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ROMkids Sleepovers

New ROMkids Sleepovers just announced with fresh themes like Egypt, Canada and Nature!

Experience Toronto’s ultimate backstage museum pass at the Royal Ontario Museum. Before bunking down for a ROMkids Sleepover, visitors enjoy a special movie screening and exclusive after-hours access to our galleries. Guests can also get up close to Museum artifacts, speak with ROM experts, and make their own souvenir to take home! Plus don't miss the PJ karaoke and midnight snack. For program details, please select a date and visit the sleepover registration page.

For children ages 5 years and older. We require a supervision ratio of one adult (19+) to 5 children.

Upcoming Sleepovers

Exciting new sleepovers are open for next year too! Register today to explore Canada, Nature or Dinos in 2010.

Sleepovers include admission to the ROM for the evening and following day of your event. Groups of any size are welcome. All ROMkids Sleepovers begin Friday at 5 pm and end Saturday at 10 am.

Date Theme  
November 6 & 7, 2009 Egypt Register Now
December 4 & 5, 2009 Egypt Register Now
January 8 & 9, 2010 Canada Register Now
February 5 & 6, 2010 Canada Register Now
March 5 & 6, 2010 Nature Register Now
April 9 & 10, 2010 Nature Register Now
May 7 & 8, 2010 Dinos Register Now
June 4 & 5, 2010 Dinos Register Now

Please Note: Groups of any size may register for a Sleepover. All groups or families must have at least one adult (19+ years old) and meet the supervision ratio of one adult to five children. For children ages 5 years and older.


Cost

  General Public    ROM Members
Child $75.00 $67.50
Adult $75.00 $67.50
Group $75.00 $67.50

Please Note: Prices are listed per person.

 

Location & Parking

Please enter the Museum through the President's Choice School Entrance, located at the south end of the building on Queen’s Park. For details please see Level B1 in the floor plan (PDF).

The ROM does not provide parking facilities. Learn more about public parking near the ROM and directions to the Museum.

Sleepover FAQs

What does my sleepover include?
Your Sleepover includes:

  • Admission to the ROM for the evening and the following day of your event
  • A special film screening
  • Exclusive exploration of one of the ROM’s most popular galleries
  • Access to the ROM’s Hands-On Galleries: CIBC Discovery Gallery, and Patrick and Barbara Keenan Family Gallery of Hands-on Biodiversity
  • Hands-on, age-appropriate crafts and activities
  • Opportunities to touch real artifacts from the collections
  • Karaoke PJ Party
  • A midnight snack and morning continental breakfast
  • Spending a night sleeping in the Museum!

What is the schedule for the evening?
*Schedule may change without notice.

Friday Evening Program

5:00 pm - 7:45 pm Check-In at the President's Choice School Entrance (south end of the building) and place your belongings in a locker for storage until bedtime. For location see Level B1 on the floor plan (PDF).
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Explore the ROM's Galleries and Exhibitions
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Film screening and Sleepover Orientation
9:30 pm ROM closes to the general public
10:00 pm - 11:59 pm Hands-on activities and an opportunity to explore the sleepover exhibits.
11:00 pm - 12:30 am Midnight Snack in Food Studio
11:00 pm - 11:59 pm Karaoke PJ Party!
12:00 am Bedtime - lights out!

Saturday Morning Program

6:45 am - 7:00 am Wake Up
7:00 am - 7:30 am

Pack up your sleeping gear for storage in lockers
7:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast in the Food Studio
7:30 am - 10:00 am Explore the Sleepover Exhibits
8:00 am - 10:00 am ROM Museum Store open exclusively for sleepover participants
10:00 am ROM reopens

Where will we sleep?
Sleepover participants will bunk down in the Samuel Hall Currelly Gallery, Canada Court. Sleeping areas are assigned by ROMkids Sleepover program staff and cannot be selected. Washrooms are readily accessible for changing. Please note that we do not have shower facilities and that storage lockers are not secure so it is best to keep your valuables on your person or to leave them at home.

What should I bring?
Everyone must bring their own sleeping bag and pillow. Please note that the sleeping areas are not carpeted, so sleeping mats are suggested. Other items to bring are toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth and towel, flashlights and comfortable sleeping clothes.

Will there be extra supervision and security?

  • Group leaders/organizers are responsible for supervision of their participants.
  • The minimum supervision ratio is one adult, leader or supervisor (19 yrs +) to five children (5 yrs +).
  • The ROM has special emergency procedures and protocols for overnight events. All sleepover participants are trained in fire-drill procedures at the beginning of the night.
  • Security staff and sleepover program staff remain in the building throughout the night.

What will be served for the midnight snack and breakfast?
The late night snack (10:30 pm- 12:30 am) will include a cheese or pepperoni pizza slice, popcorn or chips, juice box or milk/soymilk or chocolate milk.

The continental breakfast (7-9 am) will include a breakfast sandwich or cereal box or yogurt, whole seasonal fruit, juice box or milk/soymilk or chocolate milk, coffee or tea. Bottled water available outside the theatre after movie presentation.

Can I bring my own food?
No outside food or beverages will be allowed into the Museum. Your snack and breakfast must be consumed in the designated eating area. Food provided is nut free, but kitchen facilities do handle foods with nuts, so we cannot guarantee a nut free environment.

In the case of food allergies or restrictions, participants may bring their own food in clearly marked containers to be consumed within the designated eating area only. Please note that no refrigeration or heating facilities are available.

Where is the ROM and is there parking?
The ROM is located at the corner of Bloor Street and Queen's Park in downtown Toronto.  ROMkids Sleepover guests are asked to use the Museum's President's Choice School Entrance located at the south end of the building on Queen's Park. For details please see the floor plan (PDF).  See Location & Parking for complete directions, parking and maps.

 

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