Young Friends
Young Friends get a unique chance to explore the Museum and discover past and present cultures.
Enjoy six sleepovers a year, a range of exclusive events and a magazine written just for you.
If you’re aged 8 – 15 you can join the Museum for just £20 a year.
Sleepovers
There are six sleepovers a year when you can spend the night exploring the Museum after dark!
Events and activities
Go behind the scenes of the Museum and learn about past civilisations. See all Young Friends events
Remus magazine
Receive the magazine, including a Horrible Histories activity page, prizes and puzzles. Download extract
About sleepovers
Don't miss out on the fantastic opportunity to discover the Museum, from storytelling and craft activities to talks by curators on the permanent collection or current exhibitions.
Sleepovers are one of the most popular activities and places are given on a first come first served basis. Sleepover places will be confirmed in writing by the Membership Team.
Tickets £32.50 per person, includes:
– materials for arts/craft activities
– breakfast
– overnight accommodation in Egyptian and Assyrian galleries
– experienced staff for a safe and enjoyable event
Maximum of five tickets per group
You can book up to a maximum of 5 tickets which includes a ticket for the parent or guardian of the Young Friend and the Young Friend themselves.
Adults' responsibilities
You are responsible for your party throughout the night. This will ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening. An adult must be present in each party and accompany the children at all times.
When is the next sleepover?
Sleepovers are advertised in the remus magazine (the magazine for the Young Friends of the Museum), which is published three times a year. Bookings take place when the new issue of remus is released. Please note that bookings will be accepted by post only within the first few weeks to ensure fair ticket allocation.
Timetable of typical sleepover
| Registration: Meet your ushers, choose a sleeping plot |
18.15 |
| Introductory talk | 19.00 |
| Activity I | 19.30 |
| Activity II | 20.30 |
| Snack break | 21.30 |
| Activity III | 22.30 |
| Activity IV | 23.00 |
| Sleeping time | Midnight–07.00 |
| Breakfast, pack up sleeping area | 07.00–08.00 |
| Farewell activity | 08.00–09.00 |