Birthday Party FAQs
Booking A Party
Choose the theme you think your child will enjoy the most! All of them include both a science demonstration and a hands-on activity.
Our two party rooms hold the same amount of people but are located in different parts of our museum and have different footprints. You are welcome to come look at them during regular business hours. Please keep in mind our last admission is one hour before close. We encourage you to call ahead to make sure it is available for viewing.
The maximum number of children allowed is 30. Every child over the 20 included is an additional $10, which can be paid for on the day of the party at the front desk. We limit the number to a maximum of 30 due to the size of the room and the staff we have available.
If you have more than 20, please inform the front desk and your Party Host as soon as you arrive.
Adults and children under 3 are not counted in the 20, since they will not be participating in the experiments. We encourage adults to join the party and help their children with the fun activities!
The museum exhibit halls will still be open for general public admission. Your party room and any chosen add-ons are private and reserved for your group only.
If for any reason you need to cancel your booking, our policy is as follows:
- 21 days before: 100% refund
- 14 days before: 50% refund
- 7 days or less: 0% refund
The best way to reach us is via email, but please don’t hesitate to call! Due to being a non-profit we only keep a small staff so that we can give as much back to the community as possible. We apologize if that means a delay in answering any inquiries, and we thank you for your patience.
Email (fastest): info@scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: (469) 896-2188
Optional Add-Ons
Our fire show is a 15-minute show done at the end of your party in our Discovery Stage. Children will get to learn about what goes into making fire and watch a member of staff create colored flames, a fire tornado and our whoosh bottle experiment!
Reptile Round-Up is a 15-minute show done at the end of your party in our Discovery Stage. Children will get to meet one of our on-site reptiles, and a member of staff will talk about their native environment, diet, and other interesting facts!
We house a tortoise and a bearded dragon for our shows. If you have a preference, please add it to the note section during booking and it will be taken into account. Reptile availability is not guaranteed and may be subject to change depending on the condition of the animal day-of.
Our goody bags are $5 per person and can be purchased online with your party booking or at our front desk on the day of your party. They contain a bouncy ball, a squishy toy, a mood pencil, bubbles and slime! Any additional toys can be purchased at a normal rate from our gift shop.
Preparing For Your Visit
You must bring any food, beverages, decor, plates, napkins, and utensils with you. We provide chairs and tables with tablecloths and protective covers for the experiments.
You are welcome to bring any food, cake, or drinks that you would like. This does NOT include alcohol. If you are having food delivered, please inform your Party Host at arrival. Food and cake are usually distributed sometime during the second hour of your party; however, this is flexible and can be discussed with your Party Host during the event.
If you have any allergens, please let us know during your booking PRIOR to arrival.
Yes! You are welcome to bring balloons, streamers, themed tablecloths, etc. We provide solid-color tablecloths free of charge (orange, green, blue, purple). You may request a specific color during booking, however, due to limited supplies, we cannot guarantee exact theming. Any decorations you wish to keep must be removed at the end of the party or they will be disposed of by the staff after your allotted time.
Any decor that is to be hung on the walls must be put up with painter’s tape or poster putty. We do NOT allow pushpins or thumbtacks.
Additionally, we do NOT allow confetti, piñatas, sparklers, poppers or any other decorations that can scatter materials onto the floor.
Once you book your party you will receive an email from do_not_reply@versaiwebservices.com that includes your paid receipt. At the bottom of the email will be additional information and a link to your E-Vites.
If you haven’t received an email, please check your spam folder. If it is still not there, please contact us.
Recommended party timeline: (Duration 2 hours)
- 1 hour of exhibit free play
- 15- 20 minutes of themed experiments
- 30 minutes for food & cake (not included)
- Optional show add-on or more exhibit free play
If you would like to make changes to the party schedule, please speak to your Party Host upon arrival. You have access to your party room 15 minutes before your event start time to set-up.
We recommend 1½ – 2 hours at our museum. The floor is self-guided, hands-on STEM exploration, so you will be able to go at your own pace! You and your guests are welcome to access the museum before or after your two-hour allotted party time during regular museum hours.
Day Of
At the end of your two-hour time slot, your guests will be asked to exit the party room so the Party Hosts can clean up and prepare for the next event. They are welcome to continue exploring within the museum during regular museum hours.
The birthday child’s family will be allowed to remain 10 extra minutes within the room to gather any belongings. If you require assistance or a cart, please let your Party Host know.
When you arrive, the room will be set up with 8 tables. Some will be reserved for your use, some for the party children and one for the party host materials. The tables are 6ft in length. If you require additional tables, please let the party host know and they will be provided (if available).