Birthday Parties

There’s no better place to host an epic birthday party than at Discovery Centre in Halifax! Book a room to share the Birthday celebration with those closest to you, explore four jam-packed floors filled with science and hands-on experiences, and add one of our custom adventures to make the day even more special. Have a brilliant birthday at Discovery Centre.

Our bookings are open now for weekends starting September 17th! Come explore the curiosities of our hands-on, minds-on science centre and have a Birthday like no other!

Discovery Centre Highlights:

Tinker with code or watch a 3D printer in action in the Michelin Innovation Lab (level 0)
Splash around and meet local species in our Murphy Ocean Gallery (level 1)
Pick a plane to pilot and learn to fly in our incredible simulators (level 2)
Meet a giant health-bot and learn about your body in the Medavie Health Gallery (level 2)
Get digging in the Dexter Construction Zone in our RBC Children’s Gallery (level 3)

Book your Party:

Bookings are now open, reserve a birthday party on Saturdays or Sundays, starting Saturday, September 17^th, from 9:30am – 11:30am or 1:30pm-3:30pm (only one time slot can be selected).

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Birthday Party Packages:

Kids enjoying birthday cake at Discovery Centre Halifax

Brilliant Birthday

2-Hour Party Room Reservation
Full-Centre Access

10 kids, 2 adults, extra guests $10 each (children or adults)
40 people max

$200 non-members
$175 members

Recommended Ages: All

Birthday Party discovering touch tank at Discovery Centre

Underwater Adventure

Add an Aquarium Animation Experience – Meet some of our local aquatic species up close and personal with Discovery Centre’s knowledgeable experts (25 minutes)
2-Hour Party Room Reservation
Full-Centre Access

10 kids, 2 adults, extra guests $10 each (children or adults)
25 people max

$250 non-members
$225 members

Recommended Ages: 4+

Star of the Show

Add a Live Star Show with a Discovery Centre Presenter – Explore the cosmos and discover our stars (25 minutes)
2-Hour Party Room Reservation
Full-Centre Access

10 kids, 2 adults, extra guests $10 each (children or adults)
40 people max

$250 non-members
$225 members

Recommended Ages: 4+

All Birthday Parties Include:

Access to explore Discovery Centre’s Galleries, with no added admission fee
2 hours in private party room from 9:30am – 11:30am or 1:30pm-3:30pm

- - Room set up with tables, chairs, dishes, decorations
  - Cutlery, plates, bowls, cups, napkins, water pitcher, cake server, and serving bowls (food and drink not included)
  - Colourful table cloths

Birthday Party Decorations including photo props (must stay in room)
Special birthday pin for birthday child
Birthday stickers for all other party goers (adults included)
Room cleaning after party ends
Discovery Centre Birthday Invitation – Download Now

Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking.