Policies and Other Good Things to Know

Timeline

Birthday parties at Brooklyn Children′s Museum are very popular! We suggest making your reservation two months in advance, to ensure the date you wish is available for your child′s party.

Final payment, guest counts, and food selections are due 10 days prior to your event.

Reservations and Payments

Reservations require a nonrefundable deposit of $100 to secure your date and time.

We accept cash, personal checks, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).  Checks should be made payable to “Brooklyn Children’s Museum” and mailed to the attention of “Birthday Party Coordinator” at 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213. Any checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $50 service fee.

Party Size

Birthday packages include participation and food service for 20 people, of which a minimum of five adults is required. The first five additional adults are welcome free of charge.  All other additional party attendees are counted as additional guests for which fees will apply.

The Museum requires a minimum of five adults per 20 guests. Please note that it is the responsibility of the Birthday Family to provide the minimum number of adults based on this requirement. Should you not be able to do so, an additional Party Host will be required for your party, at a fee of $85.

Please note that any party exceeding the maximum count of 30 people is considered a special event and higher rates apply.

Attendance numbers are strictly enforced for safety and staffing reasons.

Starting Time

Each event will start promptly. Late party arrivals risk a compromised schedule and program.

No refunds are available for late arrivals, and a party will be considered cancelled if the Birthday Family does not arrive within 30 minutes of the reserved party time.

What to Bring . . . and What to Leave at Home

Bring presents!  All gifts will be collected from your guests in the Museum lobby and placed in a colorful party wagon with your child′s name on it, for delivery to the Party Room, where they will be ready for gleeful unwrapping.

The Museum does not allow outside food on the premises, except for individual portions for people with food allergies or special dietary needs. Outside cakes or cupcakes are welcome; however, no reductions will be made in the price of the birthday package.

The Museum reserves the right to prohibit certain decorations due to fire, safety, and environmental concerns.  Please note that families wishing to bring any outside decorations must obtain written approval through the Manager of Special Events and Space Rental prior to your event date.

Changes and Cancellations

Date Change Policy:  Once your deposit and signed contract are received, your party is reserved.  Should you wish to reschedule the date of your party, please note that we require a minimum of 30 days’ notice and a fee of $75 will be incurred to reserve a new event date. Your deposit will transfer; however, event dates are subject to availability. Please contact the Party Coordinator to facilitate any adjustments.  

Cancellation Policy:  A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your date and time.  Should you wish to cancel your party 60 days prior to your event; we will refund 50% of the party costs. No refunds will be provided for parties cancelled less than 60 days in advance.

Snow Storm Cancellation Policy:  If, due to a snow storm on or around the date of your event, you feel you need to cancel your party, Brooklyn Children’s Museum reserves the right to withhold your deposit if the Museum is officially open on the day of the scheduled party. In the event that the Museum is officially closed, we will return your deposit or reschedule your party for a later date.

FAQ

Click here to see answers to Frequently Asked Questions about birthday parties at Brooklyn Children’s Museum. 

How to Reach Us

To book a party, or for more information, please contact the birthday-party experts at (718) 735-4400 x164 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .