Birthdays
Whether you want to celebrate a birthday or other special event with your friends and family, the Family Museum is just the place to be! The Family Museum's Birthday Party is one of the most fun around! If you have questions prior to booking, feel free to email Caroline O'Sullivan-Jens at cjens@bettendorf.org.Call (563) 344-4106 to reserve the date you need!
Each Celebration Package includes:- Exclusive use of the Museum's Celebration Room
- Free admission to the Museum for all party participants
- Complimentary Invitations
- A balloon and goodie bag for each participating child
Party Times
There are several times from which you can choose to celebrate your special event: Saturdays at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 3 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. (Please call for any additional times available.)Booking Your Birthday Party
To book your special celebration at the Family Museum, call Guest Services at (563) 344-4106. Reservations for birthday parties are confirmed by a $50 non-refundable deposit. Arrival time should be no more than ten minutes prior to starting time. One adult chaperone is required for every six children.
Members receive a 10% discount off their total party package. No other discounts or offers apply.
Guests to parties at the Family Museum may not use their membership towards admission.
Party Packages/Costs
Birthday Bash - a basic party designed for flexibility and fun!
Total party time: You get 1 1/2 hours of exclusive use of the Celebration Room and unlimited free time to visit the Museum's fabulous exhibits.Cost: $150 for up to ten children. Each additional child is $10, maximum 25 children. One adult chaperone for every six children is required and admitted free. Extra adults are $3 each. Food options available for an additional fee. Family Museum members recieve 10% off entire party.
The Big Birthday Party - a larger, longer party for up to 25 of your friends!
Total party time: 4 hours of exclusive use of the Celebration Room plus unlimited time to visit the Museum exhibit gallery.
Cost: $300 for up to 20 children. Each additional childis $10, maximum 25 children. One adult chaperone for every six children is required and admitted free. Extra adults will be charged $3 each. Food options available for an additional fee. Family Museum members receive 10% off entire party.
Cost: $300 for up to 20 children. Each additional childis $10, maximum 25 children. One adult chaperone for every six children is required and admitted free. Extra adults will be charged $3 each. Food options available for an additional fee. Family Museum members receive 10% off entire party.
Birthday Themes - $50 in addition to Basic Birthday Party Price (up to 10 kids, $75 for 11 up to 25 kids)
Dinosaur Party- Treat your little paleontologist to our new Dinosaur Party. Led by a Museum staffer, the children will hunt for dinosaurs in the party room and play a round of dinosaur bowling. Dinosaur treats will fill their bags. This theme is suitable for ages 4 and up. This add-on also comes with a 10% off coupon (20% for Family Museum members) for items in our Corner Store.Princess Party- Your children have the option to come in costume and enjoy ROYAL treatment at the Family Museum if you add on our Princess Party option. We supply tiaras, a craft activity, and a game of "pin the crown on the princess" or "pin the fire on the dragon." If you have any Knights or Princes in your group, we will provide an alternate activity for them at no additional cost.
Rocket Party- Experience rocket science at the Family Museum! With our rocket theme your party guests will construct, decorate, and launch rockets in our Great Hall. Activity is led by a Museum staffer and includes a package of rocket balloons for the birthday guest.
Pirate Party- Avast, me hearties! Come dressed as scallywags and buccaneers for the Family Museum's new Pirate Party theme. Hunt for pirate booty, complete a take home activity (decorate a wooden chest), and Walk the Plank to earn your just reward!
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Family Museum Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9am-8pm
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