Birthday Parties and Special Events

Celebrate your work party or child’s special day with time to play, explore, and learn at the place they already love!

Our science themed parties include:

2 hours of museum exploration for party guests.
90-minute exclusive STEAM Lab rental for food, presents, and games.
Optional educator-facilitated activities.
Morning parties include 2 hours of museum exploration following the STEAM Lab rental. Evening parties include 2 hours of museum exploration prior to STEAM Lab rental.

Booking times are available on:

Weekdays
- evening reservations starting between 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Saturdays
- morning reservations starting between 8:30 – 10:00 am
- evening reservations starting between 4:30 – 5:00 pm.
Sundays
- morning reservations starting between 8:30 – 11:00 am.
- evening reservations starting between 4:30 – 5:00 pm.

Need something different?
Email us at [email protected] to discuss.

AMOS Birthday Party availability may be limited by STEAM Lab programming.
You must reserve your spot at least two weeks in advance.

Pricing

Facility Rental - small party

$325 for up to 20 total guests.

Including all children and parents/guardians.

Facility Rental - Large party

$400 for up to 40 total guests.

Including all children and parents/guardians.

Educator program add-on

$75 for small parties

$100 for large parties

See program choices below.

Educator Program Add-On

For other non-birthday party facility rental requests, please email [email protected]

Schedule a birthday party
- Please reserve your timeslot at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Please fill out our birthday party interest form.
- Email [email protected] with any additional questions.
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.

Whats the refund policy?
- For a refund of your deposit, cancellations must be made at least 15 days prior to your scheduled party date. A $15.00 administrative processing fee will apply.
- After 14 days, the deposit is non-refundable but can be credited towards a rescheduled party.
- For inclement weather, rescheduling or refunding is evaluated case by case.
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