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!
- 25 guests total (adults and children)
- Museum admission OR IMAX documentary for up to 25 guests
- 1 hour in a decorated private party room with special seating for the birthday child
- Personalized 1/4 sheet birthday cake, bottled water and tableware (tablecloths, plates, napkins, forks, etc)
- Parade to the museum following the party
- Birthday host to greet your guests, help serve food and clean up after the party
- Members receive 10% off all birthday parties!
Masks are strongly recommended for people who are not vaccinated.
Birthday Party Add-Ons
Birthday Kid T-Shirt | $15
Stand out from the crowd on your special day with a Birthday Kid t-shirt. Variety of colors and sizes from 2T to youth large.
Treat Cups | $6
Reserve treat cups full of goodies from Marbles Corner Store for your party guests. All treat cups are color-changing and are filled with a variety of small toys. Treat cups are best suited for children ages 3-10.
Invitations | $7
Postcard-style for quick and easy invites, 20 postcards per pack.
Party Details
Party Guests
- Your party includes up to 25 guests (including adults and children). We recommend you have at least 1 adult for every 3 children at your party.
- An additional 15 guests can be added to your party at a cost of $10 plus tax per person.
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.
- Email birthdays@marbleskidsmuseum.org or call 919-857-1037 to talk through additional food options.
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
- Full payment is due at the time of party booking.
- 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. Currently we are not offering additional time in the room for birthday parties.
You can find directions and information about where to park here.
Parties are held in the Play Annex, which is located between the museum and IMAX/cafe building. Look for directional signage leading party guests to the birthday entrance, the green door adjacent to the grassy courtyard.
If your guests are playing in the museum prior to your party, have them come to the museum entrance to check in and receive their sticker. It is important that they arrive in the timed entry period you have reserved for your party.
The birthday kid, siblings and parents are included in the guest count. Our parties include 25 people total (adults and children over 1).
Your party includes up to 25 guests (including adults and children over 1). We recommend you have at least 1 adult for every 3 children at the party.
Up to 15 additional party guests can be added to your party at a cost of $10 plus tax per person.
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, 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 the 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.