Parties at the Museum
The Field Museum is a unique venue for kids’ birthday parties—perfect for curious children and their friends and families. There’s plenty to do to keep guests busy, from exploring our exhibitions to learning about dinosaurs, bugs, and more.
And you won’t have to stress about planning: our special events team knows the ropes of children’s birthday parties. We’ll be on hand to help you throughout the day so you can focus on enjoying the experience with your little one. We only hold one birthday party a day and also do private parties on days the museum is closed to the public. All spaces are thoroughly disinfected.
We have room for your friends and family to come together to celebrate your child’s special day—oh, and dinosaurs!
Jean Lachat
Venues & Activities
We host birthday parties in the Crown Family PlayLab art studio (appropriate for ages 1–6). All party reservations include two hours (plus 30 minutes for setup) for up to 15 children. You can add additional time for $100 per hour.
Packages start at $900—and Field Museum members get 10% off!
Every standard party package includes Basic admission to the museum, access to Underground Adventure, and a themed craft: dinosaur masks (ages 1+) or adventurer hats (ages 3+). Other exhibitions are available to parties, upon request. You can also treat your guests to a 3D movie ($8 per adult and $5 per child) or enhance your party with other activities.
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt | $50 |
| Live Bug Encounter | $250 |
