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Parties & Rentals
Birthdays, Baby Showers, Team Building, Business Meetings
We are THE birthday party place and event facility for ANY age!
Explore below to find out more about our party packages, get party tips, and learn about renting our facility for other types of events.
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 plan to fit your needs. Dates are secured on a first-come, first-served deposit basis.
Party Days & Times*:
- Tues.- Fri. afternoons, 2:30–4:30 pm (Mondays are available in summer months)
- Saturday morning, 9:30-11:30 am
- Saturday or Sunday afternoons, Noon-2 pm or 2:30–4:30 pm
- Private party: Sunday mornings, 9:30-11:30 or Tues.-Sunday evenings, 5-7 pm (Monday evenings are available in summer months)
*Note: Reservations are for 2 hours. There is a fee of $25 ($50 for private parties) for each quarter hour after allotted time.
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.
Party & Event Packages
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Basic Plan
What’s Included
- Admission to the Museum for each guest and a space for the party.
- Draw-on-me tablecovering.
- One free admission pass for each attending child’s future visit.
Cost
- $225 ($200 for members) for birthday child and up to 12 children. Weekdays: $170 ($150 members).
- Each additional child is $10 (Weekdays: $8) for a maximum of 18 children.
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Deluxe Plan - (Must book one week in advance.)
What’s Included:
- Admission to the museum for each guest and a space for the party.
- Draw-on-me table covering, paper products for each child, admit two free admission pass for each attending child’s future visit.
- A 30-minute teacher-led themed program.
Themes: Animals, Pirates, Fairy Tales, Magical Science, Firefighter, Out of This World, and Bubblicious (weather dependent).
Cost:
- $325 ($290 for members) for birthday child and up to 12 children. Weekdays: $270 ($240 members).
- Each additional child is $16 for a maximum of 18 children.
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Private Birthday Parties
What’s Included:
- During a Private Party you and your party guests have exclusive use of the entire Museum for up to 25 children!
- The classroom is available for you and your party guests to enjoy your birthday refreshments.
- Adults attending the party are admitted free.
- One free admission pass for each attending child’s future visit.
Private Party Times:
- Tuesday–Sunday evenings, 5–7 pm (Monday evenings are available in summer months)
- Sunday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am
Cost
- Basic Plan is $325 ($295 members)
- Deluxe Plan is $425 ($385 members)
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Facility Rental
What’s Included
Interested in renting the Museum for an event other than a birthday party?
- 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
Cost
- You can rent the Museum for a 2-hour time slot for just $350 for up to 50 people.
- Additional hour, or additional people, is just $100 more.