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Birthday Party Packages for Kids 4 to 11

Make your child's birthday party a sensational adventure in science!

The Franklin Institute's Party Packages are available for children ages 4 to 11. Party Packages can be customized to your child's interests by choosing one of our Science Interest Parties or a Specially Themed Party designed to complement one of our special traveling exhibitions.

Through September 7, 2009 - Celebrate your birthday with one of the most famous scientists of all time! Your group can be one of the first visitors in the nation to see one of the two remaining Galileo telescopes. Also exhibited will be other instruments belonging to Galileo, as well as paintings, prints, and manuscripts from the priceless Medici collection. Plus you get the full party package and a chance to make your very own glow-in-the-dark constellation map! Visit www.fi.edu/Galileo for exhibit information.

All Party Packages include: General admission (excludes specially-ticketed exhibits) Exclusive party room for 1 hour A film at the Tuttleman IMAX® or Franklin (3D) theater or, 1 Fels Planetarium show with a special welcome. Your personal party host A make-and-take science activity for each child. A scientific gift for the birthday child. Party Invitations. 2 parking vouchers good for 4 hours each in our garage. Tablecloths for tables in party room

Theater Shows
Check current shows and show times for the Tuttleman IMAX^®, Franklin Theater, and the Fels Planetarium.

Make & Take Science Activity
In the party room, children will take part in a science activity in which they will create a scientific souvenir to take home! We supply all materials. Please check our website for a description of the available activities.

Food
The party package does NOT include food, but you may bring your own food and cake into the party room. Food may also be pre-ordered from our in-house caterer or local pizza shop. Menus available.

Arrival
You will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to the official party start time. Please keep this in mind when selecting the start time for your party.

Registration
By mail/FAX: Complete the registration form and mail/fax with your non-refundable 25% deposit.

2009 prices effective 01/10/09.