Find the party theme of your choice to design unforgettable birthday fun! Our Very, Very Special Birthday, TotSpot, Paint, and Messy birthday parties all include a full day of play throughout the Museum galleries for all of your guests. To start your party planning, you can complete our online form, email us at birthdays@licm.org or call (516) 224-5871. Tours to see the party space are by appointment only.
Party Themes
A VERY, VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY: Ages 2-6 New! (Available now through May 12, 2024)
Hungry for the best birthday party!
Join us for themed story time fun at this very creative party centered around the colorful vibrancy of bestselling author/illustrator Eric Carle. Settle in to enjoy a beloved classic story, colorful craft, and guided exploration of the latest exhibit to take up residency at the Museum: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Let’s read, let’s explore, let’s party while this special experience is available to guests.* Note: "A Very, Very, Special Birthday" is available days (Wed-Sun) and times below during February 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024.
ALL ABOARD THE PARTY EXPRESS!: Ages 3-7 Back for a limited time! (June 1 - September 8)
Choo, choo! Get on board to celebrate a special birthday in a big way!
It's full steam ahead, as our party crew conducts the perfect party for your group of train enthusiasts. This birthday bash makes stops in the Thomas and Friends™: Explore the Rails! exhibit and in our party room station where your party passengers will decorate their own trains and get an LICM train whistle to take home.
Note: All Aboard the Party Express is available days (Wed-Sun) and times below from June 1, 2024 - September 8, 2024.
TOTSPOT: Ages 5 and under
Treat your kiddos to exclusive play time in the TotSpot gallery - a toddler favorite! Enjoy exploration time and add to the fun with a crafty takeaway.*
MESSY: Ages 3+
The perfect party for those who love hands-on messy fun. Enjoy slime concoctions, oobleck confections and sand creations at this ooey, gooey party! Leave the clean-up to us!*
PAINT: Ages 4+
Celebrate your little masterpiece's big day with a party centered on creativity. Party guests slip into smocks and step up to their canvases to create their own frame-worthy art.*
*Bring the food and non-alcoholic beverages or your choice. Our party space has a capacity of 40 people, including children and adults.
Times
Wednesday - Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm; 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Parties Include
- Exclusive use of private party room
- Education staff to facilitate themed activity
- Set-up and clean-up
- Invitations
- Paper goods
- LICM T-shirt for the birthday child
- Free Admission to the Museum for all guests on the day of the party
- Two-for-one return visit coupons for child guests
- 15 child guests (additional child guests extra; adults are free)
- Discount for LICM Members
Fee
- $750 for the first 15 guests. $25 for each additional guest. LICM Members receive a discount.
Enjoy all day play! With all day admission, your guests can enjoy hours of exciting activities and exploration.
Party Favors
- Let LICM handle your Goody Bags: Customized favor bags are available from the Museum Store starting at $7.50. Call the Museum Store at (516) 224-5814 to make arrangements. Member store discounts apply.
- Gift Cards for Guests: Let your guests select their own souvenir from the Museum Store or take a spin on Nunley's carousel with gift cards instead of a traditional favor. Let our birthday party team know when booking your party and we will arrange gift cards for an additional $10 for each child guest.
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Need Something Else?
See our rental details to rent a space at LICM for a custom party made to your specifications, or host up to 60 guests at a Nunley's Carousel Birthday Party.