Museums
$20median per child
33 published prices · United States
$0$30
Middle half: $14–$22.95 per child
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Museums
A birthday at The Science Center in Carbondale combines museum access with a science or art activity led by staff. Your group gets a private party room for two hours, plus museum admission for the whole day. The package covers up to 20 children and costs $120 for members or $150 for nonmembers. Each additional child costs $6. Call to arrange the party; a $50 deposit reserves the date and counts toward the package total.
- Price
- From $120 for 20 kids
How does the price compare?
Museums: price range from published packages.
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This venue: From $120 for 20 kids
The dot shows $6 per child, worked out from the party price and the number of kids it includes.
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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
- 1237 East Main Street Suite 1048, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Phone
- 618-529-5431
Party packages
Member Birthday Party$120 for 20 kids
Two-hour private party room, all-day museum admission for party guests, freezer and refrigerator, and one staff-led activity.
$50 non-refundable deposit applied to the package total; additional program $35; more than 20 children adds $6 per child.
Non-member Birthday Party$150 for 20 kids
Two-hour private party room, all-day museum admission for party guests, freezer and refrigerator, and one staff-led activity.
$50 non-refundable deposit applied to the package total; additional program $35; more than 20 children adds $6 per child.
What the package includes
Both membership rates include the private room, museum admission and one activity led by staff. You also have access to a refrigerator and freezer. An additional program costs $35.
Questions to ask The Science Center 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
Is the deposit an extra charge?
The $50 deposit is nonrefundable and is applied toward your package total on the party day.
Does museum admission end when the room booking ends?
The private room is available for two hours, while museum admission for you and your guests lasts all day.
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Prices, hours and packages last checked on Oct 27, 2026. Information is provided without guarantee. Please confirm details with the venue before booking.
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