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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 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 or Dominos Pizza 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.
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.
What does it mean by a "maximum of 6 adults"?
The base birthday party package includes 12 attendees. For parties that have fewer children, we allow up to 6 adults and 6 children in total. If your party has more adults than children (e.g. 7 adults and 5 children) there will be an additional guest fee for any additional adults beyond the six that are covered in the base rate.
If we have over 12 guests, could those who hove a valid Science World Membership attend the party without paying the fee for additional guests?
Science World birthday parties are considered private functions, which aren’t covered by Memberships. Additional guests beyond the 12 people included in the base package will be charged the additional guest fee. If the birthday party organizer is a Member, they will receive the reduced Members rate for the basic party package and all additional guests.
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 via credit card 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 Birthday Party Packages geared towards children turning ages 3-12.
What can we expect to experience during the 30-minute science 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 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).