Get ready to celebrate, discover, and explore because a party at the Museum is so much more!
Imagine a fun-tastic party with no worries. A birthday bash at The Children’s Museum is just that! With fun science and nature activities, our ever-popular animal friends, and the Museum to explore, Museum birthday parties are memorable, entertaining, and hassle-free.
Party Times
Saturday
AM Slot: 10:00am – 12:30 pm
PM Slot: 1:30 pm – 4:00pm
Sunday
PRIVATE PARTY: 9:30am – 12:00pm
PM Slot: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
*Add-on options held during the last 30 minutes of parties. Science Dome Planetarium show dependent upon Museum schedule.
Party Package Basics
- Private party room for two hours
- A Party Pal to lead fun and educational hands-on activities
- A tour of your favorite exhibit areas
- A visit from 2 or 3 Wildlife Sanctuary animals (depending on party package)
- Free Add-On options such as a Planetarium show, craft, or even a fun science experiment
- A FREE return pass for each child at your party to come back and visit another day
- FREE admission to explore The Children’s Museum before or after your party
Party Packages
Traditional Party
Want a little of everything? If so, the Traditional is the right party for you! Our basic party package is suitable for all ages.
Includes:
- A visit from TWO Wildlife Sanctuary critters
- Customized Museum tour led by Party Pal
- Private Party Room celebration time
- Your choice of 1-2 Add-ons:
- Planetarium show (counts as 2 Add-ons)
- Craft
- Experiment
Guests: Includes 12 children and 8 adults
(child and adult tickets are not interchangeable, maximum of 20 children)
Members: $200
Non-Members: $250
Extra Guest Fees: $10 per child; $5 per adult
Animal Safari Party
The perfect package choice for the animal enthusiast! Enjoy all the Traditional Package benefits PLUS an extra animal visit.
Includes:
- A visit from THREE Wildlife Sanctuary critters
- Customized Museum tour led by a Party Pal
- Private Party Room celebration time
- Your choice of 1-2 Add-ons:
- Planetarium show (counts as 2 Add-ons)
- Craft
- Experiment
Guests: Includes 12 children and 8 adults
(child and adult tickets are not interchangeable, maximum 20 children)
Members: $250
Non-Members: $300
Extra Guest Fees: $10 per child; $5 per adult
Private Party
You and your guests will enjoy a special party before we open for Sunday public hours. We have limited private party slots each Sunday morning. It’s best to book well in advance as these times fill up quickly.
Private Traditional Party Package
Guests: Maximum of 25 children and 15 adults
Members: $350
Non-Members: $375
Private Animal Safari Party Package
Guests: Maximum of 25 children and 15 adults
Members: $370
Non-Members: $395
Do It Yourself Party
The DIY Party reserves the party room for 2 hours and allows you to have the freedom to plan your own party. This party does not include any animal demos, tour, or add-ons.
- 2 hour Private Party Room time
- Maximum of 25 guests (this includes kids and adults)
Room Times
Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sunday: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Guests: Maximum of 25 guests
Members: $180
Non-Members: $200
Book a Party/More Information
Reservations
Call 860.231.2830 x440 or email events@thechildrensmuseumct.org at least two weeks in advance.
Click Here to download and print birthday invitations.
All dates, times and packages are subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Children’s Museum offer birthday cake or paper goods?
You supply your own food and other items. We recommend that refreshments be kept simple to allow guests to enjoy them in the time allotted for private room celebration.
If party guests are Museum members, do they count toward the overall party attendance?
In order to give your group the best possible birthday party experience, we do make certain restrictions on the number of guests that can come to a party (see party descriptions above). Therefore, members of our museum must be counted toward your birthday party attendance numbers.
Which animals can be selected for the private demonstration?
In general, the birthday child can choose from the following list: chinchillas, ferret, lizard, snake, frog, turtle and bunny.
Does The Children’s Museum offer gift bags for the parties?
Customized gift bags from our Museum store are the perfect addition to your party. Our staff is happy to help coordinate the perfect selections to complement your party. Call 860.231.2830 x380 for details.