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Birthday Parties

Celebrate at the Museum

Hosting your child’s birthday party is a piece of cake!

We appreciate you choosing the Children's Museum of Houston as the venue for your child's birthday celebration and taking birthdays to the next level! We now have a party package for your Pre-Teen and Teenager. Enjoy a fun experience like no other on your child's special day. Our birthday parties are designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and joy in your child and their friends. Through interactive exhibits, engaging activities, and delightful surprises, we transform birthdays into memorable explorations!

Please use the links below to explore our party packages and to book the birthday party online.

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Birthday Party Guidelines and Policies

Payments and Cancellations
Full payment is required upon booking.

Cancellation

• Cancellations are required in writing with 15 business days (3 weeks’ notice): A refund of the party cost minus a $50 administrative fee will be provided.

• Less than 15 business days (3 weeks’ notice): Full amount of party cost is forfeited.

If you need to reschedule, this must be done 15 business days (3 weeks) prior to your party, and there is an additional $50 FEE to reschedule. Please notify the museum immediately of any change in plans or of a cancellation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Catering – Birthday party hosts may bring in cake, ice cream, drinks, goody bags, and a cooler with ice. No other foods are permitted. Catering is available from our Fresh Café.

For More Information

Yadira Juarez, Birthday Party Coordinator

What Time Is the Party? 

Saturdays

9 - 11 am
Noon - 2 pm
3 - 5 pm

Sundays

9 - 11 am
Noon - 2 pm
3 - 5 pm

fresh café
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What Parents are Saying

“ We had an AWESOME time. Everything went smoothly and the kids LOVED every moment of it.
Our host was AWESOME!”

Brandi Hamilton

Parent

What Parents are Saying

“ The party room was beautifully decorated—the color scheme of the tablecloths matched exactly with my cake, balloons and goodie bags! The food came right on time too. Our host, George, was helpful and professional. He constantly offered assistance.”

Loralee Nguyen

Parent

What Parents are Saying

“Our birthday party was fantastic! Your employees were so helpful, professional, and hard working. Our party coordinator went above and beyond to make everything flow smoothly and I appreciated it so much!”

Tanya Island

Parent

Party Packages

Choose your perfect party from two different packages.
Members receive additional discounts!

Simply Wonderful Party Package

Recommended for all ages.

This package is perfect for birthday boys and girls of any age! Enjoy a full access of the museum and private room for the celebration. Bring your own cake, ice cream, drinks and decorations and let Fresh Café take care of your catering needs!

Parties are available Saturdays @ 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm.
Sundays @ 1pm, and 4pm

Member Pricing
$400
Non-Member Pricing
$475

What’s Included

  • Museum admission for up to 20 children (ages 1 to 15)
  • Museum admission for up to 20 adults (ages 16+). We require 1 adult chaperone for every 5 kids.
  • Party room with chairs and covered tables
  • Free Museum garage parking for the parents of the birthday child
  • $7 Museum garage parking for guests

Anything I Want to Be Party Package

Recommended for ages 6+

Take your party to the next level by fulfilling your child’s dream of becoming a veterinarian, super scientist, doctor or even a rock star! An exclusive keepsake gift for the birthday child is included to keep the dream alive.

Member Pricing
$400
Non-Member Pricing
$450

What’s Included

Your choice of "Anything I Want to Be" Role:

  • Veterinarian: Tour starts with the Kidtropolis Vet Clinic
  • Super Scientist: Tour starts with the Science Station
  • Doctor: Tour starts at the Power Science Lab
  • Karaoke Rock Star: Hosted in the Museum's Auditorium on stage

Plus:

  • Exclusive keepsake gift for the birthday child,
  • Museum admission for up to 20 children (ages 1 to 15)
  • Museum admission for all adult chaperones (ages 16+)
  • Party room with chairs and covered tables
  • 20 postcard invitations
  • Guided tour with a Discovery Guide
  • $5  Museum garage parking for guests
  • Free Museum garage parking for the parents of the birthday child
  • One free general admission per child for a return visit

SECRET Agent Party Package

Recommended for ages 8+.

Experience the ultimate live-action spy game. Agents crack codes, uncover clues and outsmart the enemy as they discover what’s hidden in plain sight throughout the museum.  Gear up and become SECRET agents.

*SECRET parties subject to availability. If SECRET party is purchased but unavailable, you will be refunded or provided with Simply Wonderful Party as an alternative.

Member Pricing
$525
Non-Member Pricing
$600

What’s Included

  • Museum admission and SECRET mission for the birthday boy or girl plus 15 agents ages 8 to 15
  • Museum admission for up to 20 adults (ages 16+). We require 1 adult chaperone for every 5 kids.
  • Bring your own cake, ice cream, drinks and let Fresh Café take care of your catering needs.
  • SECRET Wrist Codex (spy gear, drawstring backpack, lanyard and a pin) for each agent
  • Free Museum garage parking for the parents of the birthday child
  • $7  Museum garage parking for guests

Tot*Spot Private Rental

Exclusively for ages 0 - 2.

The perfect destination for Pods and Playgroups looking to visit the Museum. This infant through toddler-friendly space features activities including sensory exploration, experimentation, social communication, problem solving and imaginative play. The many interactives will grab their attention and keep them busy!

Rentals are available Saturdays @ 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm.

Member Pricing
$400
Non-Member Pricing
$450

What’s Included

  • Museum admission for up to 20 toddlers.
  • Free admission for adult chaperones (ages 16+); we require 1 adult for every child under 36 months of age while visiting Tot*Spot.
  • The Museum does not allow outside food. Our Fresh Café is available to purchase food and drinks during your visit or you can arrange catering in advance.
  • Free Museum garage parking for hosts.
  • $7  Museum garage parking for guests.

Pre-Teen Evening Birthday Party

Recommended for ages 12+

It is a perfect package for a pre-teen/teen evening birthday party. A nice private party on the Main Hallway for your pre-teen/teen to enjoy and access to explore the First Level and Lower Level of the museum with 20 of their closest friends.

You can bring your food, a cake, and non-alcoholic beverages in a cooler with ice. You will have 20 minutes before your scheduled time to decorate and add your special touch to this exciting event.

Parties are available Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm - 8pm upon availability.

Member Pricing
$1,125
Non-Member Pricing
$1,200

What’s Included

Your choice of "Anything I Want to Be" Role:

  • Discovery Guide to assist throughout your event.
  • Admission for 20 pre-teens/teens (ages 12 +)
  • Admission for 20 adults
  • Set up in our main hallway.
  • Free museum garage parking for the parents of the birthday pre-teen/teen.
  • $8 Museum garage parking for guests

Plus:

  • Exclusive keepsake gift for the birthday child,
  • Museum admission for up to 20 children (ages 1 to 15)
  • Museum admission for all adult chaperones (ages 16+)
  • Party room with chairs and covered tables
  • 20 postcard invitations
  • Guided tour with a Discovery Guide
  • $5  Museum garage parking for guests
  • Free Museum garage parking for the parents of the birthday child
  • One free general admission per child for a return visit

Additional Party Add-Ons

Add-On

Balloons

Add some extra fun to the party with balloons—the perfect decoration.

$1 per balloon

Add-On

Super Slime

What's a party without slime?
Take home some fun!

$8 per child, age 6+

Add-On

Jitter Critters

Make a simple machine which can vibrate and scoot in circles—the perfect party favor.

$8 per child, age 5+

Add-On

Catering

From pizzas to healthy fruit trays, we bring the best snacks and treats from our Fresh Café!

Download Catering Menu

How early can I arrive to start setting up for my party?

You may check-in 20 minutes prior to your designated start time a cart is available for you to transport decorations, refreshments and gifts. We do not have space to store any items earlier than 20 minutes before the party begins or any time after the party is scheduled to end.

What am I responsible for?

Museum staff is not allowed to handle any food or drinks including passing plates to guests or cleaning up after the party. Also, unless you have ordered food from our Fresh Café, paper goods (plates, napkins, etc.) are not provided. We will cover all tables with plastic table covers and set up chairs for adults and children.

Can I bring my own decorations?

You are welcome to decorate as much as you'd like in your party room. Just keep in mind that you will only have 20 minutes prior to start time to decorate. Also, we ask that you limit decorations to table top pieces and balloons. We do not allow anything to be attached to party room walls, doors, or ceilings. We also do not allow piñatas, Silly String, or confetti.

Will I be charged for adults attending the party?

Additional adults (ages 16+) with or without children are free, but we ask that you keep in mind that total room capacity is 40 guests.

How long do I have in the party room?

Our party packages include two (2) hours in one of our party rooms, as well as set-up and clean-up.

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