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Birthdays are BIG at PCM

We make birthdays easy & fun. That's why we were voted #1!

To Schedule, call 503.471.9911

Special Offer: Are you a Museum member who has thrown an awesome birthday at PCM? Want to earn a free month of membership? Refer a friend to the Museum for their birthday party! Here’s how it works:

Step 1: You refer your friends

Step 2: They mention your name when they book their party

Step 3: They throw their party

Step 4: We thank you and add a month to your membership!

  • Referring members must have an active membership valid for the entire duration between the party booking and the party date
  • Customer referrals must happen at the time of booking the party
  • Referring members will be notified of their membership extension no less than one week after their friend's party
  • Membership extensions are not transferable.

Basic Blast
This party includes a party room for 90 minutes and Museum admission for 33 guests, 15 can be children. $165. Member price: $135.

 

Party On Package
• Party room for 90 minutes
• Museum admission for 33 guests (15 children)
• Earth-friendly plates, silverware, cups for 33 people
• Do-it-yourself art activity: You & your crew can decorate and press buttons, make puppets or create crafty cards.

Note: Make reservations at least two weeks out to secure your date!

$245. Member price: $200.

Birthday Blowout Package
• Have a great adventure led by Museum staff!
• Party room for 90 minutes
• Admission for 33 guests (15 children)
• Earth-friendly plates, silverware, cups for 33 people
• Activities led by staff (see options below, allow 40 min. of party time)
• Private story time
• Note: Make reservations at least two weeks out to secure your date!

$320. Member price: $275.

After Hours Celebration
• Rent the Museum from 5:30pm-7:30pm
• Private play for up to 50 guests (25 can be children)
• Use of birthday rooms and up to three additional tables for adult seating
• Add the Clay Studio or The Garage for an additional fee

Note: Make reservations at least four weeks out secure your date!

$415. Member price: $350.

Birthday Blowout Activities

Super You!
Celebrate the Superhero in Your Child!
Activity: Make a superhero badge or mask to protect your secret identity!

Ideal for ages 4-6

Royal Party
Be a Prince, Princess, King or Queen, Knight or Dragon…or invite them all to your party!
Activity: Build a crown or create a wand to wave at your loyal subjects!
Ideal for ages 3-5

Animal Frenzy!
Let those kids party like animals! A craft project and story can be themed to farm, ocean, jungle, or pets.
Activity: Make crazy animal masks.
Ideal for age 3 and under

Little Wonder
Share in the excitement of your young child's birthday with friends and family.
Make hand prints or decorate a frame to capture the memory of this special day
Ideal for ages 1 & 2

A Few More Things to Know:

  • Catered snacks or lunch? We can help! Click on our menu.
  • Print your birthday invite!
  • Goody Bags: You only pay for the ones you use! $5 a bag.
  • One schedule change is allowed after the original booking is made. All subsequent changes will result in a $20 administrative fee.
  • Full payment is required to hold your reservation.
    • Payment is fully refundable if the party is cancelled 14 days before the event.
    • The party may be cancelled up to 24 hours before the event with a $50 cancellation fee.
    • Hosts who do not call to cancel at least 24 hours before the event or do not show up for their party will forfeit their full payment.
  • We want your group to enjoy all special events happening at the Museum the day of your party. However, please note that we cannot make special accommodations for your group. Our performances and character appearances are on a first come, first serve basis for all visitors to the Museum. For popular events such as World Sound Sundays, or Superhero Weekend, please allow up to 30 minutes in line for your party to fit in our venue areas. Your scheduler can advise on a per case basis.
  • Please do not plan on taping or nailing decorations on the birthday room walls.
  • Parking note: We share parking with the Oregon Zoo and the World Forestry Center. Parking can be busy and you will want to prepare your guests!

 

Museum Hours

Now - Sept. 6

Open Daily, 9am-5pm*

*Closed April 4 (Easter) and July 4th

*Closed at 2pm April 17

Find the Museum

We are located at:

Washington Park

4015 SW Canyon Rd.

Portland, OR 97221

503.223.6500

Fax 503.223.6600

Admission

1-54: $8

Over 55 & Military: $7

Under 1 & Members: Free

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