Have your child’s next birthday party at the North Shore Children’s Museum!
Fridays (semi-private): 3:30 – 5:30pm | $350
Saturdays (semi-private): 12 – 2pm | $350
Sundays (private): 10am – 12pm | $400
Above timing and pricing is effective for parties taking place May 1, 2023 forward. Any parties booked for March & April 2023 will follow our former schedule as booked. For questions, please contact our Community Engagement Manager, Maddie Borden.
Downtown Peabody has a lot of wonderful food options for your party!
We encourage you to check out the below restaurants who will provide party-bookers 10% off their order:
Party Guidelines
The first 1 hour and 15 minutes will be free play for the children within the museum exhibits. Party hosts may arrive fifteen minutes before their party begins. Your party host will greet you and help get settled into the party room.
Note on decorations: All wall hangings must be secured with tape. No pinatas, glitter, confetti, or silly string will be permitted.
The last 45 minutes guests will transition into the party room where they will enjoy any food/drinks. Food/drinks are not permitted in the exhibit spaces.
When the party ends, all guests will depart. Hosts have 15 minutes after the party ends, to collect all belongings will be collected and throw away trash (we will be unable to dispose of excessive trash, e.g. more than two large trash bags).
What’s Included
All Parties:
Museum admission for up to 40 adults/children total. Note that our party room comfortably seats 24 adults/children but we have some additional seating available. If you have between 41-50 guests, there is an additional $100 charge.
Party Host to help with set up and clean up
Full access to private party room and private kitchen
10% discount for pizza and catering orders at select local restaurants
Private Parties:
Exclusive access to the entire museum – no members of the public will be present during your party time.
Semi-private Parties:
Members of the public may be present in the exhibits during your party time at a lower capacity than our typical play sessions. The party room and kitchen will remain fully private to your party guests.
Host Responsibilities
Decorations, paper goods
Food and drinks – bring your own or coordinate delivery. (Please note: no alcohol will be permitted on property.)
Supervision of children at all times while inside the facility
Payment
Payment is due in full at the time of booking. There is a $100 cancellation fee. If a cancellation is made less than 1 week prior to the party date, no refund will be issued and the host will be responsible for the full party payment. If a cancellation is made more than 1 week prior to the party date, a refund, minus the $100 cancellation fee, will be issued.