It's Party Time at CMSC!
Birthdays at the Children's Museum!
What better place to celebrate a child’s birthday than in an environment that encourages children to Touch, Explore and Play!
A Birthday Party at the Children’s Museum of South Carolina includes:
- Free admission to the museum for party guests
- Exclusive 1 hour use of the Discovery Classroom
- Access to a Refrigerator and Freezer
- A free pass for each child that attends (over the age of 2)
- Tables will be covered with a colored vinyl table covering (white, blue, yellow or pink) upon request
Family Responsibilities for a successful and fun party:
- Parents of the birthday child should arrive 15 minutes prior to the party to greet guest. You have the party room for a limited period of time. Please be sure to follow the timeline for your party to ensure that others can use the room as scheduled.
- Guests may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to the party.
- Adult chaperones should provide assistance and guidance in the museum. All party guests are expected to follow our museum rules of conduct in order to ensure a safe and fun time for everyone!
- Feel free to bring decorations and /or balloons for the Discovery Classroom.
- Feel free to bring food and drinks for the party. All food and drinks must remain in the Discovery Classroom.
- You may clean up after the party or you may choose to pay the museum to clean up after the party.
- Passport Cards or Free Passes are not valid for guest admissions.
Please be sure to book your birthday party as soon as possible. The Children's Museum of South Carolina is a popular place for parties. Parties are booked on a first come basis. If possible please book at least three weeks in advance to allow for proper staff scheduling.
Let CMSC do the planning for you! We can provide the balloons, cake, snacks, and so much more! *** Request a copy of Birthday Party Add-On Options at EFogleman@cmsckids.org
*There is an additional fee for double-booking birthday parties. Please inquire when booking your birthday party.
*In order to receive a birthday party discount with a reciprocal membership, the reciprocal membership must be purchased at the Children’s Museum of South Carolina.
Party Times and Reservations
A $75.00 deposit is required to hold the date and time of your party and is NON-REFUNDABLE upon cancellation. Full payment is due one-week prior to party.
CALL 843-946-9469 DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.
Morning Party
10:00-12:00
10:00-11:00 Museum Exploration
10:45-11:00 Party Set up
11:00-12:00 Use of Discovery Classroom and Cleanup
Afternoon Party
12:30-2:30
12:30-1:30 Museum Exploration
1:15-1:30 Party Set up
1:30-2:30 Use of Discovery Classroom and Cleanup
Party Fees
Option I - for 1-25 Party Guests (Children and/or Adults)
Passport Members: $150.00
Non-members: $200.00
Option II - for 26-45 Party Guests (Children and/or Adults)
Passport Members: $175.00
Non-members: $225.00
* Please note- Because of CMSC staffing requirements, Option 2 fees cannot be reduced for lower birthday party attendance.
Option III - Rent the Entire Museum*
The entire museum may be rented for an exclusive party.
Unlimited number of guests within fire code limits may be invited.
Half Day Rental (9:00-12:00) or (12:00-3:00) Cost: $400.00
All Day Rental (9:00-3:00) $700.00
Please call CMSC @ 843.946.9469 to inquire about facility rental rates
* Must be booked at least one month in advance.
Membership Passport Information
Passports receive the following benefits:
- Advance notification of special events
- Bimonthly E-newsletter highlighting museum events
- 10% discount on museum gift shop purchases over $5.00
- Special passport holder activities/events
- Discount prices on workshop fees
- Advance registration for programs and events
- Discounted birthday party packages**
- Passport benefits do not apply to Saturday and Summer Fun Passports.
**In order to receive a birthday party discount on a reciprocal membership, the reciprocal membership must be purchased at the Children’s Museum of South Carolina.
MEMBERSHIP PASSPORTS CANNOT BE USED FOR ADMISSION WITH FIELD TRIP GROUPS OR BIRTHDAY PARTIES.
CARDHOLDER MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF ADMISSION WITH CARD AND VALID IDENTIFICATION
CMSC Passport Information
Passports are good for one year from the date of purchase (excludes Summer Fun Passports).
MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
Family Passport $85.00 - Passport Membership Application.
- Unlimited entrance for parents and all children within the same household
- $3.00 off admission for additional persons
- Discounted Birthday Party packages
- Four (4) one-time use passes to share with family and friends
Family Plus Passport $120.00 - Passport Membership Application.
CMSC is a member of the ACM’s (Association of Children’s Museum) Reciprocal Membership Program. If your membership card has a valid expiration date and has the appropriate ACM Reciprocal sticker/logo then it will be honored at CMSC. You will be required to show your membership card and driver’s license prior to admission. CMSC allows a maximum of 4 visitors per visit when using an ACM Reciprocal Membership Card.
- Unlimited entrance for parents and all children within the same household
- $3.00 off admission for additional persons
- Discounted Birthday Party packages
- Six (6) one-time use passes to share with family and friends
This passport gives you free reciprocal admission to all children’s museums across the country and world that are a member of the Association of Children’s Museum Reciprocal Membership Program.
Caregiver Passport $25.00 - Caregiver Application
Add a nanny or grandparent to bring your children to CMSC!
Saturday Passport $55.00 - Passport Membership Application.
- Unlimited visitation on Saturdays for parents and all children within the same household
- $3.00 off admission for additional persons
Summer Fun Passport $55.00 - Passport Membership Application.
- Unlimited visits for parents and all children within the same household from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Corporate Rates
- Individual Single-Use Pass $30.00
- Good for 5 admissions to CMSC
- Valid for 3 months from date of purchase
Corporate Passports
- 2-5 Family Passports $75.00 each
- 6-10 Family Passports $65.00 each
- Valid for one year from the date of purchase
Click here to download the Passport Membership Application. Bring the application and your payment to the Children’s Museum of South Carolina or you can mail it to: Children’s Museum of South Carolina, Attn: Memberships, 2501 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Museum Rental
Want to rent the entire museum for a special party or function? The entire museum may be rented for an exclusive party. Unlimited number of guests within fire code limits may be invited.
Half Day Rental (9:00-12:00) or (12:00-3:00) : $400.00
All Day Rental (9:00-3:00) : $700.00
Please call the museum at 843.946.9469 to inquire about facility rental details*.
Must be booked at least one month in advance due to staffing requirements. A deposit will be required at the time of booking in order to hold the requested date. See Business Advantage Sales Form for amount. Balance is due two weeks prior to event. Cancellations must be made at least 72hrs. prior to the event in order to receive a partial refund (50%). Cancellations after this time will not receive a refund.
Give the Gift of Membership Passports!
Membership Passports to the Children’s Museum of South Carolina make great gifts for anyone who enjoys interactive play and learning! Give the gift of a membership passport today! We’ll send a passport application to the new passport holder along with their passport, museum brochure, and current newsletter.
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