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Birthday Parties At The Museum

We are pleased to have two great spaces to offer birthday parties at the museum. Be sure to book early for guaranteed reservations on your desired date. Flexible times available for weekdays, holidays and school vacations.

View Availability

Expo Room

The larger of the available rooms.

Private Parties

Include two hours of open play with the whole Museum to yourselves.

Fridays 4‑6pm or 5-7PM
Saturdays 4‑6pm
Sundays 10am‑12pm

For up to 20 children (with up to 2 accompanying adults per child)
Additional children can be added for $9 per child

Party Includes:
  • Children’s Museum t-shirt for the birthday child
  • Use of the Exploration Room with full sized refrigerator
  • A Birthday Buddy to assist with setup, clean-up, cake/food handling
  • Two hours of open-play with the whole Museum to yourselves!

Members: $425
Non-Members: $450

Open Parties

Include two hours of open play while the museum is open to the public.

Saturdays 10am‑12pm or 1‑3pm
Sundays 1‑3pm

For up to 20 children (with up to 2 accompanying adults per child)
Additional children can be added for $9 per child

Party Includes:
  • Children’s Museum t-shirt for the birthday child
  • Use of the Exploration Room with full sized refrigerator
  • A Birthday Buddy to assist with setup, clean-up, cake/food handling
  • Two hours of open-play in the Museum

Members: $325
Non-Members: $350

Barnyard Room

This adorable room has a whimsical farm theme complete with denim curtains and country scene painted on the wall. Though the smaller of the two birthday rooms, the barnyard room promises just as much fun!

Private Parties

Include two hours of open play with the whole Museum to yourselves.

Fridays 4‑6pm
Saturdays 4‑6pm
Sundays 10am‑12pm

For up to 14 children (with up to 2 accompanying adults per child)
Additional children can be added for $9 per child

Party Includes:
  • Children’s Museum t-shirt for the birthday child
  • A Birthday Buddy to assist with setup, clean-up, cake/food handling
  • Two hours of open-play with the whole Museum to yourselves!

Members: $325
Non-Members: $350

Open Parties

Include two hours of open play while the museum is open to the public.

Saturdays 10am‑12pm or 1‑3pm
Sundays 1‑3pm

For up to 14 children (with up to 2 accompanying adults per child)
Additional children can be added for $9 per child

Party Includes:
  • Children’s Museum t-shirt for the birthday child
  • A Birthday Buddy to assist with setup, clean-up, cake/food handling
  • Two hours of open-play in the Museum

Members: $225
Non-Members: $250

Party Room Availability

View our current birthday party availability below. If you see a spot you are interested in, please fill out this form to submit a request to reserve the room of your choice.

Request to reserve a birthday party room

CALENDAR KEY

[B] - Barnyard Room

[E] - Expo Room

[P] - Private Party

[X] - UNAVAILABLE

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Please note

  • $100.00 deposit required for all Parties. The remaining balance is due on or before the date of the Party.
  • No food or drink allowed on the museum floor besides water. Food and beverages may be consumed in Party Room only.
  • If party guests want to stay and play after the party has ended, they must:
    - Check with the cashier to make sure the museum is not already at capacity
    - Pay regular admission
To reserve your party or for more information, email parties@childrensmuseumholyoke.org

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