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9-11am, 12-2pm, 3-5pm

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Your One-Stop-Shop for Party Planning

You’re busy. We’ve got birthdays & parties down to a science, so leave the planning to us.

From selecting a theme and deciding on décor, to securing activities and entertainment—we’ve got you covered. Our parties are intended to match your budding scientist’s interests with age-appropriate activities. We know that science and fun are for everyone, so we want to make sure you get to spend your special day in our favorite place: HMNS!

Party Packages

Select an age range to see available themes for the perfect party.

Ages 1-3

Age 1-3

Dinosaurs

Personal reading of Dino Dave
Tour our massive Paleontology Hall
Create your very own dino footprint

Age 1-3

Butterflies & Insects

Personal reading of Bug Zoo
Create your own caterpillar
Visit to the CBC & more!

Ages 1-3

Astronomy

Personal reading of Mae Among the Stars
Burke Baker Planetarium viewing
Planetary marbling

Ages 1-3

Science Explorers

Tour the Hall of Texas Wildlife
Explore bubble with shape science

Ages 1-3

Egypt

Tour the Hall of African Wildlife
Create a mini crocodile friend
Egypt parties are only offered as small parties (30 people max)

Ages 4-6

Dinosaurs

Tour our massive Paleontology Hall
Dig in to a mini dinosaur excavation

Ages 4-6

Butterflies/Insects

Note: The Butterfly/Insect theme will be available starting the weekend of April 1st.

Tour of the Cockrell Butterfly Center
Create your own Butterfly Life Cycle

Ages 4-6

Astronomy

Take a trip through space in the Burke Baker Planetarium
Make your own solar prints!

Ages 4-6

Science Explorers

Scout the Hall of African and Texas Wildlife
Create UV beads

Ages 4-6

Egypt

Take a tour through our Hall of Ancient Egypt.
Create your own Egyptian Cartouche
Egypt parties are only offered as small parties (30 people max)

Ages 7-9

Dinosaurs

Tour our massive Paleontology Hall
Make your very own dino cast

Ages 7-9

Butterflies/Insects

Note: The Butterfly/Insect theme will be available starting the weekend of April 1st.

Create your own creepy crawly
Embark on expedition to the CBC

Ages 7-9

Astronomy

Engineer straw rockets of your very own
Voyage to the moon and back in the Burke Baker Planetarium

Ages 7-9

Science Explorers

Scout the Hall of African and Texas Wildlife
Whip up your own slime with glow in the dark slime!

Ages 7-9

Egypt

Take a tour through our Hall of Ancient Egypt.
Create your own mummy
Egypt parties are only offered as small parties (30 people max)

Ages 10-12

Dinosaurs

Tour our massive Paleontology Hall
Examine real fossils
Take home your very own fossil

Ages 10-12

Butterflies/Insects

Note: The Butterfly/Insect theme will be available starting the weekend of April 1st.

Craft a mosaic out of real butterfly wings
Tour the Cockrell Butterfly Center

Ages 10-12

Astronomy

Survive a tornado and fall into a blackhole at the Burke Baker Planetarium
Craft an egg-lander in a friendly engineering competition

Ages 10-12

Science Explorers

Take a tour through our wildlife halls
Create a chromatography project

Ages 10-12

Egypt

Take a tour through our Hall of Ancient Egypt.
Create an Obelisk in a friendly competition
Egypt parties are only offered as small parties (30 people max)

Ages 13+

6-15

Birthday Late Night at the Museum

Duration: 3 Hours (and 30 minutes of set up time)
Capacity: Up to 30 Participants
Pricing: Varies from $1,100 to $1,500
Program Request form

12+

Sleuths and Secrets

Duration: 6-7:30 p.m.
Capacity: 10 to 14 Participants
Pricing: Varies from $450 to $600
Program Request form

13+

Expedition Center Mission

Duration: 1 to 2.5 Hours (Depending on the Mission)
Capacity: 12 to 40 Participants (Depending on the Mission)
Pricing: Varies from $300 to $500 (Depending on the Mission)
Ready to Book? Reservations@hmns.org

Adults

Behind the Scenes Tour

Duration: 1 to 1.5 Hours
Capacity: Up to 25 people. If you have a larger group, we can discuss your options!
Pricing: $625 for any one Permanent Exhibit Hall. $1000 for a Special Exhibit.
Ready to Book? Reservations@hmns.org

Adults

Museum Scavenger Hunt

Duration: 1 to 1.5 Hours
Capacity: Up to 30 Participants. If you have a larger group, we can discuss your options!
Pricing: Varies from $300 to $450
Info and Pricing (PDF)
Program Request form

12+

Crime Scene Investigation

Duration: 1 to 2
Capacity: Up to 25 Participants. If you have a larger group, we can discuss your options!
Pricing: $250 to $500
Ready to Book? Reservations@hmns.org

Party Pricing

Small Party

Up to 30 Guests

Large Party

Up to 75 Guests

Deluxe Small*

Up to 50 Guests

Deluxe Large*

Up to 75 Guests

Members

$350

$550

$800Family Members & Up

$1,200Discoverer Members & Up

Non-Members

$475

$675

Unavailable

*Deluxe Small and Deluxe Large are not available at HMNS at Sugar Land

Party Upgrades

Purchasing a Party Upgrade will replace either the tour or the activity portion in your Party Package. Changes can be made up to two weeks prior to the date of your party. Please note not all of our party upgrades are available for our Sugar Land location.

Food Options

All Ages Upgrades

Planetarium

Up to 30 People – $150
Up to 75 People – $375

Want to add a planetarium show to your party? We can help with that! Fly through the universe, experience the vastness of space, roam planetary surfaces or navigate asteroid fields.

Shows are subject to availability, but we will make an effort to place you in an age appropriate show.

Add your child’s name in the stars before your Planetarium show for only $50.

Please note: This option is not available at HMNS Sugar Land.

Giant Screen Film

Up to 30 People – $180
Up to 75 People – $450

Journey around the globe and explore the hidden wonders of the natural world with breathtaking views. Add a Giant Screen Film to your party and you’ll do just that!

Shows are subject to availability.

Please note: This option is not available at HMNS Sugar Land.

Butterfly Release

$250

Give your kids the unique experience of releasing live butterflies into our Cockrell Butterfly Center rainforest! Includes 20 butterflies, only available for insect themed parties.

Please note: This option is not available at HMNS Sugar Land.

Live Animal Presentation

$275

Live animals and real Museum specimens give students of all ages a unique, hands-on opportunity to dive into life science! Meet unusual animals and learn about their adaptations for survival, as you experience life science in a whole new way!

Presentation lasts 30 to 45 minutes depending on participant age.

Dinosaur Discovery Presentation

$275

What was a dinosaur, and what was it like to be one? Marvel at dinosaur bones, horns, claws, teeth, and skin as you meet carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs through real fossilized specimens. You’ll investigate what dinosaurs ate, how they hunted, and the adaptations they developed to survive in a harsh and competitive prehistoric world.

Presentation lasts 30 to 45 minutes depending on participant age.

Live Insect Presentation

$275

Giant katydids, hissing cockroaches, exotic beetles, and beautiful butterflies will fascinate children of all ages during fun, hands-on presentations. Insect availability may vary.

Presentation lasts 30 to 45 minutes depending on participant age.

T-Rex Meet and Greet

$450

Want to take your dinosaur party to the next level? Book the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s own T-Rex for an exclusive 30 minute meet and greet with a walking dinosaur. Talk with the handler, learn some irresistible T-Rex facts, and participate in training our new friend! Don’t forget your camera!

Please note: This option is not available at HMNS Sugar Land.

Baby Dino Encounter

$225

HMNS has some baby dinosaurs that are egg-cited to meet you! Book an exclusive 20 minute encounter with a newly hatched T.Rex OR Pachycephalosaurus. Your group will learn what makes these creatures unique and how big they will grow! Recommended for ages 5 and below.

Face Painter

$250

Recommended for all age groups. 60 minutes.

Balloon Artist

$225

A balloon artist will delight your guests with their creations!

Recommended for all age groups. 60 minutes.

Additional 30 minutes – 20% of the cost of the party package.

Additional 60 minutes – 30% of the cost of the party package.

Upgrades for ages 5 and up

Upgrades for ages 7 and up

Birthday Party Resources

The birthday party program at HMNS is your one-stop-shop for party planning – from selecting a theme and deciding on décor to securing activities and entertainment, we’ve got you covered. For more information about party options, what your party includes, and pricing, check out our information packet