CELEBRations

Birthday Parties & Special Events

Take the stress out of planning your next birthday party or special event by having it at the museum. It’s the perfect venue for a memorable, kid-centric celebration.

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Let us manage all the details or do the planning and decorating yourself — whichever you prefer, we can help make it a reality.

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Want to Host a Party Here?

It’s simple. Select a theme and then add on from our customizable options as desired.

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Basic Party Package - $150

  • Two hours in the Celebration Room during regular museum hours

  • Admission for up to 20 guests. Additional guests cost $3 per person. Babies under age 1 get in free. Members count toward the total party number. All guests are welcome to stay beyond the party hours to explore the exhibits as regular visitors.

  • One 2-for-1 admission pass for each child to use at a later date. Passes may not be used with other discounts.

  • Decorations and coordinating paper products. Tablecloths, plates, napkins and utensils; cups available upon request.

  • Setup/cleanup by museum staff. Cleaning beyond regular museum usage will incur a $50 cleaning fee, as stated in the party contract.

  • Theme of your choice selected from the list below.

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Deluxe Party Package - $200

  • Includes all basic party package offerings, as well as:

  • Premium place settings for up to 12 guests

  • A balloon garland, photo booth or specialized chalkboard art

  • Extra decorations

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Add-Ons

  • One dozen BittyCake cupcakes and juice boxes: $40

  • Goodie bags: $3 per bag

  • Special program led by staff: $30 (see list below)

  • Special theme request: $20 

  • Afterhours private party: $50

  • Extra hour of time: $25 during regular hours; $50 afterhours

  • Latex helium balloons: $1 | Mylar balloons: $2 for small; $5 for large; $10 for jumbo

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Extra Info

​Hosts may bring in outside food, beverages and decorations. Hosts (up to 2 adults) may arrive up to 15 minutes early to set up food and decorate if they’d like. There is a 10-minute grace period following the party end-time to say goodbye to guests, clean and load up items. Afterward, hosts will incur an additional charge.

 

All party-goers are expected to follow the museum rules.

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Space Rentals & After-Hours

Rent out our Celebration Room ($35/hour) during business hours for workshops, meetings, classes and more. Normal admission fees apply.

Or you can book the entire facility after hours ($150 for two hours; $50 for each additional hour) for up to 50 people for an unforgettable private event, including corporate functions, family reunions, parties and small wedding receptions.

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Booking Your Party

Call us at 269-561-8494 to book your celebration. Booking at least two weeks in advance is recommended, but we can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your party. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Special Programs

*Slime making

*Silly science experiments

*Art projects 

*Crafts

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All programming will be based on party theme. Program fee includes all materials and staffing. 

THEMES

SUPER HERO (PRIMARY/PASTEL)

DINOSAURS

BUTTERFLIES

UNICORNS
LEGO
CONSTRUCTION

MICKEY/MINNIE MOUSE

RAINBOW

WONDERLAND TEA PARTY

SPIES/SECRET AGENTS

LITTLE SCIENTISTS

OUTER SPACE

CARS

PRINCESS

FARMYARD FUN

HORSES

PICK YOUR OWN!