Birthday Parties at the Museum
Plan your child's next birthday party at Exploration Station...a children's museum. We have party packages that are better than ever! A $40.00 Non-refundable deposit is required for all packages. All party packages duirng the museum hours include unlimited play time in the museum. The party room time includes set-up and clean-up. Party packages include admission for 15 children and 5 adults unless specified otherwise. All balences must be paid in full before the party begins. Parties booked within the same week must pay the deposit upon booking. Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 for mor details.
Basic No Frills Party
Fee: $89
Package includes:
- Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Admission for: 15 Children/5 Adults
- Extras: Children: $4.00 each/Adults $2.00 each
Bamboo's Bash
Fee: $130
Package includes:
- Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Admission for: 15 Children/5 Adults
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Plastic Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- Special Invitations
- Favor Bags
- Special gift for the birthday child
- Extras: Children $2.50/Adults $2.00
Bamboo's Blowout Bash
Fee: $180
Package includes:
- Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Admission for: 15 Children/5 Adults
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Plastic Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- Special Invitations
- Favor Bags
- Special gift for the birthday child
- Extras: Children $2.50/Adults $2.00
- Pizza
- An appearance by Bamboo, the museum mascot.
- A picture of the birthday child with Bamboo and a picture of the party guests (additional pictures are $1.00 each)
Theme Birthday Parties
Themes to choose from: Medieval Knight, Pirate Adventure, Royal Princess, Jungle Safari or Dinosaur
Fee: $170
Package includes:
- Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Admission for: 15 Children/5 Adults
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Plastic Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Plastic ware
- Themed Invitations, Cups, Plates, Napkins, Table Centerpiece and Party Favor Boxes
- Special gift for the birthday child
- Extras: Children $4.00/Adults $2.50
Add 3 pizzas to any theme party for just $30.00! (Choose from cheese, sausage or pepperoni)
Noah's Ark Huggable Birthday Party
(Package includes admission for 8 children and 2 adults)
Basic Package- $195.00
Each child recieves a basic Bear Stuff-N-Fluff animal kit
Deluxe Package- $225.00
Each child recieves a choice of 6 different Stuff-N-Fluff animal kits.
Packages includes:
- Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Admission for: 8 Children/2 Adults
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Plastic Lined Tables, Plastic Ware & Paper Products
- Favor Bags
Bamboo's Baby Birthday Bash
Happy 1st Birthday Party Ware in pink or blue
Fee: $145
Package includes:
- Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Admission for: 15 Children/5 Adults
- Cupcakes/Smash cake/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Plastic Lined Tables
- "1st Birthday" Plates, Cups, Invitations & Balloons
- Plastic Ware
- Favor Bags
- "1st Birthday" cap for the birthday child
- Extras: Children $3.00/Adults $2.00
After Hours Craft Party or Blowout
Time(s): 5:00p.m.–8:00p.m.
Fee(s): $240
Package includes:
- Party Room and museum to yourself for 3 hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Admission for: 15 Children/5 Adults
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Plastic Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- Special Invitations
- Favor Bags
- Special gift for the birthday child
- Pizza
- Choices: (Crafty Party)-A craft of choice for each child to create and take home or
- (Blowout Party)-An appearance by Bamboo, the museum mascot & a picture of the birthday child with Bamboo and a picture of the party guests (additional pictures are $1.00 each)
- Extras: Children $5.00 each (Crafty Party) or $2.50 each (Blowout Party)/ Adults $2.00 each
Blowout or Crafty Sleepover
Time(s): 7:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.
Fee(s): $350
Package includes:
- Party Room and museum to yourself for 12 1/2 hours (includes set up and clean up)
- Admission for: 15 Children/5 Adults*
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Plastic Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- Special Invitations
- Favor Bags
- Special gift for the birthday child
- Pizza
- Choices: (Crafty Sleepover)-A craft of choice for each child to create and take home or
- (Blowout Sleepover)-An appearance by Bamboo, the museum mascot & a picture of the birthday child with Bamboo and a picture of the party guests (additional pictures are $1.00 each)
- Extras: Children $5.00 each (Crafty Party) or $3.00 each (Blowout Party)/ Adults $1.50 each
- *One adult for every five children is required to stay overnight
- Two Exploration Station employees will stay in the building overnight with the party
Exploration Station Facility
Rentals
Are you planning a party, funraiser, 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 75 and the museum can accomodate up to 200 guests. If
you are with a non-for-profit organization please ask for our special
discount. Please contact us at (815) 933-9905 for more information
on museum rentals.
