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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 a giant kaleidoscope, 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 fling flyers, 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 set 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. 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 rooms, and to see feedback from party parents.
The two-hour party package includes time to explore the Museum floor, thirty minutes in a private party room for treats and presents, and a hands-on engineering activity led by an educator (create your own unique party favors!).
Cost: $250 for up to 10 children. Additional children are $10 each. Adults are free.
Party Activities (choose one):
Ages 5-6:
- Sail Cars: Build your own wind-powered car, using wheels, axles, and a sail you design yourself.
- Kaleidoscopes: Make your own kaleidoscope and have fun exploring light, patterns, and reflections.
Ages 7-8:
- Fling Flyers: Construct a foam glider that launches with a rubber band and flies an amazing distance.
- Kaleidoscopes: Make your own kaleidoscope and have fun exploring light, patterns, and reflections.
Ages 9-12:
- Mini-Catapults: Use glue guns to construct your own catapult with simple materials, then see how far you can fling a pompom.
- Kaleidoscopes: Make your own kaleidoscope and have fun exploring light, patterns, and reflections.
Looking for a shorter party experience? This package includes an hour of hands-on exploration in the Museum, followed by thirty minutes in a private party room to enjoy presents and cake.
Cost: $210 for up to 10 children, additional children are $7 each. Adults are free.
Kids Birthday Party FAQs:
The Works Museum is ideal for kids ages 5 to 12.
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.
Parties may be scheduled for Saturdays.
Yes! All birthday parties come with reserved time in a private room.
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.
Balloons are allowed if anchored in a balloon bundle.
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.