Bring your favorite dinosaur to Maryland Science Center to explore all things paleontology.
Use chemistry to hatch a dinosaur egg, create your own prehistoric name and hunt for real fossils to take home. Visit the Kid’s Room and The Shed before ending your night gazing at the stars in a live planetarium show.
Pajama Party is an evening event packed with hands-on learning designed for ages 8 and under, but older siblings can join in on the fun as well. The party has a sleepover theme without the overnight stay with multiple activity stations, a special planetarium show, and access to exhibits for exclusive nighttime exploration.
Who Can Attend?
The event was designed for children ages 8 and under, but older siblings can join in on the fun as well. All children must have a paid adult in their party.
What Happens at a Dinosaur Pajama Party?
Check-in: Please arrive at 5:30pm on Friday, May 26. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis on our employee lot located off Key Highway. Click here for parking information. Guests must enter through the Constellation Learning/Group Entrance located around the back of the building off Key Highway. You cannot enter or exit through the Harbor Lobby.
Snack: We will be serving a light snack at 7:00pm.
Activities: All exhibits, except SciLab will be open. The Kid’s Room, The Shed and special activities will be open from 5:30-8:00pm.
Planetarium showing: Planetarium shows will be at 7:30 and 8:00pm. Participants will sign up for one of these two shows upon check-in.
Departure: Guests must exit building after Planetarium show at 8:30pm.
What Should I Bring?
The Stuffed Animal or Dinosaur of your choosing
Other Information:
Cancellations will be accepted for full refund up to one week before the event. After that, no refunds will be issued.
Tickets: Tickets (for adults and children) should be purchased in advance. If the event is not sold out, a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door until event capacity is reached. A $2 convenience fee will be added to any tickets sold at the door.