Celebrate your child’s birthday at the Family Museum! We offer a fun, family-friendly environment for kid parties!
To book your party, either stop by the Family Museum in person or call (563) 344-4106. Payment of deposit can be made over the phone. Our Saturdays fill up fast, so reserve your spot early!
NEW! Sunday Private Parties!
- Museum is CLOSED to the public!
- Available at 10:00 am or 1:00 pm on Sundays
- 2 hours of exclusive use of our party room (25 people).
- Cost: $450 for 2 hours and up to 25 people
- One adult is required for every 5 children
- You are welcome to bring food; food must stay in The Den party room
- Family Museum members receive 10% off the entire party cost!
- $10 per extra person, up to 10 allowed for 35 total people (adults plus kids)
Birthday Bash (Friday and Saturday)
- 1 ½ hours of exclusive use of our party room (25 people).
- All-day Museum admission for party guests
- Cost: $275 for 1.5 hours and up to 25 people
- One adult is required for every 5 children
- You are welcome to bring food; food must stay in The Den party room
- Family Museum members receive 10% off the entire party cost!
- $10 per extra person, up to 10 allowed for 35 total people (adults plus kids)
Big Birthday Party (Friday and Saturday)
- 4 hours of exclusive use of our party room (25 people).
- All-day Museum admission for party guests.
- Cost: $500 for 4 hours and up to 25 people
- One adult is required for every 5 children
- You are welcome to bring food; food must stay in The Den party room
- Family Museum members receive 10% off the entire party cost!
- $10 per extra person, up to 10 allowed for 35 total people (adults plus kids)
Monday-Thursday Parties
Weekday Parties: Enjoy all features of our Birthday Bash and our Big Birthday Party, but on a weekday! You will receive all that is listed above. Weekday Birthday Bash price is $200 and Weekday Big Birthday Party price is $350. Weekday Parties are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at whatever time is convenient for you. Call us at (563) 344-4106 to start planning!
Private Play Time (Monday-Thursday during the traditional school year)
- Museum is CLOSED to the public!
- Available Monday-Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm; must be booked at least one week in advance
- $150: up to 15 guests, $200: up to 25 guests, $250: up to 35 guests, $300: up to 50 guests
- Galleries, Climber, and Courtyard access only.
- One adult is required for every 5 children; both adults and children are counted toward the total number of guests
- Family Museum members receive 10% off the entire party cost!
Booking a Party
- Times on Saturdays: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, or 3:00 pm. Times on Sundays: 10:00 am or 1:00 pm.
- Reservations are confirmed with a $100 non-refundable deposit.
- To book your party, either stop by the Family Museum in person or call (563) 344-4106. Payment of deposit can be made over the phone. Our Saturdays fill up fast, so reserve your spot early!
A Few Things to Note:
- Arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to the beginning of your party
- One adult is required for every 5 children
- With the exception of birthday candles, we have a no-flame policy
- Guests to the birthday party may not use their Family Museum membership towards birthday party admission
- Family Museum members receive 10% off their total package; no other discounts apply