To request a birthday party, visit this page.
What time should my guests and I arrive?
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the schedule party. Allow time for parking, if needed.
Where do I meet the party hosts?
Please assemble your group in the Lobby and check-in at the Membership Desk. Your party hosts will meet you 5 minutes prior to your party time.
What happens with late arrivals?
Please inform us upon check-in at the Membership Desk of any guests that will be arriving late. All guests arriving late guests must check in at the Membership Desk and they should inform us that they are your birthday party guests and a team member will escort them to the party room.
How many adults are required to attend?
We require at least one adult per party. We recommend one adult per five children.
Do we receive a guided tour?
All visits are self-guided. You will have the opportunity to explore Science World at your leisure after the party. An earlier arrival time to explore Science World is available upon request for parties booked in the 3:00pm timeslot.
What meal is included?
Your party includes a meal from Triple O’s for all guests with a side and beverage. Please refer to the meal order form for full details including menu option. Please be sure to include any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Fill out your meal order form here.
Can I bring my own decorations?
Your private party room is pre-set with decorations. Due to time constraints and out of respect for other clients which may have a birthday party booking before and/or after yours, we do not permit additional decorations.
Is my deposit refundable?
The $100 deposit is refundable if you choose to cancel at least 14 calendar days before the booked party.
Can I use a friend or other family member’s membership to receive the member’s rate?
Membership and its privileges are non-transferable. If you are purchasing a membership before your party date, please notify us and we would be happy to adjust your booking to the member’s rates. For more information about memberships, please visit scienceworld.ca/membership for more information.
Can I bring adults in place of some of the children in the base birthday party package?
Our base birthday party package includes a total of 12 attendees, a maximum of 10 children and a maximum of 2 adults. Extra guests beyond the maximums of the base package can be added for $24 + GST ($22 + GST if you are a Science World Member) to a maximum capacity of 20-30 guests (children and adults) depending on the party room.
How does parking work?
For information on parking at Science World, please visit scienceworld.ca/visit-us/getting-here. Paid parking is available for guests in the North and South Parking Lots covering 175 stalls on a first come, first served basis. Parking can be paid for at the parking meters (3 outside and one in the entry lobby), at the Admissions Counter or on the HangTag app. Your license plate information is required.
Can I book a birthday party with more than 30 guests?
For the safety and comfort of all birthday party guests, the largest group size that can be accommodated in the private party room is 30 guests. For groups larger than 30 guests, please consider a Facility Rental. For information on Facility Rentals, please visit scienceworld.ca/rentus.
Do you have a birthday party package available for a child turning 2 or younger?
At this time, we are only offering our Science Surprises Birthday Party Package geared towards children turning ages 3-12.
What can we expect to experience during the 20-30-minute Science Surprises demonstration?
Experience one of Science World’s spectacular live science shows in a private performance for you and your guests. The birthday child can be the star of the show in this 20–30-minute interactive presentation featuring some of our most popular demonstrations exploring electricity, air pressure, moving objects, and more!
How do I use the $10 Science Store voucher?
Your birthday party host will provide the voucher for $10 to be redeemed at the Science Store. This voucher:
- Expires 1 month from issue date.
- It has no cash value.
- Is not transferrable, non-replaceable.
- Not valid online at shop.scienceworld.ca
- Only valid for merchandise in the Science Store (not general admissions, events, Snack Lab concession or memberships).