Birthday Party FAQ

Offered Saturdays and Sundays at three time slots: 10:00–11:30 AM, 12:30–2:00 PM, and 3:00–4:30 PM, at both our Downtown and Chesterfield locations.

The cost is $335 for up to 20 guests, with a discounted rate of $300 for museum members. Full payment is required to secure the reservation.

Birthday parties include 1.5 hours of private party room time plus all-day play in the Museum for the birthday child and up to 19 guests (20 total, including adults and children, and the party hosts).

Yes. You may have up to 45 total attendees. Each additional guest beyond the 20 included is subject to regular Museum admission, unless they qualify for a discount or are an active CMoR member. If overage payments are not settled on the day of the party, the Museum reserves the right to charge the original card on file.

Party dates become available on a rolling basis approximately two months prior; e.g., on August 26, reservations are generally open through September and October

You may access the party room 15 minutes before your scheduled start time for set-up and 15 minutes after for clean-up.

The Museum provides tables, chairs, and reusable table coverings in your choice of color (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, light blue, lavender, lime green, or brown).

No. The Museum does not supply plates, cups, utensils, cake cutters, or paper products. Please bring your own. A limited number of high chairs are available upon request on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes, outside food is welcome with the following guidelines:

• All food and drink must remain in the party room.
• No crockpots, hot plates, coffee makers, or any appliance with an open flame.
• No refrigerator or microwave is available on site.
• Food may not be delivered.
• A cooler is permitted.

Yes! You can receive a 25% discount on Marco’s Pizza carryout orders, available only for confirmed party bookings. You can also add a bouncy house for $120 at the Downtown location (limited availability).

You’re welcome to bring simple decorations that do not damage Museum property, such as tabletop decorations, streamers, banners, signs, helium-filled balloons, etc. Decorations must be installed and removed during your party rental time. Painters tape or masking tape is preferred.

• Silly string, confetti, piñatas, glue guns
• Bubbles, noisemakers, and kazoos
• Balloons (except helium-filled) and confetti balloons
• Open flames, pyrotechnics, or smoke effects
• Two-sided tape

No. Outside entertainment, including costumed characters, performers, magicians, or similar services, is not permitted.

Open flames, pyrotechnics, and smoke effects are not allowed. A single birthday candle on a cupcake or cake is permitted.

Downtown: Free parking is available in the parking deck between the Children’s Museum of Richmond and the Science Museum of Virginia.

Chesterfield: Free parking is available in the large lot shared with the surrounding shopping center.

Please check in at the front desk upon arrival. A Guest Services team member will escort you to your party space and serve as your liaison throughout your event. While you’ll make your reservation with our Administrative Coordinator, our Guest Services team is fully aware of your booking details and will be available to answer questions and assist as needed.

No, children may not be dropped off. The Children’s Museum of Richmond requires that a parent or guardian remain with each child during the party and Museum visit.

We require one adult for every five children in attendance.

Please remove all belongings, decorations, and tape. Trash can be placed in lined bins for Museum staff to remove. Please wipe any spills; staff can assist as needed.

A $50 Overstay and Clean-Up Fee may be charged if the room is not vacated within the allotted time or if it is left excessively messy.

Yes, but favors must be distributed at the end of the party.

No. Alcohol is not permitted at any time.

• Cancellations made two weeks or more before the party receive a full refund.
• Cancellations within two weeks of the party will be refunded less a $100 fee.

If the Museum is closed due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, your party will be rescheduled. If rescheduling is not possible, you will receive a full refund.