birthday parties
Make your child’s dream come true! Plan their next birthday party at National Children’s Museum for a day full of fun for everyone.
birthday party packages
Celebrate your little Dreamer’s big day with hands-on play! Gather friends and family in a semi-private lounge that overlooks the Museum’s whimsical Entry Hall, and embark on an adventure to explore our interactive exhibits together. Recommended for all ages.
what's included:
- two-hour rental of a semi-private lounge area with communal tables, plus a 30-minute set-up period and a 30-minute take-down period
- maximum of 22 guests, capacity includes adults and children (per fire code capacity)
- Museum admission for guests during party time slot
- special shirt for birthday child
- ability to bring your own snack and birthday treat
the details
offered on saturdays and sundays
two rental start times
10:00 am (9:30 am set-up) or 2:00 pm (1:30 pm set-up)
birthday parties can be booked up to 4 months in advance and no later than 2 weeks in advance
birthday party guests are welcome to play in the Museum during the party rental
plan for your party
- Parties are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
- Table top decorations only. Nothing may affix to the walls, doors, fixtures, or ceiling.
- Outside goodie bags are welcomed.
- Guests are permitted to bring a snack and birthday treat. Please note that there will be no refrigerator in the Museum.
- Children must be chaperoned at all times. No “drop off” allowed.
- Party hosts are responsible for their own valuables at all times.
- Parties must stay within specified guest capacities. If parties go over the capacity limit any additional guests will be subject to pay the full admission price and party hosts will forfeit their incidental deposit.
- Guests are responsible for picking up their rental area before vacating the space. The incidental deposit will be withheld if a significant number of items are left behind in the space and additional cleaning is needed.
book your birthday party!
select a day for your party
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details
birthday party booking
A birthday party booking will not be considered complete until the Museum receives a signed agreement. Agreements are included in the confirmation email you receive after completing payment.
questions?
If you have additional questions, please contact our team at groups@nationalchildrensmuseum.org.