Birthday Parties at the Academy

With a T. rex who’s celebrated millions of birthdays, the Academy knows how to party!
Make your child’s big day unforgettable with a themed birthday party at the Academy. Whether they’re wild about dinosaurs, animals, or bugs, we’ve got the perfect party for them — complete with exciting add-ons and exclusive member savings.
Every Academy Birthday Party Includes:
- A private party room and expert Academy Birthday Host
- A themed private tour just for your group
- Two hours of celebration for ages 3+
- Weekend time slots: 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)

Theme Birthday Party
Throw your child the perfect theme party and let us take care of all the details. A theme birthday party at the Academy includes a private party room, a birthday party host to a tour of our exhibits, and experiences the party guests will talk about all year long.
Parties include:
- Themed birthday cupcakes
- Unique science-themed paper goods
- Brightly colored table covers and table decorations
- A special birthday gift for the honoree
Choose from the following themes:
- Dinosaur
- Animal
- Bug
- Slime
Pricing for a theme birthday party, not including add-on encounters, is:
- $450 for members
- $500 for nonmembers (Not a member? Join today.)
Prices are based on a group of up to 20 guests, including adults and children. The birthday child and their parents are free!
For parties larger than 20 people, an additional fee of $12 per additional guest will be added.

Basic Birthday Party
Want to keep it simple but still celebrate in the midst of Philadelphia's famous dinosaurs? Enjoy a private party room and a birthday party host to tour of our exhibits.
Pricing for a basic birthday party, not including add-on encounters, is:
- $350 for members
- $390 for nonmembers (Not a member? Join today.)
Prices are based on a group of up to 20 guests, including adults and children. The birthday child and their parents are free!
For parties larger than 20 people, an additional fee of $10 per additional guest will be added.

Add-Ons
Specialized gift bags are available for $10 each.
Animal Encounters are available for $65.
Fossil Encounters are available for $65.
Digital Invitations
Download and print special invitations for your child's birthday!

Call 215-299-1060 or email reservations@ansp.org to talk to our Reservations Office to set up your birthday party.