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NEW! Go Bananas (ages 3-5)

After hearing the story "Curious George and the Birthday Surprise!" you and your guests will embark on an interactive adventure to Curious George – Let’s Get Curious! At the exhibit you can go bananas exploring where George and the Man in the Yellow Hat live, along with exploring science, math and engineering activities through hands-on play. And don’t forget that it wouldn’t be a party without a special appearance from a favorite pal!

Build A Bird House (ages 3-6)

You and your friends will enjoy building your very own bird house out of recyclable materials in the workshop.

Very Hungry Caterpillar (ages 1-4)

Enjoy story time with Eric Carle's "Very Hungry Caterpillar" in your party room. Then learn about the evolution of a caterpillar as you watch your caterpillar evolve into a butterfly with activities designed specifically for the younger child.

Puppets in the Neighborhood of Make Believe (ages 3-6)

After story time, test your creativity by making a puppet in your party room. Then visit Mister Roger’s puppets and put on a puppet show in our Neighborhood exhibit!

NEW! Get Curious! (ages 5 - 7)

Get Curious as you and your party guests explore the boundaries of science with science experiments and a take home experiment of your own. Afterwards, continue exploring at the traveling exhibit Curious George – Let’s Get Curious! where you can learn fundamental concepts about science, math and engineering. And as an added treat, a favorite pal will make a special appearance to meet with you and all of your friends.

You're On Stage! (ages 7 and up)

After storytelling, our party room becomes your dressing room as you dress up in costumes and makeup to prepare for your acting debut in the Theater. You’ve never seen a performance quite like this!
Performer Option: Add a juggler, storyteller, cartoonist or other lively performer to your party for an additional charge.

Creep into our Attic (ages 7 and up)

Embark on a scavenger hunt to find failed experiments in the Cabinet of Curiosity and other mysteries that unfold in our Attic exhibit! As all mad scientists, don't forget to log your results to obtain your reward!

Water Play at the Beach

Make sand art necklaces and beach visors before you break out some dance moves doing the limbo in your party room. Then test your boat building skills in our Waterplay exhibit. Younger aquanauts can enjoy water play activities specifically designed for you in the party room before exploring the "river" in our Waterplay exhibit.

Studio Art

Enjoy story time and learn about colors or create as you sculpt with modeling dough in the party room. Afterwards enjoy silkscreening, painting, papermaking, printmaking and more in our Studio - perfect for budding artists.

Princess for a Day!

You reign over all when your party becomes your kingdom. You and your guests can show off creativity by creating princess-perfect crowns and wands. Afterwards, enjoy silk-screening, painting, papermaking, printmaking and more in our Studio.. It's the best way to have a royal day!

Pirate's Treasure...

Ahoy, mateys! Landlubbers beware! This party is reserved for the best of pirates. Arrrggh! You and your band of pirates will decorate a treasure chest before launching boats into treacherous waters in Waterplay. You never know what treasures ye may find...

Pretty, Pretty Parasol

You and your guests are transformed into Southern Belles as you decorate paper hand fans and parasols using watercolor paints in your party space. Continue your creativity by exploring silkscreening and papermaking in our Studio!

Want more?

Please contact our Birthday Party Coordinator at (412) 322-5058, ext. 211, for information on additional themes.

Themes may change according to exhibits and availability.