Birthday Parties

Have your child's next Birthday Party at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center!

Does a family member, friend or co-worker have a milestone birthday coming up? No problem! Visit our Private Events page for details.

The cost of our Birthday Party Package is $225.00, for up to 15 children (including the birthday child) and 2 adults. Additional children and adults are $6 each. We can accommodate a maximum of 20 children and 40 total attendees for the party. The party fee includes general admission for all party attendees to the Discovery Center for the day and a t-shirt for the Birthday child!

Your two-hour party will be staffed by a party host and includes a hands-on activity based upon the age of the child. You can choose from one of these three themes for your activity: Space Shuttle, Constellations, or Comets.

Tickets to a planetarium show can be added for an additional $4 per person for shows before or after the party.

Birthday Parties can be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, and on weekdays upon request. Call (603) 271-7827 for more information or to make a reservation. Meals are also available through the Café. Check out Tidewater's Birthday Party menu.