Birthday Parties
Create the best birthday experience by bringing them to the Science Museum of Western Virginia! With a diverse choice of birthday party themes and exciting exhibits to explore, your child and their guests will be entertained all day long.
Basic Package
Standard Package
Ultimate Package
- All Basic and Standard Amenities
- Mad Scientist Activity!
- 1 additional Party Attendant
- A special gift for the Birthday Child
- Party Room pre-decorated
- All attendees receive 20% off Gift Shop purchases
8-15 children
- $285 for members
- $325 for non-members
16-25 children
- $325 for members
- $365 for non-members
Mad Scientist Activities
A Mad Scientist Activity is included in the Ultimate Package. Choose from 1 of the options below. For any questions, please contact us at events@smwv.org.
Ages 4-8 years.
30-minute meet and greet with animals from the museum’s Living Collections.
All ages.
30-minute activity in which each child discovers gems and minerals using the museum’s Rock Sluice. Additional $3 per child.
Ages 4-8 years.
30-minute Lava Lamp making experiment. Each child makes their own creation to take home!
Ages 8-10 & 11-13 years.
30-minute Forensic Science experiment & mystery-solving activity while children explore the museum.
Ages 6-10 years.
60-minute activity making catapults and supporting structures followed by a competitive challenge where children can text their inventions.
Securing your booking
To make your reservation, use the form to the right or click the button below.
Birthday’s at the Science Museum take place on Saturdays and Sundays only. Select your chosen date and time to check availability and then choose your desired Birthday Package and Mad Scientist Activity, if applicable.
Once your have completed your registration, you will be prompted to pay a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. For any questions, please contact us at 540.342.5710 or events@smwv.org.