Birthday Parties at the Academy
With a T. rex that has celebrated millions of birthdays, the Academy really knows how to throw a party!
Celebrate your child’s special day in a one-of-a-kind way! We offer theme parties for kids who love dinosaurs, butterflies, and bugs. Basic parties and add-on options are available. Members also save! Not a member? Join today.
All Birthday Parties:
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Are for children ages 3 and up
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Are two hours long
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Are available at 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
- Include a private party room and expert Academy Birthday Host
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Feature all-day museum access and private party tour
- Offer printable party invitations
Book your party today! Call 215-299-1060 or email reservations@ansp.org

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 tour of one of our exhibits, and experiences the party guests will talk about all year long.
Parities include:
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Personalized themed birthday cake
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Unique science-themed paper goods
- Brightly colored table covers and table decorations
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Color changing mood cup for each child guest with matching party theme design
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A special birthday gift for the honoree
Choose from the following themes:
- Dinosaur
- Animal
- Bug/Butterfly
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 one 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-On Options
Excite your guests with a one of a kind, personalized, T.rex profile cake.
T. rex Cake (Must be purchased during registration) |
Additional $50 |
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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.