WELCOME! [THE BASICS]

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WELCOME!

On behalf of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science we THANK YOU for joining us for this one-of-a-kind overnight

experience. Sleepovers are an exciting and educational way families, groups, and scouts can create memories that will

last a lifetime.

[THE BASICS]

 Children ages 6 to 14 are welcome to attend with a pre-identified chaperone 21 years of age or older. Children

under the age of 6 are not permitted.

 All sleepovers are co-ed unless otherwise noted, but special accommodations can be made for special needs groups.

 One (1) adult for every four (4) children is required, but additional chaperones are always welcome!

General sleepovers are available on FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS at 6:30pm and end the following morning at 8am. Private

sleepovers can be scheduled for any day of the week. Reservations can be made by emailing the Family Adventures

department at FamilyAdventures@perotmuseum.org or calling 214-756-5763.

If you know your schedule in advance, we recommend registering as soon as possible. Every season a number of our

sleepover dates sell out. Please visit our website at www.perotmuseum.org to review our upcoming sleepover dates and

start your reservation process!

YOUR AFTER-HOURS ACCESS INCLUDES:

 A SLEEPOVER HOST

 A 3D FILM experience or a unique presentation

 Access to all 11 PERMANENT EXHIBIT HALLS

 Dynamic SCIENCE PRESENTATION

 Complimentary LATE NIGHT SNACK

 Complimentary BREAKFAST

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Please be aware certain sleepover experiences may vary.

Sleepover experiences include exclusive access to all permanent exhibit halls, a 3D film, live science shows and

demonstrations, a dance party, and more!

Perot Museum Snore and Explore Sleepover contact information: Email: sleepover[email protected] Phone: 214.756.5763. We

look forward to seeing you at our next Perot Museum Sleepover!

Updated 6.17

[GUIDELINES]

BEHAVIOR

Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of

everyone in their group. Chaperones must accompany

the children in their group at ALL TIMES. The 1:4 ratio

must be maintained. Sleepover staff reserves the right to deny

participation to any person whose behavior impedes sleepover

activities or the participation of any other person in attendance.

Leaving your assigned sleeping floor after lights out may result in

immediate removal from the sleepover. No refunds will be given.

LOCK-IN

Doors open at 6:30pm, and check-in begins. After

check-in, the doors will be locked by our security team.

Please do not plan to leave the Museum until 8am the

next morning. In the event of an emergency, doors will

be unlocked by our security team.

FOOD/SNACKS

The Museum provides a light snack at night and a light

breakfast in the morning. Please eat dinner before

arriving at the Museum for check-in. You are welcome

to bring pre-packaged snacks and/or fresh fruit, such as

a granola bar and an apple if you have dietary needs. All

food items will need to be consumed in the designated

eating area in the Museum’s Lobby. Vending machines

are not available and the Café will be closed.

ILLNESS/INJURY

If a child or adult becomes ill or is injured, the contact

on his/her medical release form will be notified. No oral

medicines or first aid will be administered except by the

child’s chaperone, if necessary.

CHECK-OUT

Adults not attending the sleepover should arrange a

meeting place for their child outside of the Museum.

This should be coordinated with the group leader for

your group. No one will be allowed entrance into the

Museum to pick up a guest.

ADDITONAL QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please direct them to

FamilyAdventures@perotmuseum.org or call

214.756.5763

[PRE-SLEEPOVER PLANNING TIPS]

WHAT TO BRING

Each person attending a sleepover should bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and only necessary overnight toiletries. The

Museum will not provide sleeping materials of any kind. Power outlets are not accessible. Items that need power, like

phone chargers or motorized blow-up mattresses, cannot be used. Air mattresses are allowed as long as they are twin

size, non-electric, and self-inflating. Plan to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes. Please leave items of great

value at home. The dinosaurs prefer a cool environment, so please dress appropriately – layers are encouraged.

TIPS ON WHAT TO BRING

 Sleeping bag

 Pillow

 Ground mat and/or non-electric twin-size mattress

 Toothbrush

 Ear plugs and an eye mask if some noise or low

levels of light will interrupt your sleep

 Small bag or backpack to hold your snacks and

merchandise you may purchase

TIPS ON WHAT NOT TO BRING

 Tents

 Motorized air mattresses bigger than a twin size

 Unpackaged food items

 Alcoholic beverages

 Live animals

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Please note: To conserve space, guests are advised to bring one overnight bag per person. You will walk up stairs to

enter the Museum at check-in, so please pack accordingly. Guests are strongly advised against bringing wagons or

similar heavy equipment to this event. Please note that chaperones are not allowed to drop off minors and overnight

gear at the entrance and leave them unsupervised while parking.

FINALIZING YOUR RESERVATION

Full payment is due at the time of registration. Groups of eight or more are eligible to pay a $400 deposit to reserve

their event spots. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Required forms and roster are due no later than two weeks prior to

the event.

MUSEUM SHOP

 Preorder to receive a 10% discount

 Preorders must be received at least one week prior to the sleepover

 Shirt text is printed with glow-in-the-dark ink

 Pick up your souvenirs in the store the day of the sleepover

 Download the Sleepover Souvenir Form online at www.perotmuseum.org

Gift Shop Contact Information: perotmuseumstore@eventnetwork.com

214.756.5792

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Perot Museum Snore and Explore Sleepover contact information: Email: sleepover[email protected] Phone: 214.756.5763. We

look forward to seeing you at our next Perot Museum Sleepover!

Updated 6.17

[FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS]

HOW DOES THE CHECK-IN PROCESS WORK?

All sleepover guests will enter in through the main entrance of the Perot Museum. Once inside, our overnight staff and volunteers

will guide you to the check-in location.

CHECK-IN FROM GROUP LEADER OR GROUP MEMBER

Group leaders, please arrive at 6:30pm. Group members are welcome to drop their gear off at the gear drop-off location

while the group leader checks-in. Group leaders receive all sleepover documentation or wristbands for their group.

Before check-in, group leaders should connect with their sleepover group to ensure the entire group has arrived. Group

members, please know the name of your group and group leader’s name who is attending the event. Group leaders

should stay at the main entrance until 6:30pm or until their whole group is present. All group leaders and group

members have to attend orientation.

CHECK-IN FOR FAMILIES AND SMALL GROUPS

Be ready to give the last name of the contact who made the registration. Arrive at The Perot Museum between 6:30pm

to 6:45pm to check in and receive your wristbands if needed.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY GROUP LEADER HAS NOT YET ARRIVED?

If your group leader cannot make it to check-in at 6:30pm, they should have a secondary leader check in for the group.

What if I arrive late? We understand that Dallas traffic in the evenings can be difficult. Please make every effort to arrive

on time, but if you arrive late you can enter through the main entrance until 8:30pm. If you arrive after 8:30pm you

must contact your group leader so they can notify the overnight staff. (Note that arriving after 8:30pm is strongly

discouraged.)

CAN WE SUBSTITUTE SOMEONE IN OUR GROUP?

Substitutions between adults or youths (adult for adult, or youth for youth) are permitted with no less than one (1)

week’s notice, prior to the sleepover date. We do not allow substitutions between adults and youths (adult for youth or

youth for adult) under any circumstances. Medical Release Forms will need to be turned in for any substituted guests.

WILL DINNER BE PROVIDED?

No, the Museum provides a light snack at night and a light breakfast in the morning. Please eat dinner before arriving at

the Museum for check-in. You are welcome to bring pre-packaged snacks, such as a granola bar and an apple, if you

have dietary needs. All food items will need to be consumed in the designated eating area in the Museum Lobby.

Vending machines are not available and the Café will be closed.

Example snack we provide: salty snack, gummy fruit bites, and one bottled water. Guests with dietary restrictions or

allergies may bring their own pre-packaged snack.

WHERE DO WE SLEEP?

Guests will have the opportunity to sleep in one of three Museum exhibits, Being Human Hall, Lyda Hill Gems and

Minerals Hall, or T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall. The floors assigned to guests varies depending the number of

people attending the sleepover.

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WILL ALL-GIRLS GROUPS BE SLEEPING IN THE SAME AREA AS ALL-BOYS GROUPS?

Yes, sleeping arrangements are based on the size of the group, not on the gender of the group. If you need to make

special arrangements, please email FamilyAdventures@perotmuseum.org or call 214.756.5763 from Monday-Friday,

9am-5pm and we will do our best to accommodate you.

CAN WE INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN OUR GROUP?

If you want to increase your group size or make changes to your reservation, you must email

FamilyAdventures@perotmuseum.org or call 214.756. 5763 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. If spaces are available, payment

will be required over the phone. Spaces are provided strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHAT IF SOMEONE CANCELS IN OUR GROUP?

There are no refunds for previously reserved sleepovers. All sales are final.

HOW MUCH OF THE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN?

All of our 11 permanent exhibit halls will be open. Traveling exhibitions are accessible only during select sleepovers.

There may be occasions when maintenance is required on a particular exhibit or hall rendering it unavailable during the

sleepover.

CAN WE LEAVE EARLY THE NEXT MORNING FROM THE OVERNIGHT?

Yes, participants may leave as early as 7am if needed. If you must leave before 7am, please make prior arrangements

before your sleepover date.

ARE THE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Yes. All exhibits and theater are fully wheelchair accessible.

HOW MANY CHAPERONES ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE WITH A GROUP?

Each group will be required to maintain a ratio of one (1) adult supervisor per four (4) youth participants.

WHEN DO I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FOR A SLEEPOVER?

You will receive an email confirmation immediately after your reservation has been confirmed and payment has been

made. In addition, the group leader must submit all necessary forms at least two (2) weeks prior to the sleepover date.

Without these forms, your reservation is subject to delay and/or cancellation.

CAN WE VISIT THE MUSEUM THE NEXT DAY?

Yes, you can reserve and purchase general admission tickets online at http://www.perotmuseum.org/get-tickets.html.

The Museum opens at 10am. If you plan to continue your visit, you and your group must exit at 8am and re-enter

at 10am.