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rent the museum

Celebrate your special occasion at the museum and choose from three rental options to fit your budget and make this party just what you hope it will be.

Before booking, please pay close attention to the number of guest for each party package. These limits are in place due to staffing and museum attendance, and will be enforced. 

general party guidelines 
 
  • ​Children must be supervised in the exhibit spaces. Food and drink are not allowed outside the party room.

  • Provide your own decorations. Limitations apply. 

  • Full payment is due at booking. Members receive a 10% discount at checkout when logged into the booking software.

limited to 20 attendees

$175 for
2 hours
of play

available
Saturdays

small party package includes 
 
  • Museum shared with the public for 2 hours on Saturday. Private use of the Party Room

  • early set-up 15 minutes before your party starts, 15 minutes of clean-up after your party ends

  • admission for 20 party guests total, including the household of the hosting family. This is a hard limit.

    • museum members will be included in the total guest count 

  • tables, chairs, and shared use of museum kitchen

medium party package includes 
 
  • exclusive access to the Museum for 2 hours (not including set-up / clean-up time) on Sunday

  • early set-up 15 minutes before your party starts, 15 minutes of clean-up after your party ends

  • admission for 40 party guests, including the household of the hosting family. Each additional guest will require admission of $10 per person

    • museum members will be included in the total guest count 

  • tables, chairs, and shared use of museum kitchen

limited to 40 attendees &
1-2 staff members

available
Sundays

$275 for
2 hours
of play

invite 60
attendees &
1-2 staff members

$375 for
2 hours
of play

available
Fridays & Saturdays

after-hours rental / large party package includes 
 
  • exclusive access to the Museum for 2 hours (not including set-up / clean-up time) between 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Friday or Saturday

  • early set-up 15 minutes before your party starts, 15 minutes of clean-up after your party ends

  • admission for 60 party guests, including the household of the hosting family

  • museum members will be included in the total guest count 

  • tables, chairs, and shared use of museum kitchen

  • book by emailing stephanie@fairbankschildrensmuseum.com

    • Please note that it may take up to 3 days to receive a response, depending on Stephanie's schedule.

cancelation & closure policy 

​Cancelations made two weeks in advance will receive a full refund. To cancel, call (907) 374-6873.

No-shows will not receive a refund.  

Learn how Shiway and Sady Barry's legacy helps families celebrate birthdays with free or reduced museum rentals. 

Stephanie Thompson, 

send an email

907-374-6873

Become a Museum Family and enjoy many benefits, including discounted party rentals!

hours

Mondays: 

Tuesdays: 

We - Sat: 

Sundays: 

closed

10am - 7pm

10am - 5pm

private parties / rentals 

admission

Under Age One: 

Ages 1 - 99: 

Grandparents:

Active Duty Military: 

Museums for All: 

Museum Members:

Free

$10

$5

$8

$3

Free

location

302 Cushman Street, Suite 101 

Fairbanks, AK 99701 

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Free parking on 5th Avenue

contact 

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