Birthday Parties & Rentals
Choose your party option
Birthday Parties
Celebrate with us! We have birthday parties down to a science.
Each birthday party includes:
$200 member/$220 non-member
- Two-hour rental of a private room: for an additional fee, a second room may be available upon request.
- Free admission for up to 40 people total (children and adults)
- Party bags with Discovery Space prizes for up to 20 children
- A personal party host to cater to your needs, assisting with set-up and clean-up, ensuring that your party is a success!
- Additional child/party favor over 20 kids: $5
Want to add to the fun? For an additional fee, choose from one of these programs:
- Colorful Chemistry Painting: Experiment with chemistry and learn how it can be used to make your very own work of art! (Ages 6+) $60 for up to 20 kids, each additional child is $5
- Glow in the Dark Slime: Children will become scientists as they test and create their own slimy concoction. (Ages 6+) $60 for up to 20 kids, each additional child is $5
- Ooey-Gooey Science: Is it a liquid or a solid? Use your senses to explore Discovery Space goo, then the goo becomes your canvas as you create your own work of art! (Ages 4+) $60 for up to 20 kids, each additional child is $5
- Marine Fossils: Fossils tell us about our planet and how it has changed! Learn about Earth’s oceans and create a fossil. (Ages 5+) $90 for up to 20 kids, each additional child is $5
Reserve Your Party Today!
Please note: All parties must be booked no later than two weeks in advance. We apologize for any inconvenience. For questions or more information, you may email or call 814.234.0200.
Parties Are Held
- Saturdays 11am-1pm and 2-4pm
- Sundays 11am-1pm and 2-4pm
After reserving your party date, you may make a secure online deposit and print at home your Discovery Space birthday party invitations.
You May Bring
- Food and beverages (to be kept in the party room; sorry, no refrigeration available)
- Paper products and utensils
- Additional party favors or decorations
Choose your party option
Have Your Next Birthday Party At The Rivet
For inquiries about booking a birthday party at The Rivet, please email or visit TheRivet.org/private-classes to complete our private class interest form.
Pottery Wheel Throwing
$320 | Best for ages 10-adult
- Each person will learn to center clay and throw on the wheel and can make their own piece that will be fired and glazed by a staff member and ready for pick up 4-5 weeks after the party.
- Two-hour rental of a private room for eating and celebrating (by request, pending availability).
- One hour of pottery wheel instruction for up to 6 people.
- Additional people can be added for $15 each (8 maximum).
Closed Hour Rates
Science Center
Includes exhibit floor and two classrooms
- $100 non-refundable deposit
- $100 cleaning fee
- $350/hour
Science Center Classrooms
Two available
- $100/hour member
- $150/hour non-member / organization
The Rivet*
*Does not include use of any tools or equipment
- $100 non-refundable deposit
- $100 cleaning fee
- $275/hour
Entire Facility
Includes the Exhibit Floor, The Rivet*, and two classrooms.
- $200 non-refundable deposit
- $200 cleaning fee
- $700/hour
*Does not include use of any tools or equipment
A La Carte Options
Want to make your event even more memorable? Consider adding one or more of the a la carte options to your reservation.
Instructor Led Class at The Rivet
- Price: Please contact us for details
- Jewelry Classes Available: Forged Cuff, Precious Metal Stacking Rings
- Pottery Classes Available: Crash course in throwing, Carved Lantern Class
- Embrace the maker spirit at your next event and consider learning a new skill with one of our instructors. Choose from either pottery and/or jewelry and we will work with you to create the perfect class for you.
Marine Life Room
- Price: $50/hour
- Our Marine Life Room features a 100-gallon saltwater tank with marine invertebrates including sea stars and hermit crabs, as well as ocean fish. Visitors will get a chance to learn about marine animals, plants, algae, corals, and more! Our Marine Life Educator will be available to answer any questions you may have.