Birthday Parties

Please Note: we are planning significant changes to Birthday Party options including Timings and Catering. These will take place in Late July - and will be posted here as soon as they are made. Please phone the museum for more information prior to making any bookings.

 

To book a party with us at the National Dinosaur Museum, all you have to do is follow the simple steps below to figure out exactly what party options you want, then just call us and reserve a time.

First of all though, you must read our terms and conditions for party bookings, which you can find by clicking here.

Please read these carefully and completely to avoid misunderstandings and discuss any queries with our staff prior to your party - This will help us to ensure you have a great experience and memorable party at the National Dinosaur Museum.

You may also fill in the planner (making sure to sign understanding and acceptance of the terms and conditions) and send it back to us at the Museum either by mail, fax, or e-mail.

Parties cannot take place without signed acceptance of T&C and the Deposit being received two weeks in advance of proposed dates.

Step 1 - Read the Terms and Conditions (if you have not done so already)

Step 2 - Choose party time:

3 different party times are available as standard times, these are:

10:00am, 12:30pm, and 3:00pm

Parties starting after 3:00pm or on a Public Holiday attract a surcharge of $2.50 per person.

5:30pm is the start time for Dinosaurs at Night Parties. (surcharge does not apply for this party type).

Step 3 - Choose a party room:

There are 2 different party rooms available for parties, these being the dinosaur room, and the ocean room.

The dinosaur room is slightly smaller (up to 14 people) and has pictures of dinosaurs on the walls. The ocean room sports a prehistoric underwater theme, and is a bit larger (up to 21 people).

Click here for a picture of the dinosaur room. Click here for a picture of the ocean room.

Step 4 - Choose a party type:

Step 5 - Choose a catering pack:

(Portions shown are per child)

Step 6 - Select any required extras:

Balloons (Helium-to take home) $ 1.20 pp

Party Invitations (Many Designs) $ 0.75 ea or $ 6.00 pack 10

Sorry, Birthday Cakes are unavailable at this time due to the difficulty in getting a consistent supplier.

Step 7 - Choose additional games (optional):

Build a Dinosaur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $0.50

Dinosaur in a Hole ( Beanbag Toss ). . . 4 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $0.50

Dinosaur Story Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 yrs + . . . . . . . . $0.50

Dinosaur Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $0.50

Pin the Tail on the Dinosaur. . . . . . . . . . 4 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $1.00

Musical Eggs ( Musical Chairs ). . . . . . . 4 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $1.00

Dinosaurs and Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $1.50

Microscope Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $1.50

Pass the Dinosaur*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $1.50

Fairydactyl Wand Making*. . . . . . . . . . . 5 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $2.50

Fossil Cast Making*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $2.50

Dinosaur Painting*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 yrs + . . . . . . . . . $2.50

* These activities create/include items to take home.

Prices shown are the additional cost per child for modifications to the set activities.

Games may be added to or substituted for those set at the prices listed above. There is no credit for replaced activities.

Note recommended ages for suitability.