Birthday Parties

We know how to party!

Celebrate your child's special day at the Children's Museum! Enjoy food, presents and cake in a decorated party room, and ALL DAY play in the Museum.

Looking for something a little more unique? We offer one-of-a-kind parties in our Teaching Kitchen and Art Studio, and private play in the whole Museum before we open.

Check out all of our amazing party options below!

Book your Party

Check availability or submit an Online Request Form.

Questions?
birthdays@cmdenver.org

Please note: Adventure Forest is closed February 17 - late spring. Learn more.

Party Packages

Party packages come with:

A decorated private room for 90 minutes
ALL DAY play in the Museum
A photo backdrop with props
10% off in the Museum Café and Gift Shop on the day of your party

Availability

Saturdays and Sundays

10 – 11:30 am | 12 – 1:30 pm | 2 – 3:30 pm

Wednesdays

5 - 6:30 pm

Time includes your set-up and clean-up.

Studio 1

Recommended for up to 30 guests, Studio 1 is on the first floor with a private entrance to Joy Park and lots of windows for great light.

Room will be set for 30. Additional tables and chairs cannot be provided.

Weekend: $250
Wednesday: $225

Members save 10%!

Skyline North

Recommended for up to 40 guests, Skyline North is located on the second floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Cloudscape sculptures.

Room will be set for 40. Additional tables and chairs cannot be provided.

Weekend: $300
Wednesday: $270

Members save 10%!

Skyline South

Recommended for up to 60 guests, Skyline South is on the second floor with floor-to-ceiling windows, views of downtown Denver and Joy Park, and comes with use of our wrap-around terrace.

Room will be set for 60. Additional tables and chairs cannot be provided.

Weekend: $400
Wednesday: $360

Members save 10%!

Full Skyline Gallery

Recommended for up to 100 guests, the full Skyline Gallery is on the second floor with floor-to-ceiling windows, views of downtown Denver, Joy Park and Cloudscape, and comes with use of our wrap-around terrace.

Room will be set for 100. Additional tables and chairs cannot be provided.

Weekend: $700
Wednesday: $630

Members save 10%!

Specialty Packages

Specialty packages come with:

All DAY play in the Museum
10% off in the Museum Café and Gift Shop on the day of your party

Art Studio Parties

Saturdays and Sundays, 9 - 10:30 am

P-ART-Y. Get private access to The Art Studio from 9 - 10 am (before the Museum opens!), and your own private room until 10:30.

Paint on easels, play with clay and craft at the invitation table. For $50 per party, you can add on bisqueware and glazing or a take-home painting project for all your party guests.

Please note: Art Studio parties have a firm capacity of 20 people, including adults and children, and must be booked 4 weeks in advance.

$350

Members save 10%!

Teaching Kitchen Parties

Saturdays, 2 - 4 pm

You and your guests will be the chefs! Make your own pizza, or bake and decorate cupcakes.

Please note: Teaching Kitchen parties have a firm capacity of 20 people, including adults and children, and must be booked 4 weeks in advance. Recommended for ages 3+.

$400

Members save 10%!

private play

Make the Museum all yours to explore for one hour before it opens! Available on weekends only. Must be booked four weeks in advance.

Indoor exhibits only: $400 + party package
Joy Park only: $350 + party package
Full Museum: $700 + party package

the details

Headcount includes both adults and children.
Museum admission for all guests is covered in the total party cost.
You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Sorry, no booze at our birthday parties.
Provided decorations include tablecloths, banners and a Museum-themed photo backdrop.
We do not allow helium balloons, glitter, confetti or piñatas.
You can purchase $5 gift cards for each party-goer and let them make their own goody bags from the Museum Gift Shop. (Gift cards must be purchased 48 hours before the party.)
Birthday hosts get 10% off new memberships on party day! (Excludes combo membership with Butterfly Pavilion. Does not apply to renewals.)