Birthday Parties at the Museum
The Exploration Station...a children's museum is the perfect location for your next birthday party. Our add-on menu will customize any of our birthday party packages to suit your needs. And the best part is, there's no need to spend time at a ticket/prize counter, mess with tokens, or run party games and activities because our museum provides all the fun that your kids will need to make their day special!
All party packages include museum admission for 15 guests and the birthday child. The 15 guests include both children and adults.
There is a 1:5 adult to child ratio required for all parties. Adults are responsible for supervising children while they play/explore the museum.
A payment of a refundable deposit of 50% of party fees ($75) minimum and a signed contract is required at the time of booking. Any cancellations, changes and final party balance must be made at least 14 days prior to the party date. Parties booked less than 14 days prior to party date will be issued a $25 late booking fee and must pay by cash or credit card. No checks will be allowed if the party is booked within 14 days of the party. Prices are subject to change. Deposit refund will be processed the week following the party. Refunds of deposits paid by cash or check may take up to 3 weeks to receive.
Special Birthday Promotions for 2014:
| January |
Free Animal Room Presentation |
| February |
1/2 Off Bamboo Visit |
| March |
1/2 Off Favor Bags |
| April |
1/2 Off Face Painting |
| May |
1 Free Adult for Every 5 Children |
| June |
Free Face Painting |
| July |
3 Free Party Guests |
| August |
Free Backpack (while supplies last) |
| September |
Free Animal Room Presentation |
| October |
Free Light-Up Necklace (while supplies last) |
| November |
1/2 Off Bamboo Visit |
| December |
Free Jingle Beanie (while supplies last) |
Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an for more details or to book your party.
Basic No Frills Party
Fee: Museum Members $110 / Non-Members $125
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.50 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free parking
- Free wristbands
Bamboo's Bash
Fee: Museum Members $150 / Non-Members $165
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.50 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free parking
- Free wristbands
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- 15 Special Invitations (Extras are available for $0.50 each)
- Special gift for the birthday child
After Hours Party - available both weekdays and weekends
Time(s): 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Fee(s): Museum Members $260 / Non-Members $290
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $3.50 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 3 hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free parking
- Free
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Lined Tables
- Balloons & Streamers
- Paper products and plastic ware
- 15 Invitations (Extras are available for $0.50 each)
- Special gift for the birthday child
Theme Birthday Parties
Let us know the theme of your choice at least three weeks prior to your party and leave the shopping to us.
Fee: Museum Member $180 / Non-Member $200
Package includes:
- Admission for up to 15 guests (children and adults); Extra guests are $4.00 each
- Free admission for the birthday child
- Private Party Room for 1½ hours (includes set up and clean up) & Party host
- Unlimited play time in the museum
- Free parking
- Free wristbands
- Cupcakes/Ice Cream Cups/Juice Drink
- Lined Tables
- Streamers & Balloons
- Plastic ware
- 15 Special Invitations, Plates, Napkins & Cups (Extra invitations are available for $0.50 each)
- Special gift for the birthday child
Add-On Menu
Animal Room Admission - $15.00
Every child in your party will get admission into the Live Animal Room!
Face Painting - $20.00
Every child in your party will get their faces painted during the party time for one flat fee.
Pizza Deal - $36.00
Add three 16" one-topping pizzas (provided by Domino's Pizza) to any package.
Additional Pizzas- $13.00 each
Need more than 3 pizzas? No Problem. Each additional 16" one-topping pizza is only $12.00.
Smash Cake - $7.00 each --NEW!
Add a smash cake to your little one’s first birthday party and let him/her tear into the fun. Don’t worry about the mess; it all cleans up.
Favor Bags - $3.00 each
Each favor bag is filled with a small assortment of toys, candy and activities. Add to your party package or purchase for your own party at home.
Bamboo Visit - $25.00
Is your little one into fun characters? If yes, then Bamboo is for you! The Exploration Station's panda bear mascot, Bamboo, will visit your party to help sing "Happy Birthday". You will also receive 2 photographs in sleeves of your child with Bamboo and the party guests.
Extra hour- Museum Members & Township Residents $40.00
/ Non-Members and Non-Residents $50.00
Would you like a little extra time in the party room? Members can purchase an additional hour for $40.00. Non-members can purchase and additional hour for $50.00.
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Printable Birthday Party Contract (PDF)
Printable Birthday Party Flyer (PDF)
Printable Overnight Contract (PDF)
Facility Use Agreement (PDF)
Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an for more details or to book your party.
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A payment of a refundable deposit of 50% of party fees ($75) minimum and a signed contract is required at the time of booking. Any cancellations, changes and final party balance must be made at least 14 days prior to the party date. Parties booked less than 14 days prior to party date will be issued a $25 late booking fee and must pay by cash or credit card. No checks will be allowed if the party is booked within 14 days of the party. Prices are subject to change. Deposit refund will be processed the week following the party. Refunds of deposits paid by cash or check may take up to 3 weeks to receive.
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Multi-Purpose Room 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity Room
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Please call for weekday party times.
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Multi-Purpose Room 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activity Room
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
After Hours Party Times -weekdays or weekends
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Party Room
The Exploration Station currently has two party room to choose from based on availability.
The Multipurpose Room is a large room with plenty of seating room and easy to clean floors. The Activity Room has capacity for up to 24 guests. The room has one six foot long head table and 3 round tables for seating. Tables and chairs are beige.
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The Multipurpose Room has capacity for up to 50 guests and has blue chairs and 8' long folding tables. The walls have funs shapes, a museum banner and a mural of the museum's mascot Bamboo the Panda.
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Exploration Station Facility Rentals
Are you planning a party, fundraiser, school event, business meeting, baby shower or holiday party? Let us offer you a unique setting for your event! Special programs, demonstrations, activities, or food can be tailored to your needs. Dining is available for up to 50 and the museum can accommodate up to 200 guests. If you are with a non-for-profit organization please ask for our special discount.
Printable Permit Application (PDF)
Contact Cathy Gagnon at (815) 933-9905 ext. 353 or send an for more details or to book your party.
