due to covid-19 regulations, birthday parties and rentals are being facilitated in an ever-evolving manner. please call (716) 655-5131 ext. 3 or email bookings@exploreandmore.org for details.
What could be more fun than hosting your next birthday party at the all new Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum?
Enjoy 1.5 hours in a private party room next to the 4th floor Farm to Fork exhibit, where your party’s very own Play-to-Learn Facilitator will engage children in games, crafts, and PLAY!
Fees:
- $300 for up to 18 people
- $11 each additional child (maximum 15 children total), $8 each additional adult. Maximum room capacity is 22 people.
Party Includes:
- Exclusive use of the party room for 1.5 hours
- Museum admission for all party attendees
- 1 hour of guided activities with a Play-to-Learn Facilitator
- Party setup and cleanup
Catering:
Special birthday party rates and food packages available, click here to view the menu! Specific dietary accommodations can be facilitated. No outside food or beverages permitted – all food and beverages must be arranged exclusively through our on-site eatery, The Low Bridge Cafe.
Cupcake Party
Cook up some birthday fun in the Cooking Galley, where kids will participate in fun games and activities, and learn playful techniques for cupcake decorating from one of our Play-to-Learn Facilitators!
Ages: 6-10
Available: Sat. & Sun., 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Barnyard Party
Get creative in our Art Studio, where your Play-to-Learn Facilitator will lead kids through fun games and activities in our nearby Farm to Fork exhibit, and every child gets to decorate their own piggy bank to take home!
Ages: 1-10
Available: Sat. & Sun., 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
reserve your birthday party package
Dates and times fill up quickly, so book early! The fastest way to book your party is to fill out the request form below. We will contact you to discuss an Explore & More birthday party package and available dates and details. NOTE: This form is merely a request for a date, and not an official reservation of a birthday party. Parties are not booked until the date has been cleared on the phone and a deposit is made.
birthday party policies
- Reservations must be made two weeks in advance
- $300 deposit & signed contract required to hold reservation
- Parties may not exceed 22 people
Food and Beverage Policy
- No outside food, beverages, or desserts will be permitted
- All food and beverage services must be arranged exclusively through our onsite café, Low Bridge Cafe, a Rich Products Subsidiary.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted
