CELEBRATION / MARVEL PARTY / CABOOSE PARTY

The Caboose Pavilion is located inside the Kids Konnection Playground behind the green train car. This pavilion features four picnic tables and is $100 per two-hour rental with a current max of 30 guests. This party does not include admission to the Children's Museum. Admissions can be purchased at the time of booking on our website. Guests over the age of 12 months of age are included in the total guest count. Please see our updated Terms and Conditions below regarding food during birthday parties. In accordance with the Kids Konnection Playground current guidelines, all individuals 8 years of age and older must wear a mask inside the playground

Marvel Pavilions (Marvel 1 and Marvel 2) are located on the front lawn of the Children's Museum in between the Museum and the Kids Konnection Playground. Each pavilion features four picnic tables and each rent for $75 per two-hour rental with a current max of 30 guests per pavilion. There is no difference between the two pavilions. This party does not include admission to the Children's Museum. Admissions can be purchased at the time of booking on our website. Guests over the age of 12 months of age are included in the total guest count. Please see our updated Terms and Conditions below regarding food during birthday parties.

A Celebration Party is a private rental of the Children's Museum for 30 of your guests. Guests over the age of 12 months of age are included in the total guest count. The Children's Museum will close for general admission during this party. To book a Celebration Party, please call the Museum at 985-888-1555. In accordance with current state guidelines, all individuals 8 years of age and older must wear a mask inside the Children’s Museum and during any indoor or outdoor event.

Celebration Party activity themes to choose from include:

• Under the Sea
• Pirates
• Bugs
• Space Adventures
• Little Bears

During the winter months, we offer two options for a Celebration Party:

• Your party begins with 2 hours inside the Children's Museum with scheduled themed activities and concludes with 2 hours outside under one of our Marvel Pavilions for your guests to enjoy any individually served food items and cupcakes; a total of 4 hours for $350. Please see our updated Terms and Conditions below regarding food during birthday parties. This option's party schedule is:
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Inside the Children's Museum
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Under an outdoor Marvel Pavilion
• Your party begins with 2 hours inside the Children's Museum with scheduled themed activities and concludes with 1 additional hour in our ARTworks Gallery for your guests to enjoy any individually served food items and cupcakes; a total of 3 hours for $350. Please see our updated Terms and Conditions below regarding food during birthday parties. This option's party schedule is:
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Inside the Children's Museum - All galleries are open for guests
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - ARTworks Gallery remains open for party guests while the remaining galleries close for sanitation.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

To Book a Celebration Re-Imagined, Marvel Party, Caboose Party, or an Explore Re-imagined:

• A signed contract, the signed Terms and Conditions, and full payment MUST be received to reserve any facility.
• All parties/rentals must be paid in full at the time of booking.
• All parties/rentals must be booked at least 7 days prior to the event.
• For Tammany Trace rentals please contact 985-867-9490.
• All parties must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Cancellation Information:

• A party/rental canceled with more than a 7-day notice can be rescheduled or receive a CMST credit for the full payment. Expiration: All credits expire 1 year from the date of the canceled party.
• A party/rental canceled with less than a 7-day notice will forfeit the full payment.
• If a party/rental is required to cancel due to COVID-19, the signee will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund of their rental payment.

CMST Rules and Guidelines are provided for the safety and comfort of all our guests:

• No more than 30 guests are permitted per party/rental group.
• A list of all attending guests must be provided by the party/rental host prior to the event date for all Celebration Re-imagined parties and Explore Re-imagined rentals. Please format the list to where individual families are listed together and any children are distinguished for programming purposes.
• All attending guests of an indoor event must complete a health screening that includes a temperature check and a Health and Safety Questionnaire before entering the museum.
• In accordance with current state guidelines, all individuals 8 years of age and older must wear a mask inside the Children’s Museum and during any indoor or outdoor event.
• In accordance with the Kids Konnection Playground current guidelines, all individuals 8 years of age and older must wear a mask inside the playground.
• In accordance with the CDC, all event guests are encouraged to practice social distancing.
• All attending guests are asked to sanitize their hands before entering the facility. Hand sanitizing stations or sinks for washing and disinfecting hands will be provided during indoor events.
• No child may be dropped off to attend any party without adult supervision.
• Each child will need to attend any event with their parent/guardian/adult, that will supervise the child to ensure health and safety measures are being followed.
• Adults are responsible for their children and must accompany them at all times.
• No food or beverages allowed in the Museum. Food and beverages are permitted under the Marvel and Caboose pavilions.
• In accordance with current state guidelines, any food brought for an event must be single serving style. Examples include:
  • Juice box or individual serving juice pouch;
  • Individual cupcakes or cookies;
  • Individual serving ice cream or popsicles;
  • Individually wrapped party favors or treats;
  • No self-serve buffets.
• No grilling, cooking, use of heating devices, open flame, or alcohol is allowed inside the museum or under the Marvel and Caboose pavilions.
• No loitering, excessive running, or yelling is allowed.
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• You will have 15 minutes before your rental to set up under your designated Marvel or Caboose pavilion and 15 minutes after for clean-up.
• Abusive and obscene language is prohibited.
• Smoking is not permitted in the Museum or on park grounds.
• Weapons are not permitted in the Museum or on park grounds.
• Animals are not allowed in the Museum or on park grounds except for certified service animals.
• Restrooms are available adjacent to Kids Konnection Playground for outdoor events.
• Hosts must ensure the area is left in a responsible condition when the party is completed.

Payment Options:

• At this time, payments can be made by credit cards only.

• All parties must be paid in full at the time of booking.