Birthday Party @ the Montshire

We have Birthday Parties down to a Science!

When:

Saturdays and Sundays

• 10:30-12:30
  
• 1:30-3:30

Exact dates subject to availability. Available inventory is limited to two months at a time. *We will not be offering birthday parties June 15th - August 10th 2025*

Cost:

MONTSHIRE MEMBERS: $335 

NON-MEMBERS: $375

EXTRA TICKETS: $15 (preordered); $17 (day of party)

The reservation includes tickets for 25 people. Everyone needs a ticket to attend the party: birthday person, mother of the birthday person, best friend of the birthday person, children, adults, members and nonmembers (birthday party admission is not a benefit of membership). The only exception are children under 2--they do not need a ticket, bring as many as you like. Five additional admissions may be purchased for a maximum of 30 total party people. We require one adult for every seven children at the party, and adults who drop off young party guests are welcome to join the party 15 minutes prior to the conclusion without needing a ticket.

Not a member yet?  Click HERE to join and receive a discount on your party!   

Each Party Package Includes: 

• 2 hours of access to a private room
• 30 minutes to set up and clean up
• Special gift from the Montshire for birthday celebrant
• Round tables with 25 chairs (if extra tickets are purchased more chairs will be provided)
• 2-8’ rectangle tables
• All day admission to the museum and grounds for 25 people (children under 2 are always free)
• Table and chair setup
  

Renter will provide:

• Tableware (eating and serving utensils, cups, napkins, plates, etc.)
• Gifts, if desired
• Table top decorations
• Games or activities
• Food and drink
• Cake or other special birthday treat
• Simple snack foods such as packaged Pirate’s Booty, Goldfish, fruit, cheese and crackers, veggie and dip tray.  No full meals or potluck are allowed
• Beverages such as juice, chocolate milk, and non alcoholic seltzer 

Safety restrictions:

• No candles or open flames
• Food and beverages are limited to the Community Room.  Only bottled water is allowed in the galleries.
• No hot beverages, CrockPots or other appliances
• No helium balloons, piñatas, bounce houses, glitter, or confetti
• No smoking, no alcoholic beverages
• The hiring of any outside vendors (e.g. entertainers, food delivery or catering) is not permitted 
• Decorations must be freestanding. 
• Membership is not valid for party entry; party tickets are not transferable

Agreement:

After we receive your order, we will follow up with a party agreement for you to review, sign and return. The booking is not final until the signed agreement has been received. Failure to return the agreement in a timely manner may result in party cancellation with no refund.

Rescheduling/Cancellation:

We are holding this party slot for you. If the party is canceled with more than two weeks notice, your payment will refunded, minus a $40 processing fee. There will be no refund for cancellations within 14 days of the scheduled party, but the party can be rescheduled for no additional fee.  If the event is canceled by the Montshire and is unable to be rescheduled, a full refund will be issued.

Cleaning/Damages fee:

If there is a mess or damage beyond normal wear and tear (e.g. damage to the walls, large spills on the carpet, confetti, etc.), a cleaning fee of $100/hour, or the actual cleaning/replacement cost, will be charged to the Renter.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION!

Reservations must be made at least one week in advance and are taken up to 3 months in advance. 

1. Click desired date.

2. Click desired time, and enter alternate date/time for waitlists

3. Enter contact information.

4. Add any additional guests (up to 5 extra admissions are permitted).

5. Agree to party terms.

6. Submit payment.

7. Get ready to party at the Montshire!

For any additional questions, please email mary.gaetz@montshire.org or call 802-649-2200 ext. 226.