birthdays

& private events

& private events

celebrate

Celebrate your next private event or birthday with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!

birthdays

& private events

celebrate

Celebrate your next private event or birthday with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!

little boy at birthday party with birthday hat on
kid at SDCDM blowing bubbles with bubble maker

What Kind of Event

are you planning?

What Kind of Event

are you planning?

kid at SDCDM blowing bubbles with bubble maker

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parties

Host your little one’s birthday party at the Museum!

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE

  • 2 hours of party time

  • 30 minutes before and after the party for set-up and clean-up

  • An exclusive party space indoors or outdoors

  • Décor

  • A party assistant

  • A special gift for the birthday child

  • 1 reserved parking space for the birthday family

  • 10% off in the Gift Shop for you and all party guests

  • 10% off memberships for you and all party

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

  • 1 additional reserved parking space ($30)

  • Goodie bags ($8 per child)

  • Choose one of four different themed activities ($90)

Child at SDCDM playing with crayons and drawing

ARTS & CRAFTS

ARTS & CRAFTS

Channel your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

little boy looking through magnifying glass at succulents

FUTURE FARMERS

FUTURE FARMERS

Train to be a farmer in our Edible Garden!

Child at SDCDM playing in sandbox

DINOSAUR DISCOVERY

DINOSAUR DISCOVERY

Dig for fossils from dinosaurs and other creatures.

Child at SDCDM doing science experiment

LITTLE CHEMISTS

LITTLE CHEMISTS

Grab your goggles and get ready to experiment!

2 kids at SDCDM looking on while sitting on a bench at a birthday party

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
*Maximum 40 guests. Includes children and adults.
**Parties with up to 40 guests may only be hosted indoors. For groups over 40 please email Events@sdcdm.org.

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parties

Host your little one’s birthday party at the Museum!

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE

  • 2 hours of party time

  • 30 minutes before and after the party for set-up and clean-up

  • An exclusive party space indoors or outdoors

  • Décor

  • A party assistant

  • A special gift for the birthday child

  • 1 reserved parking space for the birthday family

  • 10% off in the Gift Shop for you and all party guests

  • 10% off memberships for you and all party

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

  • 1 additional reserved parking space ($30)

  • Goodie bags ($8 per child)

  • Choose one of four different themed activities ($90)

Child at SDCDM playing with crayons and drawing

ARTS & CRAFTS

ARTS & CRAFTS

Channel your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

little boy looking through magnifying glass at succulents

FUTURE FARMERS

FUTURE FARMERS

Train to be a farmer in our Edible Garden!

Child at SDCDM playing in sandbox

DINOSAUR DISCOVERY

DINOSAUR DISCOVERY

Dig for fossils from dinosaurs and other creatures.

Child at SDCDM doing science experiment

LITTLE CHEMISTS

LITTLE CHEMISTS

Grab your goggles and get ready to experiment!

2 kids at SDCDM looking on while sitting on a bench at a birthday party

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
*Maximum 40 guests. Includes children and adults.
**Parties with up to 40 guests may only be hosted indoors. For groups over 40 please email Events@sdcdm.org.

ready to book

your party?

  • Parties must be booked at least three weeks in advance. Please allow 2-3 days for processing.

  • Once availability is confirmed, a $100 non-refundable holding deposit is required to secure your date.

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

ready to book

your party?

  • Parties must be booked at least three weeks in advance. Please allow 2-3 days for processing.

  • Once availability is confirmed, a $100 non-refundable holding deposit is required to secure your date.

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

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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

  • Use of all Museum exhibits

  • Use of Indoor Exhibit Hall, Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden, classroom, kitchen, and restrooms (up to 250 guests)

  • 5 hours of party time (including setup and breakdown time)

  • Discounts through preferred vendors (equipment rentals, décor, catering, entertainment)

INDOOR EXHIBIT HALL

  • 6,000 sq ft

  • 100 seated / 150 reception

Outdoor Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden

  • 7,500 sq ft

  • 150 seated / 250 reception

event table bouquet

PRICING

MEMBERS $1,125
NON-MEMBERS $1,250

ready to book

your private event?

  • Parties must be booked at least 30 days in advance. Please allow 2-3 days for processing.

  • Complete the online inquiry form below to begin your booking and receive a quote.

ready to book your private event?

  • Parties must be booked at least 30 days in advance. Please allow 2-3 days for processing.

  • Complete the online inquiry form below to begin your booking and receive a quote.

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birthday parties

Bring the Museum to you with our Mobile Children’s Museum!

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE

  • 1.5 hours of party time

  • 2 birthday party assistants

  • Special gift for the birthday child

  • 3 themed mobile exhibit experiences and an arts & crafts activity for your guests to enjoy (up to 40 children)

  • Rigamajig: Use wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and rope to engineer cars, houses, and simple machines

  • Imagination Playground: Discover the fundamentals of architecture with large foam blocks that inspire collaboration
  • Rokenbok Robotics: Build with Kid Spark blocks and use a remote controller to navigate your robot through different obstacles

HOURS

Saturday & Sunday:
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PRICING

PARTY SIZE NON-MEMBER MEMBER
Up to 40 Guests $735 $635
TRAVEL FEES Free within Escondido
$25 within 20 miles
$50 within 40 miles
$75 within 60 miles

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birthday parties

Bring the Museum to you with our Mobile Children’s Museum!

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE

  • 1.5 hours of party time

  • 2 birthday party assistants

  • Special gift for the birthday child

  • 3 themed mobile exhibit experiences and an arts & crafts activity for your guests to enjoy (up to 40 children)
  • Rigamajig: Use wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and rope to engineer cars, houses, and simple machines

  • Imagination Playground: Discover the fundamentals of architecture with large foam blocks that inspire collaboration
  • Rokenbok Robotics: Build with Kid Spark blocks and use a remote controller to navigate your robot through different obstacles

HOURS

Saturday & Sunday:
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PRICING

PARTY SIZE NON-MEMBER MEMBER
Up to 40 Guests $735 $635
TRAVEL FEES Free within Escondido
$25 within 20 miles
$50 within 40 miles
$75 within 60 miles

ready to book

your mobile party?

  • Parties must be booked at least three weeks in advance. Please allow 2-3 days for processing.

  • Once availability is confirmed, a $100 non-refundable holding deposit is required to secure your date.

ready to book your mobile party?

  • Parties must be booked at least three weeks in advance. Please allow 2-3 days for processing.

  • Once availability is confirmed, a $100 non-refundable holding deposit is required to secure your date.