Museums
$377.50median per party
6 published prices · California
$0$550
Middle half: $363.75–$421.25 per party
Museums
Birthday score4/5
How we rateCRR Discovery Museum in Santa Maria has daytime birthday parties and parties after closing. The two hour packages include reserved space, pizza and juice or water, with staff handling setup and cleanup. For up to 15 children and 15 adults, daytime parties cost $475, or $375 for members. Larger packages accommodate up to 30 children and 30 adults. Payment is due in full seven days ahead.
- Price
- From $475 per party
How does the price compare?
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This venue: From $475 per party
The dot shows $475 per party.
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Compares published party package prices. Group size, length and what is included can differ; a cheaper package is not always cheaper per child. Prices in the directory are not live offers. The venue's current price applies.
- Address
- 705 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Phone
- (805) 928-8414
Party packages
Daytime party, up to 15 children$475 per party
Reserved space, pizza, juice or water, setup and cleanup.
Member price $375. Up to 15 adults. Museum remains open to the public. Pay in full seven days ahead.
Daytime party, up to 30 children$725 per party
Reserved space, pizza, juice or water, setup and cleanup.
Member price $625. Up to 30 adults. Museum remains open to the public. Pay in full seven days ahead.
After-hours party, up to 15 children$575 per party
Reserved space, pizza, juice or water, setup and cleanup.
Member price $475. Up to 15 adults. Pay in full seven days ahead.
After-hours party, up to 30 children$825 per party
Reserved space, pizza, juice or water, setup and cleanup.
Member price $725. Up to 30 adults. Pay in full seven days ahead.
Private whole-museum buyout$1,500 per party
Member price $1,400. Up to 40 adults. Pay in full seven days ahead.
Package prices
A daytime party for up to 30 children and 30 adults costs $725, or $625 for members. Parties after closing cost $575 for up to 15 children and 15 adults, or $825 for up to 30 children and 30 adults. Member rates are $475 and $725 respectively.
Our take
4/5CRR Discovery Museum is a strong option for parents who want food and practical preparation handled within the birthday booking. The two-hour packages include reserved space, pizza, juice or water, setup and cleanup. Separate tiers accommodate up to 15 children with 15 adults or 30 children with 30 adults, which helps when parents stay.
The daytime museum remains open to the public, so a reserved party space does not mean exclusive museum use. After-hours packages cost more, and a whole-museum buyout is a separate option. Compare those formats against your privacy needs and pay in full seven days ahead.
Questions to ask CRR Discovery Museum 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
Will other visitors be at the museum during a daytime party?
Yes. The museum remains open to the public during daytime parties.
Can we rent the entire museum?
A private museum buyout costs $1,500, or $1,400 for members, for up to 30 children and 40 adults.
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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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