Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties at the Cranbrook History Centre

 

Children Birthday Parties

All children’s parties include:

  • A 2-hour experience

  • 1 hour of staff-led programming

  • 1 hour for cake, gifts, and your own celebration

  • Private space for up to 15 children

Availability: Saturdays only
Times: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
(You may arrive up to 30 minutes early to set up)
Cost: $150 + tax

Choose from four themed packages:

Paleo Birthday Bash

Explore our Paleontology Exhibit! Create a dino craft, play pin-the-tail-on-the-dino, and break open rocks to discover real fossils to take home.

The Royal Party

Decorate a crown, hunt for hidden treasure, and end with a dance party in a historic railcar! Dress-up encouraged—royalty awaits!

Off the Rails Train Party

Solve clues in a scavenger hunt aboard the Trans Canada Limited. Your adventure ends with cake in the beautiful Argyle Dining Car.

Movie on a Train Car

Follow the clues to our historic baggage car and enjoy a movie with popcorn and juice. Bring your own pillows or blankets for extra comfort.

 

Adult Birthday Parties

By popular demand—birthday parties for grown-ups!

All adult parties include:

  • A 3-hour evening experience

  • 1 hour of guided activity + 2 hours of social time

  • Private space for up to 15 guests

Availability: Fridays only
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost: $250 + tax

To help us make your celebration a success, we recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance—especially if you’d like to include alcohol as part of your evening. *All parties are subject to available staff and rooms.

Choose from these playful and nostalgic themes:

Paleo Birthday Bash

Relive your dino dreams! Break rocks to reveal fossils and enjoy games and crafts in our Paleontology Exhibit.

The Royal Party

Put on your finest crown and explore the museum on a treasure hunt that ends in a ballroom celebration aboard a vintage railcar. Dress-up encouraged!

River Rouge Speakeasy

Step into the roaring ’20s on our restored lounge car. Bring the “drinks,” and we’ll provide the space—just give us time to make sure everything’s licensed and ready for your soirée.