Birthday Parties at the Fleet
Host a birthday party your child will never forget. Children love parties at the Fleet. With more than 100 “do-touch” exhibits, entertainment is built in. We can help you start planning today!
Choose Saturday or Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m.
Birthday parties must be booked 14 days in advance.
Birthday Parties at the Fleet include:
ADMISSION to the Fleet Science Center with over 100 hands-on exhibits
SCIENCE WORKSHOP for hands-on fun for the whole party
SCAVENGER HUNT throughout the museum
SCIENTIST LAB COAT for each guest to wear and take home
PRIVATE DECORATED PARTY ROOM with two party hosts
GOODIE BAGS for all children attending over three years old
AN UNFORGETTABLE BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE!
Science Workshops
Please choose one of the following exciting hands-on workshops for your party:
The Magic of Science: Fool your friends with these optical illusions and other "magical" activities. Discover the science behind the trickery in this puzzling workshop.
Space Cadet: Blast off in this space-themed workshop for junior astronauts. Experiment with air pressure and launch your own rocket. It's an out-of-this world experience.
Pricing
Birthdays Package is $500 for 20 total guests.
Additional children are $20 each. Additional adults are $10 each.
Fleet Science Center members receive a discount!
Sample Party Agenda
10 a.m. – Parents may arrive 30 minutes before the party for any additional decorating
10:30 a.m. – Party hosts greet guests at front entrance, guests may explore the Fleet
11:00 a.m. – Science Workshop
11:30 a.m. – Scavenger hunt throughout the museum
12 p.m. – Birthday celebration in the party room
12:30 p.m – Guests leave the party room and explore the Fleet for the rest of the day
Birthday Party Add-Ons:
An IMAX movie .............................................................................$8/person
Food package (choices below) .....................................................$15/person
Food service à la carte from Craveology.......................................Ask for catering menu
Science-themed cupcakes (see images below)............................$35/dozen
Science-themed cakes (see images below)..................................$70+/party
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Food Package Add-On
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Choose from:
Cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza or chicken breast strips with sauces -
Choose from:
Caesar salad or individual bags of chips
Lemonade, water and all party tableware is included in the food package.
*You may also choose to order food from our à la carte menu.
*No outside food is allowed. Cake is an exception.
*Based on availability. Two week's advance notice required. Additional fees may apply.
Make your Birthday Party reservation today! Fill out the online form below to get started, or call our Special Events Coordinator at (619) 238-1233 ext. 729.
Prices subject to change without notice. No substitutions. Cannot be combined with any other offer or membership vouchers.
Three spacious meeting rooms and a 274-seat Dome Theater make our facilities a magical setting for group events of all sizes. Learn more about hosting a private event for corporate meetings and receptions, school outings, weddings, dances, sleepovers and other occasions.
The Fleet Science Center is seeking volunteers for its many programs. Volunteers gain new skills and experiences, meet interesting people from around the world, earn free admission to our galleries and theater shows, achieve personal and professional goals, and much more! 
