Birthday Parties and Rentals

Party Rules

In order to schedule a birthday party, you must pay the amount in full. Once you book your party, you cannot upgrade or degrade your party plan. If you need to cancel your party, you will receive a refund of ½ your amount. If you do not show up for your party and have not notified the Children’s Museum at least 24 hours in advance you will not receive a refund. If you need to change the time or date of your party, there will be a $50.00 transfer fee.

All guests must sign in when they arrive for your party. This includes parents, siblings, and the birthday child. Children ages 1 to 15 sign in on the left side and adults 16 and up sign on the right side of the sheet. You will be charged accordingly for each child over the allowed 20 children and each adult over the allowed 25 adults in your party package. Please keep in mind the party room holds a maximum of 50 people.

If you choose to visit the LDWF Nature and Science Center side of Port Wonder, you will need to pay for entry and get stamped the day of the party. Please reserve this additional option in advance at the time of booking.

The Children’s Museum has set aside designated party rooms. You may not change your party room location.

Please arrive on time. We have other parties that may be scheduled before or after yours. Therefore, we cannot extend your time if you are late. You may arrive up to 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time in order to prepare for your party. (Your party room is not guaranteed to be 100% ready for you 30 minutes prior). 

We would like to remind you that all food, drinks and other non-museum items must be kept inside the party rooms. Outside food and drink items are allowed. The museum does not allow guests to use our freezer or refrigerator. They are for museum supplies only. You may bring an ice chest to keep items cold.

Party rooms are not very large so please keep that in mind when planning your decorations. For safety reasons, we do not allow piñatas, party poppers, sparklers or confetti. We ask that you give out party favors as your guests are leaving to make sure they are not left in the museum. Please do not hang any type of decorations on museum walls or ceilings. You may use tape to hang decor from the glass windows during your party. You may also decorate your party room’s tables and chairs. There are 6 round tables and 24 chairs in generic colors.

If you have booked a “Sunny’s Special” you are required to clean up before the end of your scheduled party time. Proper cleaning of the party rooms includes sweeping, removing trash, and wiping down tables and chairs. We will supply the cleaning supplies.

Please pay attention to the time. Our policy states you have a designated time in the party room, this includes cleaning. We recommend the following schedule to assure you receive the most of our facilities while adhering to our time policy: The first 30 minutes gives the children time to play while you greet your guests. The second 30 minutes should be set aside for cake and opening presents. You must use the last 30 minutes as clean-up time if you have a “Sunny’s Special” party. By the end of your scheduled time all items must be removed from your party room. You and your guests may stay at the museum until closing but will not be allowed to stay in the party room.

You may temporarily park in the bus loading zone to load and unload your party supplies and presents. We have a cart available if needed.

The museum will not guarantee all exhibits and/or Makers Space will be available at the time of your party. Some exhibit areas will also be closed for programs.

We want your party to be successful and fun for your guests. However, it is important to remember the following: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR GUESTS. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES. IF AT ANY TIME DURING YOUR PARTY, YOU OR YOUR GUESTS ARE FOUND TO BE CONTINUALLY DISTURBING OTHER CUSTOMERS, YOU AND YOUR GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE MUSEUM. YOU WILL FORFEIT ANY REFUND AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BOOK PARTIES IN THE FUTURE.