Your Next Birthday Party

Voted Best Birthday in Little Rock, Arkansas

2025 Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Best of the Best Kid’s Birthday Party Place

2026 Soiree Recommends Best Birthday Party Venue

Discover an unforgettable party! Whether your child is an animal-lover or is more of the mad scientist type, we’ve got you covered! Our dedicated educators, exciting exhibits, and amazing demonstrations will make your child’s next birthday party as wonderful as it is Instagram-worthy! Just ask the Little Rock natives who voted us Best Kid’s Birthday Party Place.

“Museum of Discovery made the experience very easy and I loved that they had cups and such ready for us. The room was so perfect especially, with the new jungle gym right there (we were in Einstein). Most importantly our host was just fantastic. He was super kind and obviously loved science. Everyone had a BLAST! Also, thank you for having a gift for our kiddo! So kind!” -Parent

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STEP 1: Pick your Size

XL Parties must be booked via phone: 501-537-3073 or email: bnelsen@museumofdiscovery.org

STEP 2: You Can Select up to 2 Features

Slime Activity

Ooey gooey slime time! Mix chemicals and make slime that kids get to take home! +$50

Dino Activity

Have you ever wondered what life was like for the dinosaurs? Well, welcome aboard junior paleontologists as we discuss life in the mesozoic and even get to excavate fossils! +$50

Liquid Nitrogen Icecream

Want a sweet treat? Ice cream made on the spot for all of your guests will prove to be a truly unforgettable experience! Lactose Free solutions are available upon request. + $50

Mad Scientist Demonstration

Chemistry has never been so cool. This private demonstration for your party features glowing and color changing experiments. +$50

Liquid Nitrogen Demonstration

Have a super cool demonstration just for your guests! Your party will be amazed as we freeze rubber, shrink air in a balloon, and make a cloud, right in the party room! +$50

Live Animals (pt. 1)

Get two of our awesome animal ambassadors to come visit your party! Learn about each of them as our expert explains behaviors, characteristics, & diets. The specific animal ambassadors are determined by our Animal Care staff on the day of the party (no requests). + $50

Live Animals (pt. 2)

Two Animal Ambassadors not enough? We understand! Get 2 more bonus animal ambassadors crashing the party. +$50

STEP 3: Book it!

Choose your date and purchase your party. You will receive an email with the Birthday Party Agreement where you can select your specific features. Failure to return the agreement may result in loss of party date. The museum does have limited availability per date.

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Check Out Our Classrooms!

We have three classroom spaces for birthday parties; Madame Curie Classroom, George Washington Carver Classroom, and Albert Einstein Classroom. The XL parties will be a combination of the GW Carver Classroom and Einstein Classroom with the conjoining wall removed.

More Party Information:

Payment & Refund Policies

Full payment for the party and optional features are required at booking.
Additional party guests can be paid for in advance for convenience, but must be paid for by the end of the party. No refunds for absent guests.
Cancellations 3+ weeks prior: full refund minus $100 admin fee.
Cancellations within 3 weeks: no refund.
Museum-initiated cancellations: full refund.
Reschedules within 1 week of the party date: $50 fee.

Birthday Party Package Includes:

2-hour private indoor room rental and all-day museum access
Museum Hours: Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 1 PM–5 PM.
Tables, chairs, gift and food tables with tablecloths
Virtual invitations available upon request

Arrival & Set Up

Access to the room begins 15 minutes before scheduled time. Check in at the admissions desk. Early arrivals may store items on a cart but cannot enter the room. The Museum cannot extend the party duration.

Departure & Clean Up

Total access: 2 hours for the party and 15 minutes for set up.
A cart will be provided 15 minutes before end time.
All items, decorations, and leftover food must be removed.
The Museum will remove trash bags, sweep and mop, and disinfect tables and chairs. Excessive cleanup will incur a $75 fee.

Guest Count

Standard Party: includes 20 people (Add up to 10 more, max total of 30)
XL Party: includes 45 people (Add up to 25 more, max total of 70)
Additional guests: $13 each. Pay in advance or by the end of the party.
Adults, kids, the birthday child, & family count toward total attendance.
All guests must check in at the front desk for wristbands.
Supervision ratio: 1 adult per 5 children. Drop-off parties prohibited.
Disruptive guests may be asked to leave.

Staff

Staff prepare the room, assist with check-in, and can make overhead announcements for your party upon request.
Staff do not serve food, decorate, or supervise children.

Food & Beverages

Outside food/delivery permitted. Coolers, crockpots, and chafer stands allowed. Food and drinks must remain in party rooms.
Rooms include a sink & outlets but no kitchen.
The museum provides tableware and a party souvenir.
No alcohol, tobacco, or vaping permitted.

Entertainment

No outside entertainers or characters permitted.
Museum staff host features for booked features.

Exhibits and Museum Programs

Small Fry Fish Camp: ages 6 and under; limited capacity.
Public programs, Science Demonstrations, and Tesla Shows: first come, first served. No reserved seating.

Decorations

Approved: Balloons, table/chair décor, freestanding items
Prohibited: Confetti, glitter, silly string, piñatas, adhesives, sparklers
Renter is responsible for any damage to property or equipment.