Are you seeking a unique venue for your child’s next birthday party? The Florida Children’s Museum is family-friendly and offers unforgettable hands-on experiences. This independent museum will keep children entertained for hours. Keep reading as we share some top tips for planning the ultimate birthday party at the Florida Children’s Museum.
Choosing the Perfect Party Package
Whether you are planning a small gathering or a large party, we have various party packages on offer to fit your needs. Your child and 10 guests can enjoy a Picnic Party for $125, which offers them a reserved picnic table and admission. For a more private party experience, the SPLAT Room Party starts at $375 and provides a private room on the 2nd floor of the museum for your child and up to 15 guests. Larger groups will love a Theatre Party, where you can reserve either half or the whole of the Black Box Theatre. This option starts at $550 with admission for the birthday child and up to 25 guests.
When it comes to choosing a package, you’ll see that we offer a variety of themed activities, private party rooms, and customizable options. We recommend you take the time to look at the options and choose a package that fits your child’s interests and age group. Each package includes a full-day admission to the Museum for each guest, so you can arrive early or stay after to enjoy everything the museum offers.
Planning the Guest List and Invitations
Once you’ve chosen the theme of your party and the package you’d like to go for, it’s time to create your guest list. Creating themed invitations to match the museum’s activities to excite your party guests for the big day is always fun. Make sure you set a deadline to RSVP so that you can manage who will attend and work to create an age range for the party that will allow everyone to enjoy the activities on offer.
Themed Activities and Exhibits
Our museum is well known for its range of interactive and hands-on exhibits. Many of these interactive exhibits, such as the Front Yard gallery featuring the popular Blinky, the Alligator, can be part of the celebration. Using current exhibitions and features, our team will help you plan engaging group activities tailored to your party’s age group. Once you’ve decided what to do at the party, you can incorporate this theme into the party decorations and favors to enhance the party experience.
Food and Cake Options
No party would be complete without delicious food and birthday cake for attendees to enjoy. The Depot Cafe at Bonnet Springs Park has created a birthday party menu that offers party-size catering options. Choose from kid-friendly menu items such as pizza, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and more. We always think it’s great to theme the birthday cake to the theme of the party or our museum exhibits for the month. Once you’ve chosen the activities for the day, you can work to design a creative cake that will wow everyone in attendance. We recommend asking party attendees ahead of time about dietary restrictions and then working with caterers to ensure they meet these accommodations.
Party Day Tips
The party day can be quite stressful for parents, so you’ll want to plan ahead and create a checklist for a smooth day. This checklist should go through every stage of the day, from arrival to cleaning up after the party is over. Ensure you add enough time to the schedule for kids to explore and enjoy the exhibits. The museum staff will be happy to help coordinate activities and answer questions beforehand and during your visit to make the most of your day with us.
Capturing Memories
When capturing memories of the birthday party, you can hire a photographer or take DIY photos. Hiring a photographer will allow you to get professional-quality photos and take the pressure off you when trying to ensure the kids are having a great time. The museum has some creative photo opportunities, where photographers can set up their cameras to take fun group and individual photos. After the party, you could even include a photo in your thank-you notes as a keepsake for your guests.
Why the Florida Children’s Museum in Lakeland, FL Stands Out
With so many unique, educational, and fun experiences, the Florida Children’s Museum is an excellent option for a birthday party this year. Previous party guests have always been impressed with the museum, the various packages on offer, and the customization options. The staff at the museum are always praised for how friendly and engaging they are and will be committed to offering all of your guests a great day out. It will be a day that not only will the birthday child remember for years to come, but everyone who attends will be excited to return to the museum again.
The Florida Children’s Museum is a one-of-a-kind venue for an upcoming birthday party. With so many options to customize your birthday party, you’ll find a theme and venue to suit any party size and age group. We recommend booking your birthday party well beforehand, as they often get booked months in advance. You’ll want to plan the day before to relax and enjoy your big day.
Contact us today or visit our birthday party page for more information about bookings and packages. Our team will answer any questions and help you plan a birthday party to create lifelong memories for everyone attending.