Party it up explore children’s Museum style!

Reserve our Celebration Spot for your special little one.

Time slots for Birthday Parties are limited! All available birthday party time slots will automatically appear on the calendar below. If you do not see your preferred date or if it is greyed out, it is no longer available. If a cancellation occurs, the calendar will automatically adjust to show all available spots.

What’s Included:

  • Museum admission for up to 25 guests (children and adults)

  • Maximum number of party guests (children & adults) is 50. If you plan to have more than 50 guests you must book a private birthday party.

  • 2-hour Celebration Spot reservation

  • Playtime in the museum exhibits

Party Time Slots:

  • Saturdays 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm

  • Sundays 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm

Cost: 

  • $200 for non-members; $180 for members 

  • $5 for each additional guest

The Fine Print:

  • A $100 non-refundable security deposit is required upon reservation.

  • All adults and children are included in the guest total. One adult is required for every four children. Adults must supervise children in the museum while they play.

  • Food and beverages are provided by the party host.

  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

  • Party host must arrive 15 minutes prior to the party start time, supervise party guests during playtime, and remain at the museum until all guests have left.

  • You may access the Celebration Spot up to 30 minutes prior to your party time to decorate/set up. You must vacate the space 15 minutes after your reservation ends.

Book your party today!

Private Parties and Events

Private Birthday Party:

What’s Included:

  • Access to the museum for only you and your guests for 2 hours.

  • Museum admission for up to 100 guests (children and adults).

  • Your choice of Draw Alive and Animated Sand Table theme.

  • Explore Children’s Museum staff on site to assist with exhibit use.

Party Time Slots:

  • Fridays 4:30pm-6:30pm

  • Saturdays 4:30pm-6:30pm

Cost: 

  • $450 for non-members; $405 for members 

  • $5 for each additional guest

The Fine Print:

  • A $200 non-refundable security deposit is required upon reservation.

  • All adults and children are included in the guest total. One adult is required for every four children.

  • Food and beverages are provided by the party host.

  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

  • Party host must arrive 15 minutes prior to the party start time, supervise party guests during playtime, and remain at the museum until all guests have left.

Please contact us by phone at (608) 478 5456 or email us at contact@explorecm.org to schedule a private party.

Private Event:

What’s Included:

  • Access to the museum for only you and your guests for 3 hours.

  • Museum admission for up to 150 guests (children and adults).

  • Your choice of Draw Alive and Animated Sand Table theme.

  • Explore Children’s Museum staff on site to assist with exhibit use.

Party Time Slots:

  • Fridays 5pm-8pm

  • Saturdays 5pm-8pm

Cost: 

  • $725 for non-members; $650 for members 

  • $5 for each additional guest

The Fine Print:

  • A $300 non-refundable security deposit is required upon reservation.

  • All adults and children are included in the guest total. One adult is required for every four children.

  • Food and beverages are provided by the party host.

  • Party host must arrive 15 minutes prior to the party start time, supervise party guests during playtime, and remain at the museum until all guests have left.

Please contact us by phone at (608) 478 5456 or email us at contact@explorecm.org to schedule a private event.

About the Celebration Spot

The Celebration Spot has

  • 4 tables 51 x 27 inches

  • 15 chairs

  • two highchairs

  • counter space 93 x 24 inches

We are able to provide tape for hanging decorations. If you have any more questions about the space, please email contact@explorecm.org.