Make your child's birthday Marbleous with a party at Marbles.
Marbles Birthday Party
$298
A birthday party at Marbles is designed with your family in mind. All-inclusive, fun and easy with the PLAY you love most about Marbles!
- 30 guests total (adults and children)
- Museum admission OR IMAX documentary for up to 30 guests
- 1 hour in a decorated private party room with special seating for the birthday child
- Personalized 1/4 sheet birthday cake, goldfish crackers, bottled water and tableware (tablecloths, plates, napkins, forks, etc)
- Parade to the museum following the party
- Birthday host to greet your guests, play games, help serve food and clean up after the party
- Members receive 10% off all birthday parties!
Weekend Party Times*
9:30am, 10am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3pm
*For best availability, we recommend scheduling at least four weeks in advance.
Birthday Party Add-Ons
Additional Party Time | Add
Extend your party by 30 minutes. Includes a staff-led activity of your choice.
Birthday Kid T-Shirt | Add
Stand out from the crowd on your special day!
Food | Add
Bean Sprouts, an award-winning café at Marbles featuring good and good-for-you food, offers crowd-pleasing catering for birthday parties. Choose from hip and healthy options including pizza, sandwiches, fruit, veggies and more in party packages or à la carte. View the Bean Sprouts catering menu here.
Treat Cups | Add
Reserve treat cups full of goodies from Marbles Corner Store for your party guests. All treat cups are color-changing and come filled with a variety of small toys plus a return pass for a future visit. Treat cups are best suited for children ages 3-10.
Gift Cards | Add
A gift card to Marbles Corner Store is another way to make party favors easy! Give the kids at your party a gift card and watch the pint-sized shopping spree begin.
Invitations | Add
Postcard-style for quick and easy invites. Order online or drop by and purchase at the museum Welcome Desk.
Party Policies
Party Guests
- Your party includes up to 30 guests (including adults and children). We recommend you have at least 1 adult for every 3 children at your party.
- Up to 10 additional party guests may be added to the party at $8 each (plus tax).
- After the additional party guest maximum has been reached, you may purchase admission for any other guests at $6 each (plus tax). Museum admission-only guests will not be allowed in the party room.
Items Allowed in the Party Room
- Items you may bring into the party room: balloons, tabletop decorations (no wall decorations allowed), party favors, additional birthday cake.
- Items not allowed into the party room: confetti, silly string, glitter, pinatas, wall decorations.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed (except for birthday cake).
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
Cancellations & Balance Payment
- Balance payments are due the week before your party date. The weekend before your party we will charge the balance due to the card on file if you haven't already paid your balance. Failure to pay a party balance may result in cancellation of your party.
- Cancellations must be received at least two weeks prior to a party date for a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations within two weeks of a party date will not be given a refund.
- Parties rescheduled within two weeks of a party date are subject to a $25 rescheduling fee.
Party FAQs
We recommend booking your party four weeks in advance. There can be last-minute cancellations and openings available, so do not hesitate to call us any time at 919.857.1037 to book your party.
Our parties include one hour in a private party room. An optional extra 30 minutes can be added to your party for additional fee of $60 plus tax. This extra time includes a staff-led activity. The activity duration depends on which activity you choose. Additional time in the room must be booked at least one week before your party.
Birthday parties at Marbles are designed to be streamlined and easy, including food options. We provide a personalized 1/4 sheet cake, goldfish and water/juice for all parties.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed. However, you may bring your own cake instead of the one provided or to have extra cake for your party.
- You may upgrade your cake to a larger size or purchase a 2nd cake through us.
- We have a variety of food options you can add to your party.
You can find directions and information about where to park here.
For midday or afternoon or afternoon parties that have chosen museum admission, your guests can check in early to play in the museum before the party time. Tell them to follow the signs to the Play Annex where birthday parties are held so they can drop off their presents and receive an admission sticker.
For parties that have chosen movie admission, we'll let you know when to ask your guests to arrive, depending upon the movie you have chosen.
Unfortunately, we cannot adjust your room time if you arrive late or are waiting for guests. We cannot offer you a refund if you lose part of your party room time due to a late arrival.
Parties are held in the Play Annex, which is located between the museum and IMAX/cafe buildings. Look for directional signage leading you to the birthday party entrance, the green door adjacent to the grassy courtyard.
The birthday kid, siblings and parents are included in the guest count. Our parties include 30 people total (adults and children over 1).
Your party includes up to 30 guests (including adults and children over 1). We recommend you have at least 1 adult for every 3 children at the party.
- Up to 10 additional party guests may be added to the party at $8 each (plus tax).
- After the party guest maximum has been reached, you may purchase admission for any other guests at $6 each (plus tax). Admission-only guests will not be allowed in the party room.
Yes, all party guests are included in the guest count. Membership admission benefits are not applicable for birthday party guests.
Birthday hosts will greet your guests, play games with the kids, help you serve food, lead the parade and clean up when it's over.
Yes, we have an area where we can store your party items until it is time for you to enter your party room or until you leave the museum. Marbles cannot store valuables, but lockers are available near the front entrance of the museum if needed.