Birthday Parties

Celebrate Your Special Day
In An Unforgettable Way!

McWane Science Center has birthday parties down to a science! Enjoy a private party with all of your friends and admission to the four floors of Exhibit Halls. Choose a birthday package from the options below. Each child celebrating their birthday party will receive a birthday party t-shirt. All of the children will receive an educational science tool.

Scheduling your birthday party:

Pick a package below for your party, select a program, and even choose additional options to create the perfect birthday adventure at McWane Science Center.

Advanced reservations are required. Birthday parties are offered during the following times.

Saturday: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00
Sunday: 12:00, 2:00, 4:00
Weekdays: Available upon request

Birthday Party

RESERVATIONS: (205) 714 - 8414
QUESTIONS: (205) 714 - 8369

Cancellation policy:
If you cancel a reserved birthday party two weeks prior to your party date, there is no cancellation fee. There is a 50.00 cancellation fee for any party that cancels within 2 weeks prior to the party date

Full payment is required at time of booking.

ADVENTURE PARTY
Up to 30 guests including adults and children
$250.00 (Non-Members)
$200.00 (Members

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE PARTY
Up to 30 guests including adults and children
$300.00 (Non-Members)
$250.00 (Members)

Admission to Exhibit Halls for all guests

Admission to Exhibit Halls for all guests

Private party room for one hour

Private party room for one hour

Staff member to host the party Staff member to host the party

Free parking for all guests

Free parking for all guests

Birthday child receives a McWane Science Center Birthday party T-shirt. Birthday child receives a McWane Science Center Birthday party T-shirt.
Birthday party guests (under 18) will receive a SCIENCE TOOL Birthday party guests (under 18) will receive a SCIENCE TOOL

Either:
¼ sheet cake with the McWane Science Center logo, ice cream, juice boxes, snack (Choose from gold fish, chips or cookies), and paper products
OR an educational hands-on program (See options below)

ALL of the following:
¼ sheet cake with the McWane Science Center logo, ice cream, juice boxes, snack (Choose from gold fish, chips or cookies), and paper products
And an Educational hands-on program (See options below)

Special Birthday Programs

Select one of these spectacular science programs to make your party unforgettable.

  • SNOW Science - available through January 29th
    Brrr! Learn how to make snow, create frost and even mix up liquid nitrogen ice cream for all your guests in this very COOL party program!
  • Bubbleology
    Ages 2-3
    Experience bubble fun as one of our certified Bubbleologists leads young scientists on an exploration of the amazing floating spheres that all kids love to make, watch and pop!

  • Animal Adventures
    Ages 4-13
    Meet and even touch amazing animals that call McWane Science Center home!

  • Dino Might!
    Ages 2 – 6
    A hands-on look at fascinating facts about your favorite dinosaurs
  • Ocean Animals
    Ages 4 – 13
    Examine sea life up close and discover what it’s like to be a creature of the deep
  • Kool Kids
    Ages 6 – 13
    Kids will be introduced to one of the coolest liquids on earth – literally – and discover hot facts about solids, liquids and gases.
  • Oh Gross!
    Ages 6 –13
    Party goers will investigate some really slimy stuff and even mix up their own batch to take home
  • Rocket Science
    Ages 6 – 13Rocket making has never been so much fun. Have an out of this world experience testing alka-seltzer rockets!

  • SNOW Science (Seasonal Winter party)
    Brrr! Learn how to make snow, create frost and even mix up liquid nitrogen ice cream for all your guests in this very COOL party program!

Add-On Options:

You can choose any of the following options for your party for an additional fee.

Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizzas - $60.00 for 15 personal cheese pizzas
IMAX® movie tickets - $3.00 per person (plus tax)
12 oz bottled water - $1.25 each
8 oz Canned Coke® products - $1.00 each
Birthday Party T-Shirts - $5.00 each
Upgrade to a ½ sheet cake $20
Additional ¼ sheet cake $20
Additional guest (over the 30 guests*) - $5.00 each

*Total number of guests includes every child and adult at the party.

Celebrate Together:

McWane Science Center does allow more than one child to celebrate their birthday together at the same party.

Birthday Party Invitations:

Click here to download and customize your own large pdf invitation
Click here to download, customize, print and cut small pdf invitations