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Birthday Parties2025-03-01T08:50:30-05:00

Birthday parties at SEE are a great value, fun for the kids and convenient and affordable for parents.  Hundreds of families choose SEE for their child’s birthday party each year. Join them!  SEE parties are great for kids age 3 and up.  These party packages are not just for birthdays, we also host team, troop or other group parties.  We also have opportunities for adult events call to discuss options.

Call us at 603-669-0400 or email us at birthday@see-sciencecenter.org to get started.

A boy gets ready to blow out candles on a cake in SEE's party room.

Parties Include:

  • Admission to SEE Science Center for 10 children and 10 adults (with opportunity to add additional guests).
  • Private Party room for 90 minutes.
  • Guests can stay and visit the Science Center until closing time.
  • Private demonstration in party room.
  • Plates, napkins and forks for all party guests.
  • 15 minutes setup time.

Birthday Party Costs

  • $250.00 ($200 for SEE Members)
    For up to 10 children and 10 adults
  • $14.00 for each additional child, one adult free with each additional child
  • SEE members enjoy discounted rates on parties.

When

Parties are available on weekends with two choices for time slots:
 11:00am – 12:30pm or 2:00pm -3:30pm

Optional Add-Ons

Please choose add-on(s) when booking, to ensure supplies will be in stock and on time for your party.  All items subject to change and availability.

Photo of three types of astronaut Ice cream sandwiches with packaging.

Astronaut ice cream $4 per package (reg. $5 ea.) Choose one: Vanilla, Neapolitan or Mint Chocolate Chip.

Photo of cheese pizza from Pizza 911

Kid’s Fav Food  $50 three -12 inch cheese pizzas and waters delivered (add 1 additional pizza & waters for $18)

Items in dinosaur gift bag. Glider, grow dino egg, slingshot dinos squishy dino and dino glider.

Goody Bag  $5 per bag  Choose either Dinosaur or SeaLife theme.

Items in Sea Life goody bag including shark glider, iceberg slime, squishy axolotl, fish bubbles and sticky starfish

Extra time in the party room.
$50 for a half-hour
$100 for one hour
(Note all parties can stay in the exhibit halls until closing)

Birthday Party FAQ’s

How many people can I have at our party?2024-06-11T11:25:45-04:00

The room holds 35 people.

Are there organized activities?2024-06-07T14:50:34-04:00

There will be a private demonstration in the party room at 11:15am or 2:15pm (depending on your party time).  Your party is also welcome to attend any public demonstrations throughout the day.

Can I have pizza delivered?2024-06-11T11:43:04-04:00

Yes, you are welcome to have food delivered. Many local restaurants deliver here.  You can also choose our Pizza option and we will take care of the pies and waters for the kids for you.

Can I bring food?2024-06-07T14:36:32-04:00

Yes, you can bring any kind of food you want for your private event. Alcohol is not allowed for the adults at the party.

Can I come early to set up?2024-06-07T14:47:19-04:00

Yes, you can set up 15 minutes before your party start time.  You will also have 15 minutes to pack up and remove your event materials after the 90 minute party slot.

Can I decorate the room?2024-06-07T14:55:32-04:00

Decorations are allowed in the room, however, the children attending the party typically do not spend the majority of their time in the party room.

Do we have to leave at the end of our allotted time?2024-06-07T14:57:03-04:00

Party hosts must remove all items from the SEE Science Center after the end of your allotted party time. You and your guests may choose to continue to explore the SEE Science Center until closing time. Children must be supervised at all times.

How soon should I book?2024-06-07T14:58:28-04:00

Parties are booked on a first come first served basis. Party slots fill up four to six weeks in advance, depending on the time of year. You can sometimes book a party as late as one week in advance. Please call 603-669-0400 or email birthday@see-sciencecenter.org to check availability.

What happens if I need to reschedule?2023-09-26T12:51:13-04:00

If you need to reschedule your party for any reason including weather, your paid deposit will carry over to your new booking.

(If a severe weather event is predicted that could affect SEE being open, a staff member will call you the day before to discuss options for your party.)

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