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!
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 refundable deposit of 50% of total party fees ($75 minimum) and a signed contract is required at the time of booking. All balances must be paid in full 14 days prior to the party date. All cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the party date. Parties booked less than 14 days prior to party date, will be accessed a $25 late booking fee. Prices are subject to change. Deposit refund will be processed the week following the party. (Refund of deposit paid by cash or check may take up to 3 weeks to receive.)
Prices are subject to change.
Special Birthday Promotions for 2012:
| January |
2 free favor bags |
| February |
2 free birthday guests |
| March |
1/2 off Bamboo visit |
| April |
1/2 off face painting |
| May |
free bubbles (while supplies last) |
| June |
free face painting |
| July |
1 free adult for every 4 children |
| August |
free backpack (while supplies last) |
| September |
free stuffed animal "Happy Birthday" outfit (while supplies last) |
| October |
free light up necklace (while supplies last) |
| November |
1/2 off Bamboo visit |
| December |
free goodie stocking (while supplies last) |
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
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.
Smash Cake - $7.00 each --NEW!
Add a smash cake to your little one’s first birthday party and let him/her tear into the fun. Don’t worry about the mess; it all cleans up.
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 & Township Residents $30.00
/ Non-Members and Non-Residents $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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Printable Birthday Party Contract (PDF)
Printable Birthday Party Flyer (PDF)
Printable Overnight Contract (PDF)
Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an email for more details
or to book your party.
A refundable deposit of 50% of total party fees ($75 minimum) and a signed contract is required at the time of booking. All balances must be paid in full 14 days prior to the party date. All cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the party date. Parties booked less than 14 days prior to party date, will be accessed a $25 late booking fee. Prices are subject to change. Deposit refund will be processed the week following the party. (Refund of deposit paid by cash or check may take up to 3 weeks to receive.)
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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.
Printable Permit Application (PDF) or Permit Application (Microsoft Word 2010)
Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an email for more details
or to book your party.
