Looking to book a party with us, or make your child’s next birthday an unforgettable one? Bring your party animals to the Thunder Bay Museum for an afternoon of games and activities sure to make your child’s big day special!
The museum offers parties for kids ages 5-14 from September – June, not including holidays.
There are three start time options for Parties: 1:30 pm, 2 pm or 2:30 pm.
Each Birthday Party Package includes:
- Exclusive 2-hour use of the party room.
- For hosted theme parties, the first hour will include games and crafts facilitated by your host *Subject to host availability.*
- The final hour can be dedicated to gifts, cake and exploring the galleries with adult chaperones.
- Set-up and clean-up by Museum staff (excluding the clean-up of kitchen dishes and utensils)
- A host to run the party games and activities
- Admission to the galleries for your guests (up to 10 children and 10 adults)
- 4 free passes so that your family can come back and explore the Museum another time.
Party Themes
- $150.00 for a 2-hour theme party with host *Subject to host availability
- $90.00 for a Do-It-Yourself Party (2 hour party + 30 minutes for setup + 30 minutes for cleanup)
Museum members receive a 10% discount; registered non-profit organizations receive a 20% discount; discounts do not stack.
Crazy Creatures!
Ages: 5 -14
The only limit is your imagination! Kids become sculptors as they mould, squish, and shape colourful clay into their very own quirky creatures. From fantastical hybrids to favourite animals with a silly twist, they can take them home. We encourage dressing up as a crazy creature too!
Perler Party!
Ages: 8-14
Unlimited Themes! Whatever your kid desires! Perler bead art has such a wide range of possibilities, whether that be VIDEO GAMES, SPORTS, ANIMALS, or PURE CREATIVITY; your kids will definitely make something they love.
Heroes & Villains!
Age: 8 – 14
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s… your birthday child!
Party guests will develop their own superhero personas or supervillain personas. To protect their true identities, guests will create masks and wrist cuffs that reflect their new superpowers.
Picture Perfect Party!
Age: 5-14
During our #Selfie Party, guests get to create items to decorate their bedrooms AND themselves!
Start by creating a gorgeous hand-painted photo frame, then make a one-of-a-kind beaded bracelet and a funky necklace to take home with you. Finish up by taking your most creative #selfies.
Once Upon a Time… Party!
Age: 5- 14
Forget a land far, far away…. the Thunder Bay Museum throws a pretty magical birthday party!
Quickly brainstorm the elements of your great fairy tale before painting your very own Story Stones! While those dry, you will need to make a custom pouch to keep them in. Round out the party by playing a game of Fairy Tale Pictionary.
DIY – Do-It-Yourself – Party
You provide the inspiration and activities, and we provide the facilities. There is no party host, crafts or museum programming included in this option. You still have the party room for two hours and access to all three floors of galleries. Please note: any crafting must be done on the 4ft tables that are covered with craft paper – paint must not be done directly on our tables.
