Behind the Story
Mason can’t wait to celebrate his birthday with a sleepover at the museum of natural history — his favorite place to visit. Who wouldn’t want to sleep surrounded by gemstones, or under a massive blue whale? Armed with headlamps for the dark hallways, a map, and a list of clues, Mason and his two best friends take off on a scavenger hunt through each hall of the museum. But they aren’t just trying to solve the clues. They’re scouting for the best place to spend the night. Which spot will feel right?
Sleeping next to a T. rex in the Hall of Dinosaurs feels too scary. And sleeping with the monarch butterflies would probably tickle. This decision isn’t as easy as Mason thought it would be…. But wherever they end up, the museum at night is the best place for a birthday adventure!
FUN FOR EVERYONE
The fun facts and riddles throughout will keep children engaged and their imagination soaring, Sleepover at the Museum will definitely convince anyone that museums are fun! We especially loved that the book included an illustrated museum map which allowed for kids to follow along on the scavenger hunt path. There’s even a little something for adults at the end – an inspirational list of cool cultural institutions across the country, allowing your family to bring this adventure off the pages and into your local museum.
A Real Night at the Museum
Did you know that Sleepover at the Museum can be a reality at the American Museum of Natural History? The museum offers amazing sleepover adventures for children ages 6-12 and their parents! As the door closes and the lights dim, children will don flashlights and enter the Age of Dinosaurs and stand beneath a fearsome T. rex, explore the Hall of Human Origins, and enjoy the 3-D movie, Backyard Wilderness. As the magical night falls families will settle down beneath the famous 94-foot-long blue whale, next to African elephants or at the base of a striking volcanic formation and fall asleep in the darkened halls of one of the world’s most beloved museums. How cool is that? This is one adventure that is definitely on our bucket list!
