Children’s Birthday Parties

Are you looking for a children’s birthday party venue? Look no further than the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay! With two onsite options, children and their friends and family members are sure to enjoy celebrating at the Museum. Celebrate next to a vintage Ahnapee & Western caboose in the Lenfestey Center’s Caboose Party Area, or for a private space rent our Children’s Discovery Depot.

Included with party packages

• Use of the party space for 3 hours, with an additional 1 hour of setup time
• 30-minute, child-friendly movie in our Theater (movie choices: Big Boy, Thomas the Train, Pixie Hollow Games)
• 25-minute train ride (available daily May-September and weekends in October)
• Museum admission for 10 guests, which includes access to all exhibits (5 additional guests are included for free when the event is scheduled for November through April)
• Personalized quarter-sheet cake with chosen image and wording, picked up by a Museum staff member
• Table covers, centerpieces, train tables and coloring activities
• Personal “Happy Birthday” sign
• Pin the Engineer on the Engine game
• Complimentary invitations
• Photo props
• Staff member to provide assistance, notification of food delivery, and escort of guests to activities, such as movie and/or train ride
• Outdoor directional signage (when necessary)
• Setup and takedown of chairs, tables, and provided activities

Birthday Party Locations & Pricing

The Children’s Discovery Depot has a total capacity of 30 people. Larger groups are required to utilize the Caboose Area of the Lenfestey Center

Children’s Depot:

• $300 for 15-20 people (Museum Member Price: $275)
• $325 for 20-25 people (Museum Member Price: $300)
• $350 for 25-30 people (Museum Member Price: $325)

Caboose Area of the Lenfestey Center:

• $275 for 15-20 people (Museum Member Price: $250)
• $300 for 20-25 people (Museum Member Price: $275)
• $325 for 25-30 people (Museum Member Price: $300)
• $350 for 30-35 people (Museum Member Price: $325)
• $375 for 35-40 people (Museum Member Price: $350)
• $400 for 40-45 people (Museum Member Price: $375)

Free Add-on options:

Free add-ons are available upon request

• Birthday Party Invitations
• “Pin the Engineer on the Engine” Magnetic Game
• Photobooth Props

Games & Activities:

Game activities are rented for the entire 3-hour event time

• Temporary Tattoos: $30.00- 30 Minutes of Tattoo Application by a Museum staff member
• Bean Bag Toss Game: $20.00
• Inflatable Bowling Game: $25.00
• Basketball Toss Game: $30.00

Goody bag options

We offer three goody bag options for your child’s special day with a variety of inclusions!

• Option A: $8 – Includes engineer hat, train whistle and train lollipop.
• Option B: $10 – Includes all of Option A + Assorted Candies
• Option C: $12 – Includes all of Option B + Bubble Blower/Small Toy

Ask us about party themes! If you have a theme in mind for your child’s birthday party celebration, let us know and we can help bring your dream party to life!

Exceptions

Birthday party bookings are not available during the Polar Express Train Ride at the National Railroad Museum.

2024 Polar Express dates (when bookings are not available) are November 22 through December 15, 2024.

2025 Polar Express dates (when bookings are not available) are November 21 through December 14, 2024.