Birthday Parties

Birthday parties at the museum are unique, convenient, and fun!! AND the kids will probably even learn something!

Parties can be scheduled for the following days and times:
Tuesdays through Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 am, Noon to 1:00 pm, 1:30 to 2:30 pm, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Sundays Noon to 1:00 pm 1:30 to 2:30 pm 3:00 to 4:00 pm

A non-refundable deposit of $25 must be paid at registration.
Museum Members receive 10% in the Ta-Da! gift shop
We accept VISA and MasterCard
No outside food or beverages

Big Birthday Bash

Each Big Birthday Bash includes:
Admission, refreshments and fun for up to 12 people (1 adult per 5 children required and free)
1 hour in private party room followed by unlimited time exploring the Museum (we will store your gifts, etc. during your play time)
"Birthday Buddy" Museum employee to set up, help during your time in the party room and clean up
Solid color tableware
Lemonade and a 12-serving ice cream cake with candles (choose chocolate cake/vanilla ice cream or white cake/strawberry ice cream)
Extras available
$110.00 Members / $125.00 Non-Members

Bigger (Themed) Birthday Bash

Each Bigger Birthday Bash includes:
Everything in the Big Birthday Bash package above PLUS...
Themed napkins, activity placemats and keepsake cups
Themed games/activities and prizes (see below for details)
$2.00 "Ta-Da!" store gift certificate for the birthday child
Extras available (see below for details)
$150.00 Members $175.00 Non-Members

Bigger Birthday Bash Themes

Just Ducky

Your little ones will play pick a duck,
sing a ducky song and take home a rubber duck
(plus an inflatable duck ball for the birthday child).
Age 3 and under

Princess

Your highness and her royal party will play castle ring toss,
make paper dolls and take home a princess wand
(plus a special tiara for birthday child).

Pirates

The young buccaneers will learn some pirate lingo,
play pirate ship ring toss, walk the plank,
and take home a pirate prize
(plus a pirate bandana for birthday child).

OR...Get the whole Children's Museum to yourselves with a Hullabaloo Party: the Biggest Birthday Bash!

Hullaballoo parties can be held, pending availability,
Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30-7:30 pm or Sunday from 10:00 am to Noon
You and your guests (up to 100 people) get the entire Museum to yourselves!
Climbing wall included!
Contact us about catering options!
$200.00 Members $250.00 Non-Members

Extras (available for any party)

Party favor bags: $3.00 each (choose Pirate, Princess, Ducky or Basic)
Face painting: $15.00 per party
Large one-topping, party-cut pizza (serves 12): $14.00
Medium mac ‘n cheese pizza + 12 hot dogs/buns: $24.00 (extra hot dogs/buns 75¢ each)
Add to any pizza order (not available alone)— Themed 1/4 sheet cake (serves 12-15): $18.00
Extra ice cream cake (serves 12): $9.00 (Choose chocolate cake/vanilla ice cream or white cake/strawberry ice cream)
Extra guests beyond 12 included in package: Big Bash = $7 members, $8 non-members, Bigger Bash = $9 members, $10 non-members Includes admission, paper goods & lemonade (+ prize for Bigger Bash), but you may want to order an extra ice cream cake.

For more information or to book your party, call (608)784-2652. Call now to schedule a one-of-a-kind birthday celebration!

Rentals

Join the fun at the Children's Museum during the day OR see it in a whole new light ... after dark*!

The Gertrude Salzer Gordon Children's Museum is the perfect place to host your next meeting, special event, or party.

The bright and whimsical decor, three floors of exciting hands-on exhibits, spacious theater and colorful party/meeting rooms provide an environment that will delight all of your guests!

Our friendly staff will be happy to help you plan, organize and manage your upcoming event.

Q: Are your business meetings a little on the boring side?
A: Our colorful party/meeting rooms will add some creative energy!

Q: Looking for a fun and unique way to include families in your La Crosse-area convention?
A: Host a festive evening in the Children's Museum, complete with special activities for the kids.

From roasts to receptions, board meetings to bridal showers, the Children's Museum will provide a unique and enjoyable setting for your event! We take your fun seriously!

Contact (608) 784-2652 ext.226 to discuss how we can help you plan a unique and exciting event at the Children's Museum of La Crosse.

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