With a T. rex that has celebrated millions of birthdays, the Academy really knows how to throw a party!

Celebrate your child’s special day in a one-of-a-kind way! We offer theme parties for kids who love dinosaurs, butterflies, bugs, and animals. Basic parties and add-on encounters with fossils, live animals, or bugs are available. Members also save! Not a member? Join today. 

All Birthday Parties:

• Are for children ages 3 and up
• Are two hours long
• Are available at 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
• Include a private party room and expert Academy Birthday Host
• Feature all-day museum access and private party tour
• Offer printable party invitations

Book your party today! Call 215-299-1060 or email reservations@ansp.org

Theme Birthday Party

Throw your child the perfect theme party and let us take care of all the details. A theme birthday party at the Academy includes a private party room, a birthday party host to guide you on a tour of our hands-on exhibits, and experiences the party guests will talk about all year long.

Choose from the following themes:

• Dinosaur
• Butterfly
• Animal
• Bug

New! Theme party items were designed exclusively for the Academy.

• Personalized themed birthday cake
• Unique science-themed paper goods
• Brightly colored table covers and table decorations
• Color changing mood cup for each child guest with matching party theme design
• A special birthday gift for the honoree

Pricing for a theme birthday party, not including add-on encounters, is:

• $440 for members (fee is based on a group of up to 20 guests, including adults and children. The birthday child and their parents are free!)
• $470 for nonmembers

For parties larger than 20 people, an additional fee of $12 per additional guest will be added.

Basic Birthday Party

Want to keep it simple but still celebrate in the midst of Philadelphia's famous dinosaurs? Enjoy a private party room and a birthday party host who will guide you on a tour of our hands-on exhibits.

Pricing for a basic birthday party, not including add-on encounters, is:

• $335 for members (fee is based on a group of up to 20 guests, including adults and children. The birthday child and their parents are free!)
• $375 for nonmembers

For parties larger than 20 people, an additional fee of $10 per additional guest will be added.

Dino Brick Deluxe Party

Throw the perfect party for the brick-obsessed dino expert! What will you and your guests build? Your special day includes:

• Private party room and expert Academy Birthday Host
• Giant mega-brick dino room decorations
• Dino brick free play
• Personalized dino brick birthday cake
• Brick paper goods and centerpieces
• Dinosaur block and bricks party favor for each child guest
• Hands-on exhibits tour
• All-day museum access
• A special birthday gift for the honoree

Prices:

• $565 for members
  (Fee is based on a group of up to 20 guests, including adults and children. The birthday child and their parents are free!)
• $595 for nonmembers
  (Fee is based on a group of up to 20 guests, including adults and children. The birthday child and their parents are free!)

For parties larger than 20 people, an additional fee of $16 per additional guest will be added.

Academy Encounters

Adopt-a-Critter Birthday Add-Ons

Excite your guests with a one of a kind, personalized, T.rex profile cake.

T. rex Cake (Must be purchased during registration)
Additional $40

Food Packages

Choose a delicious food package from 12th Street Catering, and we’ll take care of everything.

All prices are per person so you can mix and match from the menu.

Gift Bags

Send every guest home with a one-of-a-kind gift. Select a package with goodies from the Academy Gift Shop.

Digital Invitations

Download and print special invitations for your child's birthday!

Call 215-299-1060 or email reservations@ansp.org to talk to our Reservations Office to set up your birthday party.