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A Place to Celebrate

Parties at the Museum

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Create unforgettable memories where imagination and joy come to life!

Award from Community Kangaroo for 2025 Favorite Birthday Party for Young Kids

Party Plan

  • Parties during our general operating hours are 1 hour and 30 minutes long and include private use of our classroom for food and celebration.

  • Party packages are available both during and after hours at the Museum dependent on availability.

Morning Party Option

  • $350 for up to 12 children

  • $14 for each additional child with a maximum count of 16

  • Available 9:00 or 11:00 am on weekends during general operating hours.

Afternoon Party Option

  • $500 for up to 18 children

  • $14 for each additional child with a maximum count of 24

  • Available 1:00 or 3:00 pm on weekends during general operating hours.

  • Available at 3:45 pm on Friday afternoons beginning in March 2026

After Hours Party Option

  • $850 for up to 75 guests (adults and children).

  • Available on Fridays or Saturdays from 5:00–7:00 pm.

  • For other full-venue event rentals, please contact us.

Email Christine at christine@childrensmuseumfranklin.org to secure your party date!

  • We had the absolute pleasure of having Gavin’s birthday party at the museum yesterday, and it was one for the books! All the kids and parents had so much fun, and the space was perfect. I think we’ve officially peaked for birthday parties, and he’s only SIX 😂

  • “We recently hosted a birthday party for 16 kids and it was a huge hit, everyone had a great time. Christine was so easy to work with…”

  • “ Brody had a fantastic 6th birthday party at the Children’s Museum. He has been on a cloud ever since. What an incredible space you have- there is something for everyone!! Even my 8 and 10 year old had the best time and want to come back. ”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Caregivers may choose to drop off party guests. However, we ask that the adult/child ratio for supervision is no greater than 1 adult for every 3 children.

  • Yes. Handicap accessible parking spots are available at the front of the Museum parking lot.

  • Yes! Please notify the Museum staff of any food delivery that may be arriving for your party.

  • If you need to reschedule due to sickness, please call the Museum if within 48 hours or, in advance of 48 hours, email Christine at: christine@childrensmuseumfranklin.org

    While we’re not able to refund parties, we’re happy to reschedule within one calendar year of the party date if needed.

  • For parties during hours, surpassing the maximum number of children will incur a $100 surcharge.

    Please note, the maximum number of seats in our party room is 24.

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