Name: Super Science Sleepover—In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Start: 2025-05-03T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-03T23:30:00-04:00
Location: Maryland Science Center

$Super Science Sleepover\u2014In a Galaxy Far, Far Away$

Spend the night at the Maryland Science Center—exploring the science of Star Wars
About this Event

Punch it, Chewie!

You're headed to the Maryland Science Center for a night of family fun in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Track down kyber crystals and use The Force to keep them balanced. Explore distant planets—from the galactic cities to the outer rim. Hone your computer science skills to find and defeat a cloaked Star Destroyer, and more!

This event is intended for families with children ages 5+. Younger siblings are welcome to join, but are not permitted to sleep over. 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 Saturday, May 3.
Exhibit Exploration: Enjoy open exploration of our hands-on exhibit halls
Themed Activity Stations: Drop by Star Wars-themed activity stations to explore science in a galaxy far, far away
Planetarium Show: Pop into the planetarium and blast-off on an outer space adventure
Lights Out or Departure: For guests not wishing to sleepover, you must leave the building by 9pm. We'll say nighty-night to the dinosaurs and shut off the lights at 10:15pm for guests who are staying the night. 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 If I'm Staying the Night?

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.

Other Information:

Dinner is not provided. Breakfast is provided for guests staying the night. 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 are staying the night and choose to leave the building after check-in, you must return by 9:00pm.
Any adult over the age of 18 who is sleeping over will be required to sign a waiver.
There is very limited outlet access. Please bring your phone fully charged.