Museum Sleepovers NYC
Our Museum Sleepovers NYC let you stay overnight at all our favorite hotspots, like the Museum of Natural History, Intrepid Museum, Bronx Zoo, Central Park, the NY Public Library, Governors Island, Rubin Museum and more. Experience a real-life Night at the Museum, sleep with the Zoo Animals, camp out in Central Park and spend the night on an aircraft carrier!
Museum Sleepovers NYC
A Night at the Museum
Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it’s just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.
Sleep Over at the Museum of Natural History
This is an authentic NYC experience you and the kids can’t miss! Ages 6 – 13, + an accompanying guardian. Read More: Museum Sleepovers NYC
The Museum of Natural History also offers a "A Night at the Museum Sleepover for Grown-Ups," for ages 21+. The adult version starts with a champagne reception and jazz music followed by time to roam through the nearly empty halls of the Museum. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with wine and beer, evening snack, and light breakfast snack.
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Operation Slumber Overnights @ Intrepid Museum
Get exclusive access to the ship and Space Shuttle Pavilion, and sleep among the aircraft, just like enlisted sailors once did. Enjoy dinner, snack and breakfast, Flashlight guided tours of the flight deck, simulator rides, plantetarium show, educational activities and more. Ideal for scout troops, school groups, camp groups and families with kids ages 6–17. Usually 2x per month, year round.
More Info: intrepidmuseum.org/Overnight
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Bronx Zoo Overnight Safaris
Calling all scout groups, school groups, and more! You and your group can experience the Bronx Zoo in a brand new way – by spending the night! Explore the sights and sounds of the zoo at night, meet a live ambassador animal up close, and have an evening snack before settling in for the night in our one-of-a kind education space in the Congo Gorilla Forest. Usually 1x per month on Fridays Fridays, 5:30p-10:00a, year-round. Ages 5+, with Caregiver.
Don’t want to stay overnight? Check out their ‘Spooktacular’ night walks, where you stay behind in the zoo while everyone else leaves! After enjoying some appetizers, wine and beer, gather in the program space for a visit from some creepy, crawly animal guests.
More Info: bronxzoo.com/programs/families
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Camping in Central Park
By Lottery Only: Join the Urban Park Rangers on these free, family-friendly overnight camping adventures in NYC parks. NYC Park camping programs feature a night hike through the park, storytelling (with s’mores!), and more! They bring the tents; just bring your own sleeping bag and bedding. Registration is required and space is limited for these popular programs.
More Info: nycgovparks.org/events/family-camping
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New York Public Library Overnight Scavenger Hunt
For now, this was a one time event in 2011, One night. One book. Five-hundred authors. Watch what happened when 500 players were locked in overnight at The New York Public Library on May 20, 2011 and wrote a book together. However, The NYPL offers multiple scavenger hunts and overnights per year. Please check their site: nypl.org for more offerings
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Glamping on Governor’s Island
Take the short ferry to be surrounded by sprawling green space with unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty across the New York Harbor – a retreat unlike any other in the world. From rustic tents to full-service suites, The Collective offers a little something for every travel style.
More Info: collectiveretreats.com
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DreamOver at Rubin Museum
Dream under the compassionate and wakeful gaze of a hundred buddhas. Come in your slippers and pajamas and sleep over at the Rubin Museum beneath a traditional or contemporary artwork handpicked just for you. Each dreamer will be assigned a specific piece of traditional or contemporary art under which to sleep and dream. All dreamers must answer a Dreamlife Questionnaire, which will inform the pairing of their artwork. Dreamers will learn upon arrival at the Dream-Over which artwork has been selected for them. For Adults Only.
More Info: rubinmuseum.org
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Museum Sleepover @ Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Quick – blink and it’s gone! For the first time ever in 2019, Booking.com is offering exclusive overnight stays at Madame Tussauds New York for a “sleepover with the stars.” For 3 nights only (April 5, 6, 7), celeb-obsessed guests can book a private 1-night stay at the world-famous attraction where the red carpet will be rolled out for a true VIP experience.
More Info: Museum Sleepover @ Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
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Fun at the Phil: Sleepover at the Museum
Join the New York Philharmonic for Fun at the Phil: Sleepover at the Museum, a special concert for families with children. The Orchestra will perform Saint-Saëns’s The Carnival of the Animals and Karen LeFrak’s Sleepover at the Museum while a narrator reads the engrossing story aloud and illustrations are projected on a giant screen. This performance is intended for children ages 6–12 and their families. All are welcome, but each person requires a ticket. Also check their "Young People’s Concert" series.
Special Dates Only. Check Schedule: https://nyphil.org
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Sightseeing Pass |
New York Pass |
Go City New York |
CityPASS |
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| 9/11 Museum | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ 9/11 or Intrepid |
| Natural History | ✔ Admission | ✔ Admission | ✔ Admission | ✔ Admission ✔ Planetarium |
| Guggenheim | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ TOTR or Guggenheim |
| Intrepid | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ 9/11 or Intrepid |
| MET | X | X | X | X |
| MoMA | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Liberty/ Ellis | ✔ Cruise ✔ Grounds ✔ Ellis Island/Immigration ✔ Secret Tour |
✔ Cruise ✔ Grounds ✔ Ellis Island/Immigration |
✔ Cruise ✔ Grounds ✔ Ellis Island/Immigration ✔ Secret Tour |
✔ Ferry/Grounds or Circle Line |
| Whitney | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Go HIGH or Go Home
Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Edge or the new SUMMIT? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.
- Empire State Building – (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
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- Summit One Vanderbilt – (91-93 floors) Opened Oct 2021, all glass elevator, indoor and outdoor decks and glass terraces off the side of the building. One of the hottest tickets in town
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Sightsee from the Sky
Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Edge or Summit? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.
- Empire State Building – (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
- Top of the Rock – (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.
- One World Observatory – (100-102 floors) Best for homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
- Edge – (100-101 floors) Highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)
- Summit One Vanderbilt – (91-93 floors) All glass elevator, indoor and outdoor decks and glass terraces off the side of the building
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Things to do in New York with Kids
One of the best parts of NYC is that what is fun for kids is usually just as much fun for adults. If you are joining us in NYC for a family vacation, then please read all about our local kid’s favorites, along with special tips just for visitors.
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FREE Things to do in New York City
There are tons of free things to do in New York all day, every day! Tours, attractions, museums, events, shows, sports, movie and more. Kids, adults, outdoors, indoors, active, lazy…you name it!
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New York City Nightlife
How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best ‘only in NYC’ nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you sip cocktails under the sky
- InviteOnly Party @ the Hottest NYC Clubs – VIP access to NYC Clubs with Bottle Service and dancing.
- New York Dinner Cruise – family-friendly and/or romantic cruise with excellent service, spectacular sights and delicious menu offerings.
- Broadway Comedy Club – laugh out loud all night long
- NYC Night Bus Tour – From Times Square to the Brooklyn Bridge, see our city wink and twinkle right at you.
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Romantic Things to Do in NYC
There are tons of things to do on your romantic New York City vacation. Attractions open late with skyline views, Central Park Tours, VIP Experiences, a helicopter ride. Some of the most popular romantic ways to see NYC include:
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Explore and Indulge Like a Real NYC Foodie
There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five boroughs, along with wonderful guides who can’t wait to show you them all!!!!
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Spot Celebrities in NYC
Where to find celebrities in NYC or which celebrities are living in NYC today are common questions by all, but celebrity sightings in NYC are way easier than you may think and happen all the time. You will, of course, see them on the subway, in Central Park, at the gym, in restaurants, at all the current hotspots, at shows and more. But here are some unique ways to see celebrities all over the city.
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Get Out of Town for a Day
NYC is within 3 hours of so many other cities and areas you can visit for just one day. Easily head to Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, the Hamptons, Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets and more. Whether you live in NY or are visiting, and no matter how much you love NYC, escaping for a day is a treat for everyone. Top choices for 1-day Out of Town:
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