Birthday Party Information | Museum Rental Pricing | Mobile Museum Information
Birthday Parties are held on Saturday 10:30 | 1:00 | 3:30 and Sunday 10:30 | 1:00
Celebrate Your Child's Birthday at CMOO!
We’re thrilled you’re considering the Children’s Museum of Oswego to celebrate your little one’s special day! To get started, fill out our Birthday Party Form or give us a call at (315) 216-6387.
Don’t Forget: We’ve got amazing party and food add-ons to make your celebration even more unforgettable—check them out while planning!
Want to gift someone a birthday party at CMOO? You can now purchase a gift certificate for the exact package you’d like to give. Just choose the party option that fits your budget and set the gift certificate to that amount. After purchase, you’ll receive a QR code that can be redeemed at our front desk or over the phone using the buyer’s information. It’s an easy way to give a celebration they’ll never forget!
Our Cupcakes are from a local Bakery, Made From Scratch Baking Co.
Our pizzas are from locally owned Cam's Pizzeria in Oswego, NY, who was honored with the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Small Business Award.
This prestigious accolade recognizes a small business for its outstanding contributions to the community and excellence in operations. Cam's Pizzeria.
Friendly Reminder:
Your party isn’t officially booked until the deposit is paid, so let’s secure your spot today.
Thank you for choosing us to be part of your big day!
General Party Package $250:
- Museum admission for up to 20 children (with a maximum of 35 people, both children and adults included)
- Private birthday party room for 1.5 hours
- Party Guests receive all day play
- $8 per additional child
- All party guests will receive a 10% gift shop discount
- Brookfield Room- Perfect for those who want to be in the heart of the museum and offers immediate access to Town Square, making it easy for guests to transition between playtime and party time. It’s a great option for families looking for an immersive museum experience alongside their celebration.
Prime Party Package $425 (A value of over $650):
- Museum admission for up to 20 children (with a maximum of 35 people, both children and adults included)
- Private birthday party room for 1.5 hours
- Party Guests receive all day play
- $20 per additional child
- All party guests will receive a 10% gift shop discount
- Birthday Child Receives FREE CMOO T-shirt
- 5 Pizzas
- 24 Cupcakes
- 2 Black Tablecloths
- CMOO colored Plates and Napkins
- 20 Juice Boxes
- 20 CMOO Goody Bags
- 20 Child Admission Passes
Enjoy this exciting bonus with our Prime Party Package! Valued at $220, these passes can be used for a future visit to experience a day filled with learning and fun. - Our Party Room – This bright and inviting space is typically reserved for our Prime Party Packages, giving your group a private area to celebrate while still being close to the action. With large windows for great natural light and quick access to restrooms, it’s a comfortable and convenient choice for any event.
General Museum Rental $500:
Planning a celebration with more than 35 guests? Our General Museum Rental is the ideal option for hosting your group in style! Enjoy exclusive use of the museum for 2 hours, giving your party unlimited access to our exhibits and play areas.
What’s Included:
- A private room for gifts, snacks, or cake cutting.
- The whole museum to yourselves for a personalized and unforgettable experience.
- 10% off gift shop purchases for all attendees during your event.
Make your celebration one to remember with this unique and fun-filled experience for $500
*This option is available Saturday and Sunday from 5-7. If you are interested, please email director@cmoo.org
Prime Museum Rental $800:
Hosting a larger gathering but want to skip the hassle? This package has everything you need to make your celebration seamless and unforgettable.
What’s Included:
- 30 goody bags for your young guests to take home.
- 30 kids play passes for another day of fun at the museum.
- A CMOO T-shirt for the guest of honor to commemorate their big day.
- 48 cupcakes and 10 pizzas to keep everyone energized.
- Tablecloths, plates, and napkins to set the party scene perfectly.
- 25 juice boxes and 25 small waters to keep your guests refreshed.
- 10% off gift shop purchases for all attendees during your event.
- 2 hours of exclusive museum access for $800.
Enjoy a worry-free party experience with all the essentials included—perfect for celebrating in style and making lasting memories!
* This option is available Saturday and Sunday from 5-7. If you are interested, please email director@cmoo.org
Activity Descriptions:
**Party Add-Ons That Spark Creativity! **
Take your child’s birthday celebration to the next level with our fun and unique Make-and-Take Party Favors! Guests will enjoy a hands-on activity to create their own special keepsakes to take home, turning your party into a memorable, interactive experience!
Each add-on is thoughtfully designed to suit specific age groups, ensuring the activities are engaging, age-appropriate, and fun for all party guests. Perfectly paired with our general party package, these add-ons bring extra excitement and ensure every guest leaves with a smile and a personalized memento of the celebration. Let’s make it a birthday to remember!
Our fun-filled party add-ons are thoughtfully priced for groups of up to 10 children, with kits available exclusively in sets of 10. This ensures that every child at your celebration enjoys a seamless and engaging experience with their own activity or favor.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer individual pricing or smaller kits currently. If you're hosting more than 10 children, additional kits can be purchased to accommodate your group.
Let’s make your celebration unforgettable with these interactive and creative add-ons—perfect for sparking smiles and lasting memories!
Add-On Details for Your Party!
Unless otherwise mentioned, all our birthday party add-ons come with easy-to-follow instructions, making it simple for your group to enjoy these fun activities.
Prefer a hands-off experience? We’re happy to facilitate your add-on activity for an additional $25, ensuring everything runs smoothly while you relax and enjoy the celebration! Please let us know when you book your party. This ensures we can schedule a staff member for your special day—availability cannot be guaranteed without prior notice.
Party Add-Ons Pricing Details
Slime Time Party Add-On $35:
Get ready for gooey, hands-on fun with our Slime Time party add-on! Perfect for kids aged 4 and up, this activity lets party guests become little scientists as they create their very own slime. Kids can customize their creations with exciting add-ins like glitter, and sprinkles to make their slime truly unique.
It’s the perfect blend of creativity and fun, and each child gets to take their slime home as a special party favor! Add this to your celebration for an unforgettable experience that everyone will have long after the party ends.
Dino Explorers Party Add-On $30:
Step back in time to a prehistoric adventure with our Dino Explorers party add-on! Kids love making their own salt dough, using dinosaur toys to stomp through it and create unique "fossils" they can take home to air-dry. This hands-on activity perfect for kids 3 and up combines creativity and discovery, perfect for your little paleontologists!
Each guest will also receive a fun dinosaur-themed sensory bracelet, and the birthday kid gets an extra special dinosaur parting gift to make their celebration unforgettable. Add this roaring good time to your party and let the dino-mite fun begin!
Magical Potion Bottle Party Add-On $30:
Bring a touch of magic to your child’s celebration with our Kid-Friendly Potion Bottles! Perfect for even the youngest party guests, this enchanting activity lets kids create their very own potion using colorful, food-safe ingredients in sealable plastic containers.
With swirling sparkles and beautiful hues, the mystic allure of potion-making will captivate young imaginations, creating a hands-on experience that’s as mesmerizing as it is fun. Each child gets to take home their magical creation as a unique party favor, ensuring the memories of the day live on.
Make your party truly spellbinding with this magical add-on!
Sensory Bottle Party Add-On $35:
Add an extra layer of creativity and fun to your celebration with our Sensory Bottle Party Add-On! Kids can craft their own unique sensory bottles by choosing glow-in-the-dark animals, and colorful rubber sprinkles.
These sealable creations are great for littles 2 and up and are designed to last, providing endless fun and engagement long after the party ends. Perfect for I-Spy games, these sensory bottles help children develop color recognition, animal identification, and observation skills—all while having a blast!
Make your child’s party unforgettable with this hands-on activity that’s both educational and entertaining!
Facilitated Sand Art Party Add-On $50:
Unleash your guests' creativity with our popular Sand Art Party Favor add-on! Guided by our skilled facilitators, every child will get to design and create their very own sand art masterpiece. With a variety of vibrant colors to layer and unique containers to fill, kids can express their imagination while crafting a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.
This hands-on activity is perfect for adding extra fun and flair to your celebration, leaving every guest with a special memento they’ll treasure. Elevate your party with this colorful and creative experience—fun for kids 3 and up, and stress-free for parents!
Leanna’s Mobile Art Room: Face Painting Party Add-On!
Take your child’s birthday party to the next level with Leanna’s Mobile Art Room! Specializing in creative and colorful face painting, Leanna transforms party guests into magical creatures, superheroes, and more.
As a proud collaborator with the Children’s Museum of Oswego, Leanna offers discounted pricing exclusively for our party guests. To book this fantastic add-on, visit Leanna’s Mobile Art Room on Facebook and arrange the details directly with her.
Please note that all scheduling and coordination are handled between you and Leanna—the museum does not manage these arrangements.
Additional Information
Please note total room capacity is 35 people at any one time. Adult birthday party attendees (18 years and older) are free; however, parties cannot exceed room capacity.
No outside entertainment like costumed characters, glitter, confetti, bubble machines, or pinatas.
You are welcome to bring your own food and cakes, for your party which can only be consumed in the party room. Please no popcorn.
Party rooms have two 8 ft tables to accommodate gifts and food as well as two 12 ft picnic tables which seat 24 adults comfortably.
You are welcome to bring and open gifts in the party room. However, please be aware that there is a specified amount of time allowed in the party room and there may not always be time for opening gifts.
We are happy to offer a full refund for parties cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to the original party date. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the event are not eligible for a refund, but you may reschedule and apply your deposit to a new date. Please note that a minimum of 7 days' notice is required if you wish to change the party package.
We will send you a list of Birthday Party FAQs, every party client is required to accept the terms of service prior to the party.
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