Birthday Party Space

Our Basic Birthday Party Package is $400 for non-members and $350 for members. Morris Members receive 50% off the package price.

The package includes all-day museum admission for up to 30 guests (adults and children over 12 months), a private party space for 90 minutes, and a dedicated party host to assist with setup and cleanup. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due on the day of the party. Any applicable member discounts will be applied to the remaining balance.

Each party space accommodates up to 30 guests. Additional guests may be added for $15 per person.

Our Private Birthday Party Package is available Sundays only from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $800 for non-members and $750 for members. Morris Members receive 50% off the package price.

This package includes exclusive use of the museum for two hours, all-day admission for up to 30 guests (adults and children over 12 months), a private party space for 120 minutes, seating for up to 30 guests, a dedicated party host to assist with setup and cleanup, and one interactive show. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due on the day of the party. Any applicable member discounts will be applied to the remaining balance.

For larger celebrations, Great Ex also offers an Extended Private Birthday Party Package. This package includes all the features of the Private Birthday Party Package and accommodates up to 60 guests. The cost is a flat rate of $1,000.

Our Basic Birthday Party Package is $400 for non-members and $350 for members. Morris Members receive 50% off the package price. The package includes all-day museum admission for up to 30 guests (adults and children over 12 months), a private party space for 90 minutes, and a dedicated party host to assist with setup and cleanup. The party space accommodates up to 30 guests. Additional guests may be added for $10 per person. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due on the day of the party. Any applicable member discounts will be applied to the remaining balance.

Our Private Birthday Party Package is available Sundays only from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $800 for non-members and $750 for members. Morris Members receive 50% off the package price. This package includes exclusive use of the museum for two hours, all-day admission for up to 30 guests (adults and children over 12 months), a private party space for 120 minutes, seating for up to 30 guests, and a dedicated party host to assist with setup and cleanup. The party space accommodates up to 30 guests. Additional guests may be added for $15 per person. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due on the day of the party. Any applicable member discounts will be applied to the remaining balance.

For larger celebrations, Great Ex also offers an Extended Private Birthday Party Package. This package includes all the features of the Private Birthday Party Package and accommodates up to 60 guests. The cost is a flat rate of $1,000.

Yes, you can bring any outside food you would like. Great Explorations does not have cooking capabilities on sight. We do not have any ice or coolers on site, but you are welcome to bring your own. We do not allow any food outside of the party space. If food is taken outside the party space a $75 cleaning charge will be added to your final bill at check out. We do not allow any alcohol at any time.

Table covers are provided with your party package. You may bring other decorations of your choice with the exception of confetti, glitter, pinatas, balloons with confetti inside, balloon arches, or balloon columns. We will provide the tape that you can use to hang stuff on the wall, we do not permit things to be hung from the ceiling.

No, you would have to provide your own decorations, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils besides table cloths.

Our standard birthday party packages accommodate up to 30 guests, including the birthday child and hosting adults. Additional guests may be added for $10 per person, with a maximum capacity of 60 guests.

For Private Birthday Party Packages, additional guest fees are capped at $200, allowing you to accommodate up to 60 guests without exceeding the maximum surcharge.

You and your guests may enjoy Great Explorations the entire day. On Saturday we are open 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. However, you will only have access to the party area during the allotted time period.

The basic party space rental is for 90 minutes. The before hours party space rental is for 2 hours. While our team is here to assist you with setup and breakdown, if you choose to do additional decorations, we encourage you to keep those at a minimum, so you are able to maximize your time enjoying your guests and all of the special moments happening on the gallery floor.

Yes, both parties get a host to help assist you during your party. Their job is to set up and clean up the party, provide any assistance, and make sure you have an amazing party! If your birthday host is unavailable at a certain time, you may go up to another Great Explorations Worker who can provide you with assistance.

Your birthday space will be ready at the time of your rental. You and guests have open play for the entire day. Therefore, if you arrive early, it is not guaranteed your room will be ready early. You can go into the room for any additional set up 15 minutes prior to the party start time.

We have a very strict NO drop-off policy. If a parent cannot stay to supervise their children for the duration of the party, their children will also not be able to stay. This rule is in place to safeguard the children and relieve any liability on the part of the birthday contact. Your party could be terminated if the Birthday Contact allows drop-off policy.

Refund & Cancellation Policy for Parties, Field Trips, and Rentals

• Cancellations less than 2 weeks in advance will forfeit 100% of the deposit.
• Cancellations made 2 weeks or more in advance will receive a 50% refund of the deposit.
• Full refunds are only issued if the museum must cancel due to unexpected closure.