Special Events

Birthday Parties

McWane Science Center has all the elements to make your child’s birthday party unforgettable- it’s a little bit of science and a whole lot of fun! Enjoy a private party with your friends and enjoy hands-on learning on four floors of Adventure Halls. With our all new birthday party packages, planning your child’s party has never been easier. We have birthday parties down to a science! Call 205-714-8414 or email birthdays@mcwane.org to book your party today!

Scheduling your Birthday Party

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Check availability and/or purchase a birthday party

Advanced reservations are required. Birthday parties are offered during the following times:
Saturday: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
Sunday: 12:00, 2:00

Questions? Call our RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT: (205) 714 – 8414 or email birthdays@mcwane.org

Birthday Packages FAQ

Itty Bitty Birthday Party: $325.00

Designed for your little scientist, Itty Bitty Birthday parties are held in our Itty Bitty classrooms and feature a Little Labs STEM program. All parties include:

• Private Party room for 60 minutes
• A personal party host for party set-up, clean-up, and help throughout your party
• STEMsational science program
• All-day Adventure Hall Admission for up to 25 guests*
• Free Admission for the birthday child
• Dedicated Birthday Host for the duration of the party
• Free parking in the deck (based on availability)
• 1 snack for each child
• Lemonade & water provided
• Gift for the birthday child
• Brightly colored tablecloths
• Complementary e-vites & RSVP invitations

Super Science Birthday Party: $325.00

Super Science Parties are for school aged children engineered to spark wonder and curiosity featuring a hands on- STEM program. All Parties Include:

• Private Party room for 60 minutes
• A personal party host for party set-up, clean-up, and help throughout your party
• STEMsational science program
• All-day Adventure Hall Admission for up to 25 guests (age birth+)
• Free Admission for the birthday child
• Dedicated Birthday Host for the duration of the party
• Free parking in the deck (based on availability)
• 1 snack for each child
• Lemonade & water provided
• Gift for the birthday child
• Brightly colored tablecloths
• Complementary e-vites & RSVP invitations

*includes adults and children birth+ **dependent on availability

Personalize Your Party!

Additional Guests                                                $10/person

Animal Encounter                                                 $75

Ice Cream

• Premium Ice Cream Upgrade (Dippin Dots)        $4 each

Party Food

• Chicken Finger Platter (serves 20-25)                  $60
• Subway Platter (serves 10-15)                              $45
• Individual Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni)                $5 each

Snack Bar

• Chips                                                                      $1.00
• Juice Boxes                                                            $1.00
• 12oz Coke, Sprite, Water                                       $1.50

*Total number of guests includes every child and adult at the party.
**Tax will be added to each Add-On Option.

Birthday Party Invitations:

Downloadable Birthday Invitation

Full payment is required at time of booking. Prices do not include required tax.