birthdays
& private events
& private events
celebrate
Celebrate your next private event or birthday with the Children’s Museum of Discovery!
Voted 2025 Best Children’s Party Venue in San Diego Magazine’s Best Of Reader’s Picks!
birthdays
& private events
celebrate
Celebrate your next private event or birthday with the Children’s Museum of Discovery!
What Kind of Event
are you planning?
What Kind of Event
are you planning?
birthday 
parties
Host your little one’s birthday party at the Museum!
BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE
AVAILABLE ADD-ONS
ARTS & CRAFTS
ARTS & CRAFTS
Channel your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
FUTURE FARMERS
FUTURE FARMERS
Train to be a farmer in our Edible Garden!
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY
Dig for fossils from dinosaurs and other creatures.
LITTLE CHEMISTS
LITTLE CHEMISTS
Grab your goggles and get ready to experiment!
HOURS
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PRICING
| PARTY SIZE | NON-MEMBER | MEMBER |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 Guests | $400 | $360 |
| Up to 30 Guests | $550 | $495 |
| Up to 40 Guests | $700 | $630 |
**Parties with up to 40 guests may only be hosted indoors. For groups over 40 please email birthdays@visitcmod.org.
birthday
parties
Host your little one’s birthday party at the Museum!
BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE
AVAILABLE ADD-ONS
ARTS & CRAFTS
ARTS & CRAFTS
Channel your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
FUTURE FARMERS
FUTURE FARMERS
Train to be a farmer in our Edible Garden!
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY
Dig for fossils from dinosaurs and other creatures.
LITTLE CHEMISTS
LITTLE CHEMISTS
Grab your goggles and get ready to experiment!
HOURS
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PRICING
| PARTY SIZE | NON-MEMBER | MEMBER |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 Guests | $400 | $360 |
| Up to 30 Guests | $550 | $495 |
| Up to 40 Guests | $700 | $630 |
**Parties with up to 40 guests may only be hosted indoors. For groups over 40 please email birthdays@visitcmod.org.
Policies & Forms
Balloon Policy – Friendly reminder that we do not allow balloons at the Museum due to their environmental impact.
Food Policy – You may bring in your own food, but we are a peanut free facility. Please bring your own plates, napkins, and cutlery.
Frequently Asked Questions | Birthday Party Agreement Form | Birthday Party General Information
Policies & Forms
Balloon Policy – Friendly reminder that we do not allow balloons at the Museum due to their environmental impact.
Food Policy – You may bring in your own food, but we are a peanut free facility. Please bring your own plates, napkins, and cutlery.
Frequently Asked Questions | Birthday Party Agreement Form | Birthday Party General Information
private
events
Make your next event unforgettable by renting out the entire Museum! Private events are the perfect option for birthdays, baby showers, holiday parties, weddings, and more.
Make your next event unforgettable by renting out the entire Museum! Private events are the perfect option for birthdays, baby showers, holiday parties, weddings, and more.
PRIVATE EVENTS INCLUDE
INDOOR EXHIBIT HALL
Outdoor Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden
PRICING
| MEMBERS | $1,125 |
| NON-MEMBERS | $1,250 |
