Planetarium Sleepovers at Scienceworks

In this overnight experience, students watch a private Planetarium show, get exclusive access to exhibitions, sleep in the museum after dark, and enjoy breakfast at the cafe.

Give your students an experience they'll remember forever!

Students will experience

• A special evening excursion starting at 7pm with time in the Sportsworks exhibition. Excited students can burn off some energy!
• An exclusive Planetarium show of your choosing.
• An extended What’s in the Sky Tonight stargazing session with a planetarium presenter.
• Sleep under the Moon in the Planetarium foyer at Scienceworks, with overnight security staff.
• Wake up and have breakfast at the Scienceworks cafe
• Have exclusive access to the exhibitions before open.
• Depart Scienceworks by 9:45am, or stay on for another program.

Students will learn

• How to adapt to new environments and situations, to build independence, and to strengthen relationships with peers.
• About the night sky and solar system in the Planetarium show.
• About the body, movement, health and physics in Sportsworks.

See the Sportsworks and Planetarium show pages for more information on learning outcomes.

Students will be provided

• A light snack in the evening
• A sleeping mat
• Breakfast

Students will need

• Sleeping bags and pillows
• Toiletries
• Clothes and pyjamas

Other key information

• For any dietary or special needs please check with our Sleepover coordinator.
• Terms and Conditions (see below) apply.
• The Planetarium foyer is one large room. If this is a problem for your school, please let the bookings staff know.

Terms and conditions

Please read carefully before you make a booking.

• Cancellations must be made no later than 12 weeks prior to day of visit. We require cancellations to be sent in writing to: [email protected]
• Cancellations after 12 weeks prior to date of visit, will incur 25% of total cost of the excursion.
• Final numbers must be provided one week before visit.
• We understand that numbers attending on the day may vary slightly from the time of booking, however schools will be charged no less than 90% of the total numbers booked for the sleepover at the time of confirmation.

If your school agrees with these Terms and Conditions and would like to book a sleepover, please phone the Scienceworks booking office on 13 11 02. Please note that places are limited. To avoid disappointment, book as soon as possible.

Related links

• Planetarium