Break the birthday mold without breaking the bank. Birthday parties at Discovery Center are easy, fun-filled and unforgettable. We’ve got birthday parties down to a science! Our experienced staff does all the work, so you and your group can have all the fun! Party packages range from a simple room rental to our Deluxe Birthday Bash.
We offer a wide variety of packages to suit your individual interests and needs. Our friendly staff can assist you with set-up and clean-up. You can even order goodie bags from our gift shop, so your guests can take the fun home with them. Discovery Center Birthday Parties fill up fast so reserve a room today. To schedule a birthday party, call 815-963-6769 or email Discovery Center.
Basic Birthday Party Package
$125 ($113 for members)-up to 2 hours
$50 deposit
Ten children (including birthday child) and four adults are included in the party package. Five additional children may be invited to the party for an additional fee of $8 each. Up to six additional adults may be included at a cost of $5 each. (A maximum of 25 people can be in the Birthday Party Room due to fire code, All larger groups will need to rent one of our other rooms.)
A $50 deposit is due at the time of reservation.
The package includes:
- Private use of special party room with separate entrance
- Assistance of Discovery Center staff
- Invitations (you can pick them up or we can mail them to you for $2.00)
- Cupcakes (your choice of chocolate or white cake with frosting and sprinkles)
- Fruit punch
- Museum exploration time
- Paper products
Make it a Deluxe Party with any or all of these options:
- Goodie bags (includes free pass): $5 per child
- 8" round personalized cake: $12 or 1/4 personalized Sheet Cake: $18 (These options are an upgrade from cupcakes. To add a cake in addition to cupcakes add $12 to the prices shown.)
- Small personalized round cake for birthday child: $10.00
- Large cheese, sausage or pepperoni pizza: $12
- Activity add-ons: $3 per child -Slimy Science or Volcano Experiment.
SPECIAL PACKAGES!!!
'Hello From Japan' Party (Available weekends June 10th - September 3rd)
$160 ($144 members) - up to 2 hours
Includes admission for 10 children and 4 adults
- 'Hello from Japan' Exhibit Activity - Decorate awesome Japanese Fish Mobile!
- Themed party favor plus colorful tablecloth, plates & napkins, juice and cupcakes for the kids!
- Extra chidren $10 each/ Adults $6.00
Outer Space Party
$160 ($144 for members)-up to 2 hours
Includes admission and Planetarium show for 10 children and 4 adults
- Awesome outer space glasses to decorate
- Party favor plus outer space tablecloth, napkins, juice and cupcakes for the kids
- Extra children $10.00 each / Adults $6.00
Princess Party
$160 ($144 for members)-up to 2 hours
Includes admission for 10 children and 4 adults
- Make your own princess crown
- Take home "princess" cup with goodies from the gift shop
- Party tablecloth, centerpiece, napkins, juice and cupcakes for the kids.
- Extra children $10.00 each / Adults $6.00
Birthday Party Room Rental
$75 (2 hours)
Rent the Discovery Center birthday party room for $75 and receive discounted Museum admission prices for your party: $6.00 per person. Up to 15 children and 10 adults allowed. Party planners may bring their own food; however, no kitchen facilities are available and renter is responsible for room clean up. Decorations are limited to balloon bouquets. Full payment for room is due at time of booking. To schedule a birthday party room rental, call 815-963-6769 or email Discovery Center. A maximum of 25 people can be in the Birthday Party Room due to fire code, All larger groups will need to rent one of our other rooms.