Find the party theme of your choice to design unforgettable birthday fun! Our All Aboard the Party Express, 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
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.