Dinosaur Adventure
Spend the night at the Maryland Science Center
Date and time
Location
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230Refund Policy
About this event
- 15 hours 30 minutes
Grab your field book and dive into a dinosaur mystery!
Calling all junior paleontologists! Spend an unforgettable night at the Maryland Science Center digging into dinos. Examine clues from our planet's prehistoric past and see if you can piece together enough evidence to identify a mystery dinosaur. Challenge yourself to a raptor approved tippy tower building game. Roam the exhibit halls with your herd, and more!
This event is intended for families with children ages 5+. All attendees must purchase a ticket. Children must have an adult in their party.
What to expect:
- Check-in: Please arrive between 5:30 - 7:30pm on Friday, June 7. Please see FAQs for parking information.
- Exhibit Exploration: Enjoy open exploration of our hands-on exhibit halls from 5:30 - 9:45pm.
- Themed Activity Stations: Drop by dinosaur themed activity stations and see if you've got what it takes to be a paleontologist from 6:00 - 9:30pm.
- Planetarium Show: Pop into the planetarium to take in views of the star-studded nightime sky. Show starts promptly at 7:30pm.
- Evening Snack: A light snack will be provided at 8:30pm in the cafe.
- Lights Out: We'll say nighty-night to the dinosaurs and shut off the lights at 10:15pm. Lights will come back on at 6:30am.
- Breakfast: Wake up to a light breakfast served in the cafe from 7:00 - 8:00am.
- Morning IMAX and Departure: Catch an IMAX film before heading out for the day. Show begins at 8:15am. This event officially ends at 9:00am when the IMAX film ends.
What Should I Bring?
Slumber Supplies: Sleeping bag and pillow (no air mattresses or tents, please) and minimum toiletries. We encourage wearing clothes that you can sleep in to the event.
Additional Information:
- Dinner is not provided. An evening snack is provided as well as breakfast. We encourage eating dinner before arrival, but you can bring your own food, visit a local resturant, or place an order for delivery. Please note that if you choose to leave the building after check-in, you must return by 9:00pm.
- Any adult over the age of 18 will be required to sign a waiver.
- There is very limited outlet access. Please bring your phone fully charged.
Frequently asked questions
This is a family-friendly event intended for ages 5+. All children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult companion.
Each person will need to provide their own sleeping bag. Bring along what you normally would take for an overnight—toiletries, pajamas, flashlight, sleeping pad, etc.
Right in the exhibit halls! All attendees will be sleeping on the second floor of the Science Center.
Visit www.mdsci.org/parking for nearby parking information. Please note that we cannot guarantee that our daytime validation will be honored on overnight parking. We encourage you to consider making arrangements to be dropped off and picked up.
A light evening snack will be provided at 8:30pm and a light breakfast will be provided int he morning. You are welcome to bring additional food and snacks which can be consumed in the cafe. You are also welcome to order food for delivery from a local restaurant.
We'll say nighty-night to the dinosaurs and shut off the lights at 10:15pm. Lights will come back on at 6:30 am.
We get it—stuff comes up. Purchasers may request a refund up to 7 days prior to the event.