Private Programs

Birthday Party Rentals Under the Tent

at 33 Washington Street

Join us for a memorable birthday filled with exploration and creativity!

The MMA is excited to offer birthday parties under the tent for children turning 4 or older. When you book a birthday party at the Maria Mitchell Association, you can expect a fun-filled experience full of scientific exploration and discovery. Facilitated programming, guided science experiments, animal touch tanks and more!

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MMA Classroom under the Tent at 33 Washington Street



Offered in 2 hour blocks at your convenience throughout the summer




For children ages 4-12. We require the birthday child to be turning 4 or older.

Maximum of 20 children, maximum 4 adults. We ask there be at least 3 Adults at every party.

Members: Receive 20% disount

Non-Members: $1,200

  • Suggested Timeline of Activities

    Pre-Party: You may arrive up to 30 minutes prior to start time for set up


    Party:

    • 20 minutes Welcome and Wander
    • 20 minutes Meet the Animals - a close-up encounter with our turtles, fish, and frogs
    • 20 minutes Story Time based on themed selection below
    • 30 minutes Craft Time based on themed selection below
    • 30 minutes Cake and Celebrate!

    Post-Party: Clean up

  • The MMA Provides

    • Natural Science Museum Space 
    • Tables and chairs
    • Outdoor courtyard and picnic tables
    • A skilled naturalist to provide a fun and educational experience
    • Animals and craft supplies for all MMA led activities
    • Trash bags and trash removal
    • Cleaning supplies and help with clean up

  • You Provide

    • Party set-up and clean-up
    • Primary supervision of children
    • Decorations (all must come down – no balloons please)
    • Table cloths
    • Cake
    • Paper goods and utensils
    • All refreshments
    • Party favors* 

    *You are welcome to to have food delivered at your own expense

Nature Story and Craft Theme

Please select Land, Sky, or Sea for your birthday party story time and craft:

LAND

Book:

The Turtle and the Moon by Charles Turner


Craft:

Popsicle Stick Yarn Turtles

SEA

Book:

In One Tide Pool: Crabs, Snails, and Salty Trails by Anthony D. Fredericks


Craft:

Make Your Own Sea Anemone

SKY

Book:

What Miss Mitchell Saw by Hayley Barrett


Craft:

Comet on a Stick

How to Book Your Party:


Please call or email our offices at:


info@mariamitchell.org
508.228.9198


Please provide the following information in your message:


Name and age of child
Preferred date and time for party
Book/ Craft Choice
Your contact information


Refund Policy:


Full payment must be received to book your party. We will not hold spaces.
Full refunds will be provided if you cancel at least 14 days in advance.
No refunds will be issued if cancellations are made less than 14 days in advance.