Explosive. Educational. Extraordinary.
Discovery Place birthday parties are loaded with fun for a variety of ages.
Kids can go nose-to-fin with cool critters, create cosmetics, learn magic or even how to glow in the dark and much more. And, with no set-up or clean-up for the grown-ups, everyone can focus on having fun.
All-Inclusive Pricing
| Non-Members | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Themed Birthday Party | $295.00 | $275.00 |
| Dose of Discovery Birthday Party | $215.00 | $195.00 |
Theme Parties: includes 20 people with at least 5 adults required - option to add 3 additional guests for a total of 23 guests (18 children and at least 5 adults) at a cost of $10 per person
Dose of Discovery: includes 20 people with the option to add up to 10 additional guests for a total of 30 guests, at a cost of $10 per person
Incredible IMAX: includes 15 people with at least 2 adults required (no additional guests may be added.)
Birthday Party Information and Policies
Pick a one-of-a kind party theme
Incredible IMAX
Ages 8 & older
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the wonders of while you learn about the interesting history and exciting future of this unique viewing experience. Take an escorted tour of the IMAX ‘underground” and get a firsthand look at the equipment used to show films at Discovery Place.
*Limited to 15 people – Available on Saturday’s ONLY*
Mermaids & Sharks
Ages 3 & Older
Explore and visit with our favorite fish friends in World Alive. Little partiers will visit the Touch Tank in the Explore More Life lab for an up-close look at live aquatic species including sea urchins and horseshoe crabs. Create a shark tooth or shell necklace to take home and much more.
Little Builders
Ages 3 & older
Strap on a tool belt and grab a hard hat for an adventure in birthday fun! Understand that what goes up must come down as you and your friends explore gravity and structural concepts, and even build your own fort.
Includes a behind-the-scene tour of the Museum's exhibit workshop and fabrication area.
Expedition Discovery
Ages 3 & older
Meet some of Discovery Place’s animal residents including reptiles and invertebrate, and take a tour of the rainforest habitat in World Alive. Learn how animals use unique abilities, including camouflage, to survive in their environment.
Watch Me Glow
Ages 3 & older
Lighten up and learn about what makes things glow with ultraviolet light and a combination of chemicals. Partygoers will embark on a “Glow Hunt” to find a secret message for the birthday girl/boy and watch glow worms come
to live before their eyes!
Magic of Science
Ages 5 & older
Ever wonder what’s going on behind the curtain during your favorite magic tricks? Don a lab coat and safety goggles as you explore the magic of science! Learn the science behind the best tricks including disappearing water, fire paper and glow sticks.
Cosmetics Chemist
Ages 6 & older
Get gorgeous and learn the science behind beauty products. Make chocolate lip gloss and glitter lotion to go in your very own cosmetic bag. Create all of this while learning key components of chemistry including composition and structure!
Dose of Discovery
All Ages
Your Partyologist will kick off the first half hour with cake and refreshments, then give you and your guests time to enjoy the celebration before being escorted to the Museum to learn, play and experience the exhibitions.
Available for up to 20 people, with the option to add an up to 10 additional guests for a total of 30 at a cost of $10 per person . Party favor back packs and birthday t-shirt not included.
Add-On Option
Available by request (add to any of the above parties) $40
Make your party super special by enjoying the company of one of our animal friends. Explore the wonderful world of reptiles that live at Discovery Place. Meet 'n' greet a live animal and learn about its natural habitat, diet and unique
adaptations that allows it to survive and thrive in the wild. (Certain animals available upon request, but choices are subject to availability.)
Birthday Party Inquiries
704.372.6261 x300birthdayparties@discoveryplace.org
Parties are available 7 days a week. Themes are subject to change. Parties also are available at Charlotte Nature Museum and Discovery Place KIDS.
