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Make your next birthday a little more creative! Celebrate at The NIC with an art-filled experience where kids can make, explore, and have fun together. Choose from several party options and art projects to find a celebration that fits your birthday crew.
Choose Your Party
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Birthday Party
Ages 4–12
Make art part of the celebration! This two-hour party includes an art project led by a NIC Discovery Center instructor, use of the Discovery Center party room, and hands-on art activities and experiences.
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Party pricing
Number of Children
Up to 10 children
Up to 20 children​
Birthday Bash
Ages 2–5
Perfect for younger children, Birthday Bash gives your group two hours in the Discovery Center party room to celebrate together. The reservation includes cleanup time and use of the Discovery Center party room.
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NIC Members
$120
$150
Not-Yet-Members
$145
$175
Party pricing
Number of Children
Up to 10 children
Up to 20 children​
NIC Members
$175
$225
Not-Yet-Members
$245
$295
​​Birthday Party / An Night Out
Ages 18+
Celebrate with a creative night out at The NIC. This option includes two hours in the Discovery Center party room, a tour of the galleries, and an art project customized with an instructor to fit your interests. Project options and materials are determined based on your request.
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Party pricing: $150 per person for NIC members | $200 per person for nonmembers.
A minimum of five participants is required to book this option. Additional participants are $15 per person, according to the party information sheet.
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Choose an Art Project
Add an art activity that fits your group's interests. Project options include:
Messy Art
Explore basic art concepts while making spontaneous art. Options include Splash and Splatter (ages 4+, summer project only) and Pour Art (ages 4+).
Clay Fun
Use your imagination to create a mischievous monster or playful animal through silly sculpting (ages 4+).
Shrinky Dinks
Make a one-of-a-kind Shrinky Dink necklace or key chain (ages 4+).
Princess Party
Spend an afternoon with a real princess, create a princess lantern, and try beauty potions (ages 5+).
Unicorn Party
Explore unicorn-inspired art and jewelry, including polymer clay pendants and necklaces (ages 9+).
Magic Art Projects
Mix art with a little magic. Project options include Magic Wand and Magic Potion (ages 4+), Spell Book and Magic Potion (ages 6+), and Clay Fairy or Gnome House (ages 7+).
Additional project options may be available. Ask about current offerings when making your reservation.
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Reservations & Payment
Please make birthday party reservations at least three weeks in advance.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your party date. The remaining balance must be paid by the day before the party.
Please dress children for messier art projects.
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Cancellation Policy
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Fees are nonrefundable for cancellations made less than five business days before the party date.
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A $20 administrative fee will be deducted from all cancellations.
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Ready to Plan Your Party?
Contact the NIC Curator of Education, Rachel, to ask about availability, project options, and reservations.
Phone: 307-235-5247
Email: rachel@thenic.org