Parties

Parties at WOW! are a great way to spend time with friends in a safe, formative, fun, and educational environment. Adults can come in for free, as long as they are with the party or with another child. There is a ratio of 1 adult per 5 children requirement with all parties. If you think you may have more than 5 adults, we recommend you reserve an adjoining room for only $15, since your party room and cost is determined based on the number of children attending the party. This will ensure the adults attending will have enough space in your room. Also, if you think you may have a large group or just need extra time to gather everyone together at the end of the party, we recommend you reserve a time other than the last two-hour time slot. We need to close promptly, as we usually have parties after hours for which we need to get ready.

Parties must be booked 48 hours in advance. Private parties must be booked 2 weeks in advance.

Indoor/Outdoor Option: During the Spring and Summer you can request a party room with indoor/outdoor access for an additional $10 - call early, it books quickly! Our private party option includes the indoor/outdoor area at no additional cost.

A sign-out sheet is available if the adult is leaving the child at WOW! during the party.

WOW! invitations include written directions to the Museum as well as envelopes. Invitations are available for purchase at the Museum for 35 cents each--buy only what you need!

Please note that adult supervision of party children is required while visiting WOW! Children’s Museum.

Click on the tabs at the top of this panel for details about each party package.

The Museum cannot accommodate birthday parties in our snack areas. Please select the appropriate package for your party. We look forward to answering your questions and assisting you with your party needs.

Our basic party package is available during business hours.

Basic Party includes:

• Two hour museum admission for all party attendees (minimum of 8 children)
• 1 hour in a decorated party room, starts 30 minutes after party time
• Paper supplies for party children (plates, cups, napkins, forks)
• Balloons and a crown for the birthday child
• Cost: $11.50/child for 8-11 children; $11.00/child for 12-15; $10.50/child for 16 or more. $30 deposit is deducted from the cost of your party the day of and is due when you schedule your party.

Our deluxe party package is available during business hours. It includes:

• Basic Party package plus:
• Birthday cake
• Juice (Choice of Apple, Sunny Delight, or Lemonade)
• Party favor bags for each child
• Cost: $14.50/child for 8-11 children; $14.00/child for 12-15; $13.50/child for 16 or more. $30 deposit is deducted from the cost of your party the day of and is due when you schedule your party.

Our theme party package is available during business hours. Our current theme choices are Dinosaur, Pirate, Once Upon a Time (princess, fairy, dragon, or unicorn), Bugs, or Cowboy/Cowgirl. The package includes:

• Basic Party package plus:
• Birthday cake
• Juice (Choice of Apple, Sunny Delight, or Lemonade)
• 2 hour admission for your party guests (minimum of 8 children)
• Theme appropriate favors, crafts and museum staff to oversee in-room craft activities during first 15 min. of room time
• Cost: $15.50/child for 8-11 children; $15.00/child for 12-15; $14.50/child for 16+. $30 deposit is deducted from the cost of your party the day of and is due when you schedule your party.

Our SUPER DUPER party package includes:

• Deluxe Party package plus:
• Exclusive admission for all party attendees on Sunday from 4:30 pm-6:30pm OR Friday from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. This is a private party! We are not open to the public. Minimum of 15 children. All children attending the Museum during your private party time are counted if they are 15 month - 11 years.
• Package includes paper ware for up to 15 adults (including party parents). For more than 15 adults, there will be a $2.00 additional charge to provide paper ware for every additional adult. This assessment is necessary due to additional paper ware supply costs. This fee will be waived if you choose to bring your own paper ware for adult guests.
• Special activities. Choose 2: face painting, scavenger hunt, games and craft
• Two museum staff members to facilitate party activities
• WOW! T-Shirt or Cap for birthday child and 1 free return admission
• $1 off coupons for guests
• Cost: $17.00/child for 15-23 children; $14.00/child excluding juice, cake, party bags. $50 deposit is deducted from the cost of your party the day of and is due when you schedule your party. Access to outdoor area, too!

Parties of 7 children or less:

Rent a party room for one hour, for $30.00 (paid at time of reservation). Pay standard Museum admission, $7.00 for each child on day of the party.