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Private Birthday Parties
expERIEnce the Best Birthday Ever!
Exclusive Fun Awaits
Give your birthday kid the celebration they deserve: The whole museum, all to themselves! A private rental means exclusive access to every exhibit and space, so their special day is filled with nothing but play, exploration, and pure joy.
Explore available dates and party details below:
• Exclusive use of the entire expERIEnce Children’s Museum
• Museum admission for all party attendees, up to 75 guests (all adults and children, including birthday child and family)
• All day museum admission for party guests
• Special gift for birthday child
• Birthday party host family receives 20% off in museum gift shop
Additional FAQs
Year-round Non-Member Cost: $750
Year-round Member Cost: $675
Museum admission for all party attendees, up to 75 guests (adult and children, including birthday child and family)
Please note: Museum memberships are not valid towards guest party admission
Babies under 1 are free and are not counted in the guest total
Additional FAQs
Cupcake or Cookie Decorating | $5 per Child
Skip the cake! Every guest gets to frost, sprinkle, and decorate their own cupcake or cookie from Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe.
• Chocolate/vanilla base or sugar cookies
• Pick a frosting color & sprinkle style (up to 2 types of sprinkles)
• Pre-order 1 week ahead; ~15-minute activity
Glitter Tattoos | $3 per Tattoo
Pick a design, add some sparkle, and shine! A whole book of glittery designs to choose from.
• Full sheets of various designs and color options
• Can be added day-of
Hair Sparkle Bar | $5 per Child
Gems, shimmer, and a hairstyle worth showing off PLUS it’s a sparkly keepsake from the party!
• 15–20 gems per style
• Can be added day-of
Slime Bar | $7 per Child
Stretch it, swirl it, squish it! Guests mix up their own gooey, glittery slime to take home.
•Choose from: Galaxy, Rainbow Sparkle, Unicorn Swirl, Dino Ooze, or Ocean Splash
•Pre-order 1 week ahead; ~15-minute activity
Interested in an add-on? Just select it when filling out your birthday party form as you book and our Director of Fun, Julie, will reach out to coordinate all the details!
Additional FAQsOutside food and drink is allowed, excluding alcohol. All classrooms have a refrigerator with a freeze available for use.
Catering information is included in the party confirmation email – The birthday party host is responsible for ordering the catering. For more information, contact julie@eriechildrensmuseum.org
Preferred vendors are available. All vendors listed below deliver to the museum:
Check out our birthday party agreement, which reviews our party process and policies. You will be required to sign this agreement the day of your party.
Private Birthday Party Agreement 2026
All parties must be booked through the online portal, linked above – Select the calendar icon to explore by month.
A confirmation email will be sent within 2 business days, unless otherwise noted at checkout.
Additional FAQs
Birthday FAQs
Please note: A deposit of $250 is required at the time of booking
A final payment link with the remainder of the birthday cost will be emailed one (1) week prior to the reservation and is due prior to the party
Any additional costs that are incurred during the party must be paid the day of the party
Cancellations are permitted with a minimum of two (2) weeks advance notice prior to the reserved date
Permitted cancellations may use the $100 deposit towards another party reservation – The carried over deposit expires and is not refundable after one (1) year
Cancellations made within two (2) weeks of the party will forfeit all monies paid
Museum staff will arrange tables and chairs as needed in the party rooms. Each classroom has tables and chairs for gifts, food, and guests, including:
• 7 tables in Classroom I
• 6 tables in Classroom III
• Child height and adult height sinks in all rooms
• Full size refrigerator with freezer available in all rooms
• High chairs are available upon request
The party host may arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled party time and check in with the staff at the front desk
To unload items, we recommend you park with your hazard lights on in front of the main entrance on French Street. A museum cart will be available for unloading – Once items are unloaded, the car must be moved to a parking space
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Birthday party guests must check-in at the front desk upon arrival. They will receive a wristband and free admission (up to 75 total guests, including party host and birthday child).
Museum staff will announce when the party is ready over the museum’s sound system.
The party host family is responsible for set up and clean up, loading and unloading party items – This includes removing all food and drinks from tables prior to leaving.
The museum will:
• Provide a cart for loading and unloading
• Set up tables and chairs prior to the party, as designated by party host
• Sweep the floors, wipe tables down and take out the trash at the end of the party
Party hosts are welcome to bring tablecloths and tabletop decorations.
Each classroom has 2 multicolor balloon clusters for parties – The museum does not provide any other decorations.
Explore Prohibited Items Below
Prohibited Items Include:
• Confetti
• Glitter
• Decorations hung from ceiling or on wall
• Pinatas
• Live animals (unless they are service animals)
Party hosts are responsible for providing their own paper products, including plates, napkins and cutlery, as well as cake cutters and cake accessories, like candles, lighters, etc.