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birthdaywebBirthday Party Adventures

We are not currently accepting reservations for birthday parties. Please check back soon. If you have any questions, please call 617.495.2341.

The museum offers a unique birthday experience for children (ages 4 and up), facilitated by a member of the museum staff. Celebrate in your own decorated party room, enjoy engaging games and activities, and explore the museum. Birthday goodie bags are available for purchase so each child can take home science-related toys and collectibles. Join the dinosaurs, sharks, whales, gems and minerals, totem poles, meteorites, and more for a special celebration!

 

PARTY ADVENTURE INCLUDES:

Free admission for the birthday group to both the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Peabody Museum galleries.

Decorated birthday room for up to one and a half hours.  Party room comes complete with tables and chairs, a festive birthday banner, and an exciting array of science-based graphics and specimens as a backdrop to your special occasion.

Free HMNH t-shirt for birthday child.

Trained Birthday Party Adventure Facilitator who will:

  • Provide an orientation to the museum for your group
  • Assist with clean up after party
  • Lead group in age-appropriate games and activities which may include: egg race game, mystery bag guessing game, animal charades, pin the nose horn on the triceratops

"Museum Exploration" activity sheet to help you discover the galleries with your party guests.

HMNH Birthday Party Goodie Bags are available for purchase.  Must be ordered at least one week before your party.  ($12 value for only $5 each)
Includes:

  • Real agate mineral specimen
  • Foot-long HMNH pencil
  • Nature sketch pad
  • Little critter toys
  • Mini animal puzzle
  • Two museum postcards
  • Bird glider
  • Magic grow dinosaur

YOU PROVIDE:

Refreshments - All food, drinks, ice, cups, and paper products
Set up of food, beverages, and gifts including transportation of items to and from birthday party room.
Note: No refrigerator or cooking facilities available on site. 

 

Fees

We can accommodate a total of 30 people, with a maximum of 15 children.

Party for up to 15 children - $300 


Scheduling & Reservations

Parties can be scheduled for Saturday or Sunday at 1:00 PM.  Each party lasts 90 minutes.

For information and reservations contact us at 617.495.2341 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Parties may be reserved up to one year in advance.

Credit Card required to secure your reservation.


Cancellations

You may cancel up to two weeks before the scheduled Birthday Party Adventure less a 50% cancellation fee.  After that time, your credit card will be charged for the full amount.  You will not be charged if the museum cancels the program.

Snow Cancellations

If the museum is open, your celebration will not be cancelled by the museum.  If you choose to cancel due to weather-related issues, there will be no charge.  To check if the museum is open, please call the front desk at 617.495.3045 and listen to our recording.  You may reschedule for the first available time slot.