Flashlights, tents, outside food/drink (unless related to a special diet), coolers, balloons, radios, weapons

Optional: Air mattresses, earplugs, sleep mask

The Academy also requires a signed Waiver of Liability form for each adult and each child attending a sleepover. For children, the Waiver must be signed by the child’s parent or guardian. The Waiver of Liability must identify the adult who will be responsible for the child during the sleepover. Only original Waivers will be accepted; no faxes or copies. No one can be admitted without a completed Waiver.

Please note that Waivers are date-specific: Click the desired Penguins+Pajamas date below for the corresponding Waiver.

Can I stay at the Academy the next morning?

After the Sleepover ends at 8 am, the museum must be vacated to prepare for opening. Since next-day admission to the museum is included with your sleepover ticket, feel free to get your hand stamped and re-enter when the building opens to the public for the day.

Can I bring my own food?

We do not allow outside food into the Academy during sleepovers, except in connection to a dietary restriction (please contact us in advance to arrange this). Dinner and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café from 6-9 pm. A bedtime snack and breakfast the next day are included.

Where can I park?

Garage parking is included; bring your ticket with you for validation. Please note that there is no overnight street parking (as per Golden Gate Park regulations) and that the garage is not operated by the Academy.

Can I leave at any time during the sleepover?

There are no in/out privileges during the sleepover. If you leave the sleepover for any reason before its conclusion, you may re-enter when the Academy re-opens the next day.

What if I want to reschedule or need to cancel?

Full payment is due at the time of booking for up to 9 individuals. Groups of 10 or more must pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of the number of the people in their group within 3 business days of booking request. Full payment is due 60 days prior to the event date.

If requested more than 30 days prior to the event, up to 10 tickets of an order may be rescheduled once without penalty. No refunds or transfers to other dates will be given within 30 days of the event date. The Academy reserves the right to cancel any Penguins+Pajamas sleepover at any time.

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