Birthdays

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.

Come explore the curiosities of our hands-on, minds-on science centre and have a Birthday like no other!

Please submit your request a minimum of 14 days prior to the requested party date. We can not accommodate same week party requests

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, 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

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Genius Lab Birthday

Stretch your imagination and mind muscles in this limited-time birthday package. Explore our exciting exhibit, “Mazes & Brain Games,” with friends, plus enjoy the science of puzzles and illusions in a dedicated party room. Availability opens May 24th, ending August 31st, 2025. 

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

$250 non-members
$225 members

Recommended ages: 4+

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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+

Discovery Centre Dome Theatre

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.

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