Birthday Parties For Kids
Are you looking for a unique (and fun, of course!) birthday party idea for your child? Host your celebration at The Works Museum! Parents love our easy-to-supervise open format experience gallery, where your guests can build and race K’Nex cars down a ramp, explore giant kaleidoscopes, evade sensors in our sensor maze, and more.
You don’t even need to worry about birthday party favors, because the guests can make their own! Choose from two projects at each age level, including slimy glow dough, balloon cars, mini-catapults, and mini-kaleidoscopes.
We make it easy for you. All paper products and table wrap are provided, and your party staff will take care of up and clean up for your party. Plus, our free parking lot and easy access into the museum makes it simple for you and your guests’ parents. And if those parents want to stay, they’re free!
All you provide is the cake and the guests. We’ll take care of the fun! But don’t take our word for it. Scroll down to learn more about our 90-Minute and Two Hour party packages, the private party room, and to see feedback from party parents.
Looking for a shorter party experience? This package includes an hour of hands-on exploration in the Museum, followed by thirty-minutes at a table reserved for your group to enjoy presents and cake.
Cost: $175 for up to 10 children, additional children are $6 each. Adults are free.
Our most popular option, this package includes an hour of Museum exploration and a hands-on activity led by our staff (engineer your own unique party favors!), as well as thirty minutes of reserved table time for your presents and cake.
Cost: $225 for up to 10 children. Additional children are $9 each. Adults are free.
Select from the two hands-on activities available for each age level. See options below:
5-6 years old:
Glow Dough: Measure, stir, and mix up your own glow-in-the-dark slime to take home.
Kaleidoscopes: Make your own kaleidoscope and have fun exploring light, patterns, and reflections.
7-8 years old:
Balloon Cars: Use a balloon and other simple materials to build your own air-propelled race car.
Glow Dough: Measure, stir, and mix up your own glow-in-the-dark slime to take home.
9-12 years old:
Mini-Hovercrafts: Use a CD and a balloon to create your own hovercraft and make it float on a cushion of air.
Mini-Catapults: Construct your own catapult with simple materials to see how far you can fling a marshmallow.
Kids Birthday Party FAQs:
What is the recommended age range for your parties? The Works Museum is ideal for kids ages 5 to 12.
Do you provide food and beverages? You supply all food (including the cake) and beverages for your guests. We do not have cooling or heating capabilities, but you are welcome to bring in food.
Where can I order pizza for my party? Papa John’s is the preferred party pizza partner for The Works Museum. Use code WORKS2020 when you place your order and you’ll receive 20% off your pizza order. Plus, Papa John’s will donate 20% of the value of your order to The Works Museum.
What days are available? Parties may be scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you have a private party room? Yes, we have one private party room available for an additional $50.
How do I make a reservation or check if my date is available? Call 952.888.4262, x215, or fill out our Birthday Party Request Form. Our registrar will get back to you to answer questions or schedule your party.
May I decorate with balloons? Balloons are allowed if anchored in a balloon bundle.
May we have a piñata at the party? No. We do not allow piñatas.
Hear what other parents have said about their kids birthday parties at The Works Museum:
The party was great! The kids all had a blast, and all of the adults really enjoyed going to a different place, off the usual kid birthday party circuit, where there was so much for them to do. All of them said they would be back.
The party was even better than we imagined, couldn’t have gone more smoothly. The staff was so wonderful, and the balloon cars were a hit! Thanks for your support in giving our twins a fantastic birthday party!
Charlie had the best time at his party! It was really awesome!! I really think having the kids go to the museum, then an activity (which they loved), food and then back to the museum was perfect. It was super organized and ran so smoothly! We highly recommend the museum itself and hosting a birthday as well.