Seattle Children's Museum
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA
Make a playdate of your next special occasion with a party at Seattle Children’s Museum! All parties include access to a colorful room for 90 minutes and included all-day Museum play for your attendees.
Seattle Children's Museum
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA
Make a playdate of your next special occasion with a party at Seattle Children’s Museum! All parties include access to a colorful room for 90 minutes and included all-day Museum play for your attendees.
Event Pricing
20 Person Party
20 people max
$375 per event
30 Person Party
30 people max
$475 per event
40 Person Party
40 people max
$600 per event
People Often Ask
Yes! Please fill out an inquiry form located on our website.
SCM requires at least two (2) week notice for booking a party and recommend booking six (6) weeks in advance. We do not allow unscheduled birthday parties.
SCM currently does not allow booking parties farther out then 6 months.
Staff will not facilitate your party. We do have a birthday greeter who will greet and direct your guests to the party room and check in on your party periodically.
Play Packages are available to add-on to your party, this includes a 30-minute time extension and a staff led activity. View our party page for current Play Package options and pricing.
We accept Visa and MasterCard. A 50% non-refundable deposit will be made upon time of confirmation.
Full payment is due 1 weeks prior to your party date and unless the Museum is contacted, the remaining amount will be charged to the credit card provided for the deposit. Once a party has been paid for in full, it is also non-refundable, but can be rescheduled on a space available basis up to one year after the original party date.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Our Museums for All families (those who receive EBT, CHIP, Provider One, WIC, or Apple Health) receive 50% off the party package price. There are no discounts on add-ons, play packages, or overages.
SCM Members receive a 10% discount on the party package price. There are no discounts on add-ons, play packages, or overages.
Yes. All extra children and adults must be paid for, regardless of membership status.
Set up and pack up are included in the 90-minute rental. You will have access to the room at the time that your party is scheduled to begin.
You are welcome to bring tablecloths and other simple, non-messy decor. We do not allow balloons, confetti, piñatas, silly string, live animals, entertainers, or the use of tape on our walls. Our rooms themselves are festively decorated with colorful walls and brightly colored chairs and tables.
Yes! Food is allowed in the birthday rooms (not in the exhibits) and a small refrigerator is located in most party rooms. You are also responsible for any servingware or serving utensils required for your party.
Alcohol, glassware, hot plates, chafing dishes, or any other kinds of heating element are not allowed in the Museum or party rooms when the museum is open to the public.
We highly recommend easy to serve snack food. Items like apple slices, baby carrots, string cheese, goldfish, berries, grapes, & pretzels are great crowd pleasers! Milk, juice or water are great options for drinks.
Psst… don’t forget the cake & candles!
Unfortunately, the Seattle Center Campus is closed to vehicles. We suggest unloading at the corner of 2nd and Thomas, near the Seattle Children’s Theatre, or at 5th and Harrison near the MoPOP turnaround. We suggest using a collapsible utility cart or rolling suitcases to easily transport your party supplies.
SCM does have carts available for check out at our front desk.
Additional Info
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Features
- Special Features: Add-On a Play Package 30 Minute Time Extension + Activity Play Package add-ons are enhancements are designed to engage your party guests through play and entertainment to give your celebration an added layer of discovery and wonder. Museum Staff will lead