A Real-Life ‘Night at the Museum’ Returns

At New York’s American Museum of Natural History, a beloved tradition has come back to life — quite literally.

Families once again roll out their sleeping bags beneath the towering skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex and the massive blue whale as the museum revives its “Night at the Museum” sleepovers.

First launched in 2006 after the success of the Ben Stiller movie, the program invites children aged six to twelve to explore the museum after dark through flashlight tours, scavenger hunts, trivia games, crafts, karaoke, and even bedtime stories read under the dim glow of exhibit lights.

Paused for several years during the pandemic, the event has returned with renewed excitement — tickets for the next two months are already sold out.

Parents call the experience magical, while kids like eight-year-old Jake Nelson describe it as “crazy” and unforgettable.

For a $225 ticket, participants enjoy a night of wonder, a morning breakfast, and memories that feel straight out of the movies. With another film installment reportedly in the works, the magic of “Night at the Museum” continues to live on — both on screen and in real life.