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.
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.
If your guests are playing in the museum after your party, have your guests come straight to the Play Annex. 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 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.
We currently cannot admit additional party guests due to restrictions on group gatherings.
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.