Private Events + Birthday Parties
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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
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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
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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.