Birthday Parties at the Museum
The Exploration Station...a children's museum is the perfect location for your next birthday party. Our add-on menu will customize any of our birthday party packages to suit your needs. And the best part is, there's no need to spend time at a ticket/prize counter, mess with tokens, or run party games and activities because our museum provides all the fun that your kids will need to make their day special!
August Special Offer!
Free Backpacks! Book a party in August and recieve a free school back pack upon payment of a party package while supplies last!
All party packages include museum and animal room admission for
15 guests and the birthday child. The 15 guests include both children and adults.
There is a 1:5 adult to child ratio required for all parties. Adults are responsible for supervising children while they play/explore the museum.
A $50.00 security deposit is required for all packages at the time
of booking. All party payments are due two weeks prior to the party date.
Prices are subject to change.
Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an email for more details
or to book your party.
Basic No Frills Party
Fee: Museum Members $100 / Non-Members $110
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.00 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free animal room admission
- Free parking
- Free wristbands
Bamboo's Bash
Fee: Museum Members $140 / Non-Members $155
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.00 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free animal room admission
- Free parking
- Free wristbands
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- 15 Special Invitations (Extras are available for $0.50 each)
- Special gift for the birthday child
Bamboo's Baby Birthday Bash- Happy 1st Birthday Party ware in pink or blue
Fee: Museum Members $160 / Non-Members $175
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.50 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free animal room admission
- Free parking
- Free wristbands
- Cupcakes/Smash cake/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Lined Tables
- Streamers
- Plastic ware
- 15 Special Invitations, Plates, Cups & Balloons (Extra invitations are available for $0.50 each)
- Special gift for the birthday child
After Hours Party - available both weekdays and weekends
Time(s): 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Fee(s): Museum Members $240 / Non-Members $265
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.00 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 3 hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free animal room admission
- Free parking
- Free
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- 15 Invitations (Extras are available for $0.50 each)
- Special gift for the birthday child
Theme Birthday Parties
Let us know the theme of your choice at least three weeks prior to your party and leave the shopping to us.
Fee: Museum Member $170 / Non-Member $190
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.50 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free animal room admission
- Free parking
- Free wristbands
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Lined Tables
- Streamers & Balloons
- Plastic ware
- 15 Special Invitations, Plates, Napkins & Cups (Extra invitations are available for $0.50 each)
- Special gift for the birthday child
Add-On Menu
Face Painting - $15.00
Every child in your party will get their faces painted during
the party time for one flat fee.
Pizza Deal - $32.00
Add three 16" one-topping pizzas (provided by Domino's Pizza)
to any package.
Additional Pizzas- $12.00 each
Need more than 3 pizzas? No Problem. Each additional 16"
one-topping pizza is only $12.00.
Favor Bags - $2.25 each
Each favor bag is filled with a small assortment of toys,
candy and activities. Add to your party package or purchase
for your own party at home.
Bamboo Visit - $25.00
Is your little one into fun characters? If yes, then Bamboo
is for you! The Exploration Station's panda bear mascot,
Bamboo, will visit your party to help sing "Happy Birthday".
You will also receive 2 photographs in sleeves of your child
with Bamboo and the party guests.
Extra hour- Museum Members $30.00 / Non-Members $45.00
Would you like a little extra time in the party room? Members can purchase an
additional hour for $30.00. Non-members can purchase and additional hour for $45.00.
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Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an email for more details
or to book your party.
A $50.00 refundable service deposit is required for all reservations.
All party payments are due two weeks prior to the party
date. Any added extras or party balances must be paid
in full before the party begins. Please call (815) 933-9905
ext 2 for current prices and details. Prices are subject to
change. All cancellations must be made 14 days prior to party.
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Saturday Party Times
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please call for weekday party times.
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1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
After Hours Party Times -weekdays or weekends
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Party Room
The Exploration Station currently has one party room to choose from based on availability.
The Multipurpose Room is a large room with plenty of seating room and easy to clean floors.
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The Multipurpose Room has capacity for up to 50 guests and has blue chairs and 8' long folding tables. The walls have funs shapes, a museum banner and a mural of the museum's mascot Bamboo the Panda.
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Exploration Station Facility
Rentals
Are you planning a party, fundraiser, school
event, business meeting, baby shower or holiday party? Let us offer
you a unique setting for your event! Special programs, demonstrations,
activities, or food can be tailored to your needs. Dining is available
for up to 50 and the museum can accommodate up to 200 guests. If
you are with a non-for-profit organization please ask for our special
discount.
Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an email for more details
or to book your party.
