Have a Birthday Party at the Museum!
You can plan your own OR choose from one of our themed birthday parties! Want to add one of our fabulous Museum Programs? You can do that, too! Have a party your way by choosing a planto fit your needs. Dates are secured on a first-come, first-served deposit basis. (Click for Party Tips!)

Birthday Parties During Museum Hours
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• The classroom is reserved for you and your party guests to enjoy birthday festivities (food, presents, etc.) during a 2-hour time slot.
•You and your party guests have full use of the Museum before, during and after the party.
•Adults attending the party are admitted free.
•Members receive a 10% discount on birthday parties.

Party Plans:

BASIC PLAN

What's Included:
• Admission to the Museum and a space for the party.
• Downloadable invitation template (PDF) suitable for printing on your home computer.
• Festive birthday decorations.
• One free admission pass per child for future visit.

Cost:
• $200 for up to 12 children.
• Each additional child is $10 (up to a maximum of 18 children)
• Members receive a 10% discount on total price.

DELUXE PLAN

What's Included:
• Admission to the Museum and a space for the party.
• A 30-minute teach-led themed program, including a craft, Themes: Animals, Pirates, or Magical Science.
• A goody-bag for each child.
• One free admission pass per child for future visit.
• Colorful paper products.
• Downloadable themed-invitation template suitable for printing on your home computer. Invitations: Animal-theme PDF, Pirate-theme PDF or Magical Science-theme PDF.

Cost:
• $300 for up to 12 children.
• Each additional child is $16 (up to a maximum of 18 children)
• Members receive a 10% discount on total price.

Private Parties:
Private Party Fees: Private Party fee: $125, in addition to Basic Plan or Deluxe Plan pricing, for up to 50 people.

What's Included:
• During a Private Party you and your party guests have exclusive use of the entire Museum.
• The classroom is available for you and your party guests to enjoy your birthday refreshments.
• Adults attending the party are admitted free.

Private Party Times:
• Tuesday–Sunday evenings, 5:30–7:30 pm
• Sunday mornings, 10 am–Noon
• Other times available upon request.

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Party Tips!
• The Museum's exhibit spaces provide endless opportunities for children to play and explore. Additional party games and crafts aren't necessary.
• Cupcakes, ice cream cups, and pizza are convenient party favorites!
• Handing out goody-bags and favors at the end of your party will eliminate lost items throughout the Museum
• Inviting older children? Ask about our Birthday Party Activity Basket.

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Facility Rental (Non-birthday party rental)
Interested in renting the Museum for an event other than a birthday party? You can rent the Museum for a 2-hour time slot for just $250 for up to 50 people. Additional hour, or additional people, is just $100 more.

• A Facility Rental takes place anytime the Museum is closed.
• The classroom space is available for you and your guests to enjoy refreshments.
• Call for availability: 860-691-1111.

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