Birthday Parties at Flandrau
Come see why everyone raves about birthday parties at Flandrau. Check us out for your next birthday party for a fun and educational celebration!
Birthday parties for all ages are welcome, however, our planetarium shows and exhibits are best suited for ages 5 and up.
Enjoy an insect, dinosaur, or galaxy themed room
Visit science exhibits and explore our planet and the universe!
Enjoy a planetarium show and blast off with your group!
Our lower level features marine science exhibits.
Bring your own cake and food for your guests to enjoy. Each room has its own refrigerator
The Galaxy Room has its own elevator access
Add a science demonstration for an extra fee.
Bring your own decorations to really make your party stand out!
What your party includes:
- Party host
- Goodie bag for person celebrating their birthday
- Private party room with refrigerator and freezer available during scheduled party time
- Access to all science exhibits until closing time on the day of the party
- Advanced, preferred seating for a planetarium show for your whole group
Please note the University of Arizona has a strict no-open flame policy which prohibits use of any flames for catering and/or birthday candles.
Available Times
- Saturdays & Sundays
- 10:30AM, 12:00PM, or 1:30PM (see timeframes below)
After hours parties may be available for an additional fee. Please fill out this form to make an after hours birthday party request.
Parties at Flandrau are 3 hours in length for your guests. You will have 2 hours for guests to eat and explore exhibits and approximately 1 hour to enjoy a planetarium show. Additionally, you'll have 30 minutes to set up before your party and 30 minutes to clean up after your party.
10:30AM - 1:30PM
- 10:30AM - 12:30PM - Exhibits and food
- 12:30PM - Planetarium show
- 1:30PM - End
12:00PM - 3:00PM
- 12:00PM - 2:00PM - Exhibits and food
- 2:00PM - Planetarium show
- 3:00PM - End
1:30PM - 4:30PM
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM - Exhibits and food
- 3:30PM - Planetarium show
- 4:30PM - End
Use of the party room beyond the scheduled time must be arranged in advance.
Extended time must be within normal business hours and will incur a fee of $100/hour.
Pricing
- $375 for up to 15 guests
- Includes every person that attends the party ages 3 and older, excluding the person celebrating their birthday
- Additional guests are $22 each
- If you have more than 30 guests, please contact us at flandrau@arizona.edu
- A deposit of $100 is required to confirm your birthday party.
- Flandrau members receive 10% off their birthday party total. Not a member? Learn about the benefits of membership.
- Flandrau only accepts card transactions. No cash payments.
Available Spaces
Dino Party Room
Take a virtual tour
Bug Party Room
Take a virtual tour
Galaxy Party Room
Take a virtual tour
Optional Activity Add-Ons ($50)
Slimy Science
Get ready for a slimy experience while you make your own slime to take home.
Fizzy Eggs
Hatch an insect or a dinosaur during a fizzy chemical reaction.
Sun in a Bottle (coming soon!)
Available starting October 5th. Create your very own sun in a bottle while learning about density and convection.
