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Birthday Parties at the Academy

Party with the Big Guys - Birthday Parties at the Academy.
Party with the Big Guys - 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) 

Book your party today! 

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!

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