Kids parties at
Parties typically sell out 6-10 weeks in advance. To secure the day and time for your party, start by selecting your local museum.
Melbourne’s BEST NEW CHILDREN’S Party Venue
Private Rooms ✔
Dedicated Hosts ✔
Invitations & RSVPs ✔
Balloons & Lollybags ✔
Chef Prepared Catering ✔
And much much more…
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LET’S COMPARE
Whether you’re looking for a rock star event, a fully- hosted afternoon (with a glass of wine for the grown ups), or a more casual affair, we’ve got the perfect party for you. The table below will help you compare the options. To see pricing, select your local museum:
| Casual Party A DIY Celebration | Fully Hosted The Most Popular Choice | Full Takeover For BIG Parties |
|---|---|---|
| A more relaxed party, without the accoutrements | Our most popular party type (and for good reason!) | Have the ENTIRE Museum all to yourselves! |
Party Host Included? | ||
| No | Yes | Yes |
Cost per child | ||
| Select museum to see pricing | Select museum to see pricing | Select museum to see pricing |
Children's Party Food Included? | ||
| No | Yes | Yes |
Tickets for birthday child's parents? | ||
| 2 included | 2 included | 2 included |
Tickets for parents of invited children? | ||
| 0 included | 1 Per Invited Child | 1 Per Invited Child (unlimited if 50+ children) |
A Private Space? | ||
| Party Room 1.5 Hours | Party Room 1.5 Hours | Full Museum 2.5 Hours |
CAN WE STAY FOR LONGER? | ||
| Yes, 30-mins | Yes, 30-mins | Yes, Upon Request |
CAN WE ORDER MOPA CUPCAKES? | ||
| Yes, Cupcakes are $5 Each | Yes, Cupcakes are $5 Each | Yes, Cupcakes are $5 Each |
CAN I BRING MY OWN CAKE? | ||
| Yes (must be nut free). No individually portioned desserts, please. | Yes (must be nut free). No individually portioned desserts, please. | Yes (must be nut free). No individually portioned desserts, please. |
Invitations Provided? | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
ADULT PLATTERS AVAILABLE? | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
COFFEE/ALCOHOL TAB AVAILABLE? | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
BALOONS INCLUDED? | ||
| No | Yes, a gorgeous 'age specific' balloon arrangement! | Yes, a gorgeous 'age specific' balloon arrangement! |
LOLLY BAGS INCLUDED? | ||
| No | Yes | Yes |
MUSEUM PERSONALISATION? | ||
| Yes, Personalised Party Room Screens | Yes, Personalised Party Room Screens | Yes, Personalised Screens EVERYWHERE! |
Party at your local museum
Each MoPA location is wonderfully unique, and this is reflected in the incredible kids parties we run at each venue. Select your local museum below for all the details (including pricing info), and to secure your preferred date:
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