Private Events + Birthday Parties
The Museum is a unique, memorable venue and an adaptable setting for a range of private events including receptions, presentations, meetings, and small dinners.
Capacity for receptions is up to 150 people, depending on the type and layout of the event.
Private Events
To learn more about events at the Museum including possibilities for types of events, rental fees, and availability, please email Sam Ankerson at sankerson@shellmuseum.org.
Children's Birthday Parties
Looking for a fun and educational birthday party experience for your child's next birthday party?
Explore our Living Gallery with one of our Marine Biologists, and then head upstairs to a private space for shell crafting.
Offered Saturday or Sunday,
10:30am-12:30pm or 1:30-3:30pm
Standard Package: $350 ($315 for Members)
Includes: Up to 10 Children and 4 adults, 1.5-hour experience with Marine Biologist, 3 large pizzas, 2 2-liters of soda (deduct $50 if bring in own food/beverages)
Premium Package: $500 ($450 for Members)
Includes: Up to 20 Children and 4 adults, 1.5-hour experience with Marine Biologist, 6 large pizzas, 5 2-liters of soda (deduct $100 if bring in own food/beverages)
Additional Adults: $17 each
Additional Children: $10 each
(maximum group size 25)
Additional pizzas and 2-liters available for an additional charge.
For more information, please contact Kelsey Hausmann at khausmann@shellmuseum.org.