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Birthday Parties at The Children’s Museum
Birthday parties are always welcome at The Children’s Museum! Combining your child’s special day with a trip to the world’s biggest and best children’s museum is the perfect way to create an amazing family memory.
Tips for a great DIY birthday party:
- Call customer service at 1-800-820-6214 to purchase tickets for groups of 20 or more.
- On the day of your party, visit the Concierge Desk on Level 1 for a special birthday sticker so your child can let everyone know it’s their special day.
- Decorate your table in the Food Court with a fun table covering and centerpiece. Please note: balloons are not permitted in the museum and decorations can not be hung on the walls. Please clean up and discard decorations before you leave the Food Court.
- Pizza, treats, cotton candy, ice cream , and drinks are available for purchase in our Food Court. You are also welcome to bring your own food to eat in the Food Court. Electricity, microwave and refrigeration are not available, so please plan snacks accordingly.
- Ride the Carousel, and be sure to ask for a birthday announcement from the staff. Accompanying adults and all members ride free, youth are $2 per ride.
- Use your benefits to make the day extra special. Donor Members receive a 10% discount in the Food Court and all members save 10% on museum store purchases.
You can also create an itinerary around the birthday child’s favorite museum-related theme. Use the exhibit pages on our website and our daily calendar for inspiration for where to visit. Ideas include:
- Dinos—see the dinosaurs in Dinosphere® and talk to real paleontologists.
- “Happee Birthdae Harry”—we’ve conjured up some Harry Potter memorabilia.
- Sports—can you fit in all 12 experiences in our sports wonderland?
- Space—explore the final frontier in Beyond Spaceship Earth.
