Head to Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and experience a truly unique family experience with Doze Under Dippy sleepovers. Stay overnight in the museum, snoozing under the feet of a 26-foot Diplodocus!

Doze Under Dippy Sleepovers | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

• Suitable for: Children aged 6 – 11 and their grown-ups 
• Location: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Wl, Coventry CV1 5QP
• Booking: Book your place here
• Upcoming Dates:
  • Saturday 29th November 2025
  • Saturday 21st February 2026
  • Saturday 28th March 2026

Join us for a night of exploration and fun-filled activities designed for children aged 6 – 11 and their grown-ups. This will be a night you will always remember!

Find out more about Dippy here.

During the event you will:

• Take part in torch light tours of the museum.
• Get creative with arts and crafts.
• Discover fun facts about Dippy and get hands on with the fossil collection.
• Wind down for a short film in the studio.

Lights go out at 10:30pm and then it's time to settle down to sleep. Breakfast is served between 7am to 8am, and before departing you can join us for a wake up and shake up dino-inspired routine to get you energised for the day ahead. Departure from the museum is at 9am.

* Tickets must be purchased for each person attending. Please be advised that refunds must be requested 7 days in advance*

Book your place here

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