Host an unforgettable birthday for your child!
We are pleased to offer a variety of experiential on-site Nature & Science themed birthday parties to our Member families. Choose from a behind-the-scenes farm tour or visit with our exotic animals, a guided hiking adventure, or even a chance to unleash your inner scientist! Whichever option you choose, our engaging environmental educators will lead an unforgettable age-appropriate experience that your child and their friends will love and learn from!
Designed for small-to-medium groups of 30 or less, our indoor themed birthday parties include the use of Heckscher Barn.* A fully outdoor option is also available for parties that do not require the use of indoor space.
*Please note: Heckscher Barn is separate and apart from our Knobloch Family Farmhouse. Learn more about Heckscher Barn below.
On-site birthday parties are a unique benefit of Membership, and are exclusive to SM&NC Member Families only (Grandparent, Family level or higher membership required). Not a Member yet? Join today!
Contact lmonachelli@stamfordmuseum.org for more information and availability.
Schedule a Party!
Please review our birthday party options, available dates, group size guidelines, and themed programs to get an idea of our offerings. Parties are available for children turning 3 and up.
Then, for more information or to schedule a party, please e-mail lmonachelli@stamfordmuseum.org with the following information:
- Name of parents & contact phone number
- Name and age of birthday child(ren)
- Date and time desired for party
- Choice of party theme
- Interest in an indoor or outdoor party
You may also call 203.977.6568 for information or to schedule, but email is best. Please note that parties must be scheduled and contract completed at least two weeks in advance of party date.
Dates below are currently available as of 48 hours ago. Final confirmation on date/time availability will be needed before scheduling. Unlisted dates are full or otherwise unavailable.
AM indicates 10-12 availability and PM indicates 1:30-3:30 availability. If just the date is listed, both slots are available.
June: 15
July: 5, 6, 12 (PM), 13 (PM), 19, 20, 26 (PM), 27
August: 2 (PM), 16, 17, 23, 24 (AM), 31
September: 6 (outdoor only), 7 (outdoor only), 13 (outdoor only), 14 (outdoor only), 20, 21, 27, 28
Themed Birthday Parties & Specialty Group Programs
We offer a variety of exciting themed experiences to celebrate your child’s special day. Your party can be designed to accommodate a small learning pod or group, or simply for your family to enjoy a special experience together!
1. Choose your
Indoor Parties: HECKSCHER BARN
Indoor Parties include the use of Heckscher Barn, and are available for limited slots on Saturdays and Sundays from either 10 am - noon or 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
Indoor Parties include an additional 30 minutes both before and after the program for set-up and clean-up. Our designated Indoor Party space is Heckscher Barn, which has a firm capacity of 30 people. Additional guests are not permitted even if they pay for daily admission. If necessary due to weather or the nature of the theme, party programs may be held outside or in another location on our site.
Fee: $195*
*includes the indoor use of Heckscher Barn
*Please note: Heckscher Barn is distinct from our Knobloch Family Farmhouse.
Outdoor Parties: MEADOW
Our designated Outdoor Party space is our Meadow’s Picnic area, which is available from either 10 am - noon or 1:30 - 3:30 pm
For Outdoor Parties, we will reserve picnic tables to accommodate your group on our woodchipped Meadow. An SM&NC educator will personally escort your party to a nearby area for your themed program. You may arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time to set up for your party, and you’ll have an additional 30 minutes afterwards for clean-up.
Our Outdoor Party option includes entry for up to 30 people. If you wish for guests beyond that number to join you on the Meadow for the non-program portion of your party, they must pay for daily admission (or be admitted for free through Membership). However, they may not attend the educator-led party program.
FREE*
*with Themed Party Program
2. Choose your
We offer a variety of educational themes for the “main event” — the program portion of your party! Check out our exciting themes below for details including program length and highlights. Program start times may be flexible depending on our schedule and especially by providing us with ample advance notice of your preference.
Educator-led Program Fee: $200
Program Capacity
Our programs have two distinct limits involving maximum group size. Your party must adhere to both.
• Maximum number of children (15)
• Maximum total number of people (30)
You may design your guest list however you wish as long as it reflects these guidelines (i.e. for a group of 30, you may host 15 kids & 15 adults but not 16 kids & 14 adults). Children under 2 are not included in the headcount if they will not be participating in the themed program. Please note that the birthday child and family are included in the headcount.
At this time, we cannot flex program size limits. Please ensure that your group size aligns with our capacity guidelines.