Kids’ Birthday Parties

• Kid-friendly and age-appropriate gallery program and art workshop
• Art materials for the workshop
• A birthday celebration in studio classroom
• An experienced art instructor for all activities
• A private pre-decorated party room for cake and presents
• Décor, cups, tablecloth, napkins and utensils
• All-day admission for all party guests

• The guest of honor and party guests
• Birthday cake and beverages (canned or bottled)

• Parties are held on Saturdays only, in 2-hour time blocks: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 2:30–4:30 p.m.
• Group sizes are limited to 12 kids (including the birthday child) plus 5 chaperones.
• Parents who are not chaperones can enjoy the café or drop off their child.
• Reservations are required with a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice.
• Party cost is $250 for non-members; $225 for members. Reservations are confirmed upon 50% deposit.
• Designed for ages 5-12, all gallery programs and art workshops are age appropriate.
• The celebration is limited to cake, beverages, and opening presents. Candles (open flame) are not permitted in the museum.
• The party will start promptly. Please ask your guests to arrive early to avoid missing part of the program. Helpful Hint: Make the start time of the party 15 minutes earlier than the start time of the program on your invitation.
• Photography is permitted without flash and for personal use only.

To ensure that each child receives high-quality, personalized art instruction, we can accommodate up to 12 kids (including the birthday child) and 5 adult chaperones.

Due to limited space in our gallery and classroom spaces, birthday parties are designed to be drop-off, but parents and caregivers are welcome to stay in the museum café until pickup time. At least one adult from the hosting family must be present at the party at all times. 5 adult chaperones are required.

All-day museum admission is included for all party guests (the children attending the party and the 5 adult chaperones).

The party lasts for 2 hours and includes:

• 10-minute welcome
• 30-minute themed gallery adventure & scavenger hunt
• 45-minute artmaking in studio
• 30 minutes for cake and presents

Reservations are confirmed upon 50% deposit. The final amount must be paid in full 5 days prior to your party.

A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from all cancellations; cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the party will result in a loss of full deposit. In the case of an emergency related to health, severe weather, or museum closure, your party can be rescheduled to a later date. Dates are subject to availability.

The birthday parties are packed full of fun activities and due to time constraints we ask that you please bring a birthday cake and beverages (canned or bottled) only, no other food.

Decorations include teal and orange tablecloths, pom garland, bunting, and a Happy Birthday banner.

Due to the nature of the museum space and for the safety of our collection, we kindly ask that you do not bring additional decorations. The following items are prohibited in the building.

Prohibited items:

• Flowers or living plants
• Alcohol
• Balloons
• Pinatas
• Glitter
• Confetti
• Silly String
• Candles
• Food outside designated areas

Birthday parties take place in our two Education Classrooms. The classrooms are equipped with moveable tables and chairs, storage cubbies, a TV monitor, small fridge and sink. Accessible bathrooms are located nearby.

The hosting family may access the studios up to 30 minutes before the event starts to drop off cake and beverages.

Museum Parking is available on Levels 3 & 4 of the automated South Core Parking Garage. Enter the garage behind the museum at 101 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The garage rate is $1/hour during regular operation. Please note: special event rates vary and may apply. You can reach the parking garage at 727-242-1225 with any questions.

Stacy Stockdale, Education Manager, Youth & Family Programs

727.892.4200 ext. 1010 or [email protected].

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