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Birthday Parties

What better place to go wild on your birthday than the Anniston Museum of Natural History?

Birthday parties are a benefit of Museum Membership.


Enjoy…

Enjoy a visit to seven exciting exhibit halls, including the hands-on children’s discovery room- NatureSpace.  Walk on the nature trails, including the Bird of Prey trail with live raptors, and party like a wild animal with your friends.

Description

  • 2-hour classroom rental.  A Museum classroom is reserved for you and your guest.  Tables and chairs are included.  Plan to set-up and clean up within these hours.
     

  • Admission for up to 15 party members are included in the rental fee.  You may purchase more admission passes for a discounted fee of $2/person. (Members are free)
     

  • If you need more time at the Museum, finish your party, clean up and then take your guest into the Exhibit Halls.  They are open until 5pm.

 How to schedule…

Contact the Community Services Coordinator at 256-237-6766 x 16 or tourcoordinator@annistonmuseum.org.

Payment may be made during regular business hours after you have pre-scheduled your party with the Community Services Coordinator.

Payment confirms reservation!  Visa/MC, cash or personal check with ID.

Fees….

 

  • $100 non-refundable deposit to secure your date.  This includes up to 15 guests (child or adult).
     

  • $25 add on fee for a 20-minute live animal experience. (available for 10:30-12:30pm party only).  Payment must be made when scheduling the party.
     

  • $2/person admission to exhibit halls for additional guests.  Members are free

Guidelines….

Parties are an exclusive benefit of Museum MembershipClick here, or contact the Membership Department at 237-6766.

Maximum of 30 people may be invited due to space available in the party room.

Parties are available for ages 4 -grade 6

Parties are scheduled on Saturdays only in 2 hour blocks.  10:30-12:30pm or 1:30-3:30pm.

One adult must be present for every 10 children.

Table and chairs for 25 are provided as well as a food table.

Decorations may be placed on tables or the floor only.  All decorations must be removed at the end of your scheduled event.  The Museum will not be held liable for loss or damage to property.

The Museum reserves the right to levy additional charges for careless damage to Museum property. 

An ice maker and refrigerator/freezer is available upon request.

What to do when you arrive….

  • Check in at the Admissions desk when you arrive.  Security will unlock the classroom for you and your guest.
     

  • When you check in you will be given 15 stickers for Exhibit Hall admission.  Each member of the party must have a birthday party sticker.
     

  • You may purchase additional stickers at anytime during the party.
     

  • Distribute these stickers to your guests and inform them that they must wear the stickers in order to gain access to the exhibit halls. 

Souvenir Gift Bags

Please your party guest with souvenir gift bags from the Museum Store.  For details on gift bag contact the Museum Store Manager at 256-237-6766.  This is a separate fee.  Not included in deposit.

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