Museums
$20median per child
32 published prices · United States
$0$40
Middle half: $14.75–$23.15 per child
2 local prices; at least 5 are needed. So this shows the nationwide range.
Museums
Birthday score4.5/5
How we rateChildren's Museum Houston has birthday options built around exhibit exploration, role play, and spy missions. Simply Wonderful is recommended for all ages and costs $400 for members or $475 for nonmembers. It includes admission for up to 30 guests, counting adults, with an hour exploring exhibits and an hour in a private party room. A dedicated Party Guide is included. Choose your package through the museum's birthday party page.
- Ages
- Ages 6 and up
- Price
- From $400 per party
How does the price compare?
Museums: price range from published packages.
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This venue: From $400 per party
The dot shows $22.50 per child, worked out from the party price and the number of kids it includes.
Middle half (p25–p75)MedianThis venue
Starting prices per child; party prices are only divided when the package states how many kids it includes. Minimum spends and unclear prices are left out. Prices in the directory are not live offers. The venue's current price applies.
- Address
- 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
- Phone
- 713-522-1138
Party packages
Simply Wonderful$400 per party
Admission for up to 30 guests including adults, one hour exploring exhibits, one hour in a private party room, dedicated Party Guide and Evite invitations
Member price; non-member price $475. Additional guests $19 each. Recommended for all ages. Saturdays and Sundays at 9 AM, 12 PM or 3 PM. One adult chaperone per 5 children. Hosts may bring cake, ice cream, drinks and goody bags only; catering from Fresh Cafe. Full payment at booking; cancellation with 15 business days' notice refunds the cost minus $50.
Anything I Want to Be$450 for 20 kids
Veterinarian, scientist, doctor or karaoke rock star role, guided tour, keepsake gift, admission for up to 20 children ages 1 to 15 and all adult chaperones
Recommended ages 6 and up. One adult chaperone per 5 children. Hosts may bring cake, ice cream, drinks and goody bags only; catering from Fresh Cafe. Full payment at booking; cancellation with 15 business days' notice refunds the cost minus $50.
SECRET Agent$625 per party
Spy mission for the birthday child plus 14 children ages 8 to 15, admission for up to 20 adults and a spy kit per agent
Alternative published price $700. Recommended ages 8 and up. Saturdays and Sundays at 12 PM only. One adult chaperone per 5 children. Hosts may bring cake, ice cream, drinks and goody bags only; catering from Fresh Cafe. Full payment at booking; cancellation with 15 business days' notice refunds the cost minus $50.
Tot*Spot private rental
Exclusively ages 0 to 2; up to 20 toddlers. No outside food. Saturdays at 10:30 AM, 1 PM or 3:30 PM.
Private After-Hours party$1,125 per party
Main Kids Hall for up to 35 guests
Alternative published price $1,200. Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM to 8 PM. Outside food, cake and non-alcoholic drinks allowed. One adult chaperone per 5 children. Full payment at booking; cancellation with 15 business days' notice refunds the cost minus $50.
Choosing a package by age
Anything I Want to Be costs $450 and is recommended for ages 6 and up. Children can take on roles such as veterinarian or scientist, with a guided tour and keepsake gift. SECRET Agent is recommended for ages 8 and up and includes a mission for the birthday child plus 14 children ages 8 to 15. Its published prices are $625 and $700; confirm the applicable rate before booking. Tot*Spot private rentals are exclusively for ages 0 to 2, with space for up to 20 toddlers.
Food and payment rules
For Simply Wonderful, Anything I Want to Be, and SECRET Agent, hosts may bring cake, ice cream, drinks, and goody bags; catering comes from Fresh Cafe. Tot*Spot does not allow outside food. Private After Hours parties allow outside food, cake, and nonalcoholic drinks. Full payment is due at booking for the other four packages. Cancellation with 15 business days' notice returns the cost minus $50.
Our take
4.5/5Children’s Museum Houston offers age-specific birthday options. Simply Wonderful starts at $400 for members or $475 for non-members, lasts two hours, and includes museum admission for up to 30 guests with a party guide. Other choices include a role-play theme for ages 6 and up, a spy mission for ages 8 and up, a toddler-only room, and private after-hours celebrations.
Daytime parties run on set weekend slots, while some packages have more limited availability. Hosts may bring cake, ice cream, drinks, and goody bags, with other food handled through the café. The range of themes and age guidance helps families choose an activity that suits their child and guest list; check cancellation terms before full payment.
Questions to ask Children's Museum Houston before booking
These eight points decide whether a party works out and what it really costs. It is easiest to go through them in one phone call.
- How many children fit per party, and when does the price go up?
- Is the room private to our group or shared with other guests?
- How long is the package, and when does the clock start?
- Is a host or activity leader included, or do the parents supervise?
- Can we bring our own cake, drinks or food?
- What costs extra: decorations, food, socks, additional adults?
- Until when can we cancel or reschedule for free?
- Is there space for gifts, coats and the parents' waiting time?
FAQ
How many adult chaperones do we need?
Simply Wonderful, Anything I Want to Be, SECRET Agent, and Private After Hours require one adult chaperone per five children.
When can we book a SECRET Agent party?
SECRET Agent parties take place on Saturdays and Sundays at noon.
Can we celebrate after the museum closes?
Private After Hours parties use the Main Kids Hall for up to 35 guests on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM to 8 PM. Published prices are $1,125 and $1,200; confirm which rate applies.
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Prices, hours and packages last checked on Oct 21, 2026. Information is provided without guarantee. Please confirm details with the venue before booking.
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