( #about ) The Nevada Museum of Art is having it's first-ever sleepover starting at 5 p.m. on July 16 and ending at 8 a.m. on July 17. The event is titled Sleep with the Mummies! - A Night at the Museum and revolves around the exhibit To Live Forever - Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
To Live Forever exhibit at the Nevada Museum of Art
Photo © Stan White
During the evening and night, participants will have a flashlight tour of the Egyptian exhibit, watch the Ben Stiller movie Night at the Museum, enjoy hands-on art activities, and view the stars from the Museum roof. An evening snack and continental breakfast are included.
The sleepover is for children ages 7 to 12 and they must be accompanied by a parent / chaperone 21 or older. It's $65 per child ($55 for NMA members) and $15 for chaperones. One chaperone per every four kids is required for groups. There is a limit of 80 people. To get more information and request a registration packet, call (775) 329-3333 x253 or email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org. The registration deadline is July 1.
Sleep with the Mummies! - A Night at the Museum is just one of several special events surrounding the Egyptian exhibit. Learn more with this listing of Nevada Museum of Art events.
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