Birthdays

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

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