The Cincinnati Museum Center adventure can be available 24/7! Grab your sleeping bag and pillow—groups can spend the night in the museum with the popular Cave Overnight and NEW Overnight at The Museum Program.

2009-2010 Overnight Programs

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in the museum? Here’s your chance! Cincinnati Museum Center offers two themed overnight programs. All groups attending Cincinnati Museum Center overnights sleep in classrooms in the Natural History & Science Museum.

All overnight programs begin at 7:00 p.m. (check-in from 6:30-6:50 p.m.) and end at 10:00 a.m. the next morning after a private viewing of an OMNIMAX film. Registration for these overnights is limited to 120 participants on a first-come, first served basis. A light snack is provided in the evening. We also provide a light breakfast of cereal, fruit, juice, and milk the next morning. You will need to provide a minimum of 1 chaperone for each 10 campers.

To register, please call the Information & Reservations office at (513) 287-7021. Note: while many scout, church, and school groups attend our overnights, we encourage families to book into public overnights also!!!

Cave Overnight Program

This popular overnight program is designed to provide visitors with an in-depth study of the longest man made caves. All of CMC’s limestone and ice caves will be explored, animals will be introduced, games will be played, and art will be made. You will enjoy the OMNIMAX film, Journey into Amazing Caves, the next morning. The cost is $28 per camper and per chaperone. If you have any questions about the itinerary, please contact Amanda Ciani at 287-7000 x. 7242. If you would like to book a Cave Overnight Program, please contact the Information & Reservations office at (513) 287-7021.

Cave Overnight Dates 2009-2010

October 2, 2009

November 13, 2009

January 8, 2010

February 12, 2010

March 19, 2010

April 9, 2010

May 14, 2010

NEW! Overnight at the Museum Program

This new overnight program is designed to allow guests to enjoy all of the Natural History and Science Museum after hours. Guests will be guided through cave, space, and dinosaur exhibits with the addition of an animal demonstration. The awesome activities will give clues to help decode a mysterious message about Cincinnati Museum Center. You will enjoy a private screening of the OMNIMAX film, Destiny in Space, the next morning. The cost is $28 per camper and per chaperone. If you have any questions about the itinerary, please contact Amanda Ciani at (513) 287-7000 x. 7242. If you would like to book an Overnight at the Museum Program, please contact the Information & Reservations office at (513) 287-7021.

Overnight at the Museum Dates 2009-2010

October 16, 2009

December 4, 2009

January 29, 2010

February 26, 2010

March 26, 2010

April 16, 2010

May 28, 2010

Private Overnights

Groups of 45 to 120 that find our scheduled overnights inconvenient can arrange a private overnight in the Museum of Natural History and Science. Call (513) 287-7021 for information and to start the reservation process. Having several alternate dates in mind will increase the probability that we can host your group. The fees are per person and are the same as for public overnights, $28 per person. A $250 deposit is required to make a reservation and hold the date, with the full balance due 2 weeks before the overnight.