AMOS Science Birthday Parties
Have your next Birthday Party at the Asheville Museum of Science!
Ideal for children ages 3-10, our science themed birthday parties include all day General Admission for party guests, as well as educator-led learning & fun during your 90-minute STEAM Lab rental. Before our guided activities, the STEAM Lab is exclusively available for food, presents, family activities, etc.
AMOS Birthday Party availability may be limited by STEAM Lab programming. You must reserve your spot at least two weeks in advance.
AMOS birthday parties start at $275!
- -$25 Discount for AMOS Members
- $275 for up to 10 children and their parents/guardians, not to exceed 20 total guests
- $350 for 11 – 20 children and their parents/guardians, not to exceed 40 total guests
- Materials and admission fees charged for 21-25 kids; AMOS cannot accommodate groups larger than 25 children for birthday parties
- Maximum occupancy for STEAM Lab rental space is 40 total people
- Your Birthday Party Fee Includes:
- All day General Admission to the museum for party guests
- Exclusive STEAM classroom access, which includes guest set-up and clean-up.
- 10-30 minutes of AMOS Educator-led activities
- Tables & chairs set up
Example Itinerary for STEAM Classroom Rental & Educator Led Activity
5:00 pm STEAM Lab set-up by Birthday Party Client/Family
5:00 – 6:00 pm Food and/or activities in the STEAM lab & exhibit free play
(No AMOS Staff directly involved)
6:00 – 6:30 pm Educator-led Activity in the STEAM Lab
By 6:30 pm Client/family clean up lab for museum closing
(AMOS Staff are responsible for cleaning-up the activity, not general party mess.)
To Schedule A Birthday Party:
- Please reserve your timeslot at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Please fill out our birthday party interest form.
- Email mhollinger@ashevillescience.org with any additional questions.
Refund Policy:
- A full refund will be issued if cancellation is made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event
- 50% refunds will be given for cancellations less than 2 weeks out
- For inclement weather, rescheduling or refunding is evaluated case by case.
- Cancellations: call (828) 254-7162. Please call during business hours Mon-Sat (10am-5pm) as a voicemail does not confirm a cancellation.
Parking
- The museum does not have private or dedicated parking. There are two city garages nearby, Rankin Street and the Civic Center garage. Parking is free on Sundays.
- Parking Services – the City of Asheville
- Parking Info – Explore Asheville
Unaccompanied Children
- AMOS Staff are not responsible for supervising children, whether their parents are in the museum or not. Birthday Party Parents/Family are responsible for all party guests when at the museum. Adult supervision at a minimum ratio of 1:6 must be maintained at all times.