Night at the Museum of Culpeper History

Groups will sleep in one of our galleries. When groups check in they will be informed of their sleeping area. Groups cannot reserve a specific space in advance.

You may bring sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and twin air mattresses (no queen- or king‐size, please). Battery- or foot-operated pumps are recommended as we are unable to guarantee sleeping space near an outlet. Please test your air mattress and pumps before arrival. Cots are NOT allowed.

We recommend comfortable clothes with layers to sleep in as the temperature may adjust through the night. Shoes are required in the museum, so you might want slip-ons for late-night restroom visits. Headphones are required if you need to use your phone after lights out. We recommend a flashlight.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES No handheld electronic gaming devices No valuables No weapons

Snack typically consists of a small, bagged snack like chips or pretzels. There is also water. Breakfast typically consists of fruit, muffins, granola bars, as well as hot coffee, juice, and water. Water is available all night.

If someone in your group has allergies, you are permitted to bring your own food for snack and breakfast. We cannot guarantee that our provided food is allergen‐free. Please let us know ahead of time so that we can do our best to recognize and accommodate any allergies.

The museum does not get totally dark, as there are safety lights on in spaces throughout the building. If you are a light sleeper, we recommend that you consider bringing a sleep mask to block any ambient lights and earplugs to tune out nighttime noises. We ask that all guests be mindful of others.

No. Activities are designed for children 8–12 years old, and we find that younger guests have a tough time understanding and participating enough to enjoy the event.

No. To ensure a positive experience for all guests, all children attending must be 8-12 years old. Adults may only attend as chaperones.

Registration for each event ends at midnight on the previous Saturday (1 week) before the event. All reservations are first come, first served. No tickets are available at the door.

Refund requests made 2 weeks or less before registration ends will only be entitled to a refund of fifty percent (50%) of the fee. Tickets are non-refundable after registration ends.

The best way is if the group leader buys tickets for everyone. If an individual buys a ticket they must note the group leader on the reservation. Groups are welcome to join public overnight dates, pending availability. If you would like to book a private overnight for your group, please contact us.

We will send an email to ticket purchasers and we ask that the information be forwarded to all participants. Participants must know the name of the person who bought the tickets in order to check-in. If you haven’t received any information, please reach out to your group leader.

Check-in begins at 7:00 pm at the museum front desk. The doors will be locked at 7:30 pm, anyone arriving after that will not be allowed in and will not get a refund. We will have the list of participants but you should bring a copy of your ticket just in case. If you are part of a group see above.

The museum does not provide parking for program guests. However, the nearest long-term parking lot is a block away from the museum at the Triangle/Amtrak lot.

Free next-day admission is included in your ticket. Please continue to wear the wristband distributed at the program to gain entry to the museum. The museum is closed to the public from 9 am to 10 am as we prepare for the upcoming day.

NO alcoholic beverages and weapons of any kind are permitted in the building. Anyone thought to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be escorted from the premises without a refund. Please leave valuables and electronics at home. All Museum of Culpeper History safety policies apply.