Birthday Parties

G.WIZ and children are the perfect combination. When you combine fun with learning, you have the perfect formula for the best birthday ever!  Celebrate your child’s birthday at G.WIZ- The Science Museum and make it the most memorable day of your child's life!

Party Information Availability Cost Party Themes

Items to Bring Accents from the Gift Shop Book Your Party FAQ

Parties Include

2 hour rental of a private birthday room for up to 30 guests (includes the host family and all adults and children attending the party) Full access to over 85 interactive, exciting exhibits and the live animals in our habitat* An interactive program with different themes to choose from Personalized party placemats Balloons for every confirmed child  Tablecloths Cups, plates, utensils, and napkins Party invitations and thank you notes G.WIZ gift for the birthday child A G.WIZ Staff member to assist you

Birthday Party Availability

Saturday: G.WIZ Hours: 10-5pm 11:30 - 1:30 2:30 - 4:30 Sunday: G.WIZ Hours: 12-5pm 1:00 - 3:00 2:00 - 4:00

Cost

$250 - Members $325 - Non-Members ( A one year family membership included) Have more than 30 people attending your party? Each additional adult and child will be an additional $6 charge. Each additional hour is only $50. For safety and security we require adult chaperones for children in the museum. For ages 1-4, one adult is required for every 5 children. For ages 5-18, one adult is required for every 10 children.

 

Exciting Party Themes

Make your child’s party unique and interactive! Choose from the following Interactive Programs: Nuclear Party We have all heard of nuclear radiation from the sun but who has every really seen it?  This is a chance to really see nuclear radiation as it occurs in real time using nothing but your naked eye.  Then explore the world of subatomic particles by making your very own atom.  Quantum physics is not just for the nerds. Ages 5+                                    $6 per kid The Incredible Hulk An add on to the Nuclear Party, we explore radiation and allow you to see real radioactive particles with no lead apron required.  Then we make our own green hulk slime and everyone gets to keep their own piece. Ages 5+                                    $7 per kid Chem-Is-Try The wonderful world of chemistry is not all about memorizing formulas and balancing equations.  We will actually cause some controlled chemical reactions right here in our “birthday laboratory.”  We will erupt volcanoes, make elephant toothpaste, and then make our own ice cream using chemical reactions that are very exciting to watch and more exciting to make happen. k-8                              $6 per kid Critter Safari Explore the wild side of G Wiz but first you must personalize your safari helmet and observe the native animals from a distance before you come in for a closer look. Ages 5+                                    $7 per kid Toy Science The G Wiz toy shop is up and running and we need help.  We will be making play dough, and slime!  Everyone gets to take home their own toys they made in the toy shop. Ages 5-10                                $6 per kid Rocket Science This is Rocket Science.  We will be experimenting with rockets and will launch a real miniature rocket and everyone will make their own air powered stomp rocket.  There will also be a demonstration on the importance of nozzles when dealing with rocket thrust. Ages 7+                                    $6 per kid Wizard School Come learn the science of wizardry make colored candy wands, shrinky dinks, and learn some really neat magic.  No muggles allowed. Ages 10+                                  $7 per kid Sparkle Science Today’s makeup contains some very interesting and strange ingredients.  Why not make your own lip gloss in a way that is safe and tastes good with common ingredients that you can pronounce.  You will also need some sugar body scrub and body glitter to go along with that.  No problem we will make that too. Ages 5+                                    $7 per kid

Items to Bring

Birthday cake Ice and drinks Snacks Food (Have it delivered to: G.WIZ - 1001 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, 34236) Domino's - 941.351.2563 Hungry Howie's - 941.351.8656 Papa John's - 941.952.9966 Patellini's - 941.957.6433 Ricco's - 941.358.9958

Party Accents from the G.WIZ Gift Shop

Gift Registry Gift Certificates Customized favor bags Gift Shop staff will happily assist you with many more ideas! For more information call the Gift Shop at 941.309.4949 ext.112

Book Your Party

Call Cathy at 941.309.4949 ext. 109, Monday - Friday, 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. We accept MC, VISA, American Express, and Discover FAQ Do you look after the children? No, we do not supervise the children in each party. Our Birthday coordinator will meet your party, process your tickets and guide you to each activity you have booked. Can I have candles on the cake? Yes If more or less children/adults turn up, can I add them to the booking or have a refund on the day? We will try to accommodate any extra requirements as long as we have availability, however refunds for guests who do not attend can only be given if their places are cancelled at least 48 hours in advance of your visit. To add guests to your party just talk to your Birthday coordinator when you meet on the day. Can I also visit other galleries or attend workshops/events in the Museum? You can visit other areas of the Museum as long as they are open to the public - in fact we recommend visiting other areas to make the most of your day. I am driving some or all of the group to the party; do you provide a parking space for my vehicle as part of the arrangements? Yes, we have a private parking at the museum which is free of charge.

 

* Birthday parties do not include admission to special touring exhibits that require separate admission.