Children's Museum of the Shoals, Inc., Florence, Alabama
Children's Museum of the Shoals, Inc., Florence, Alabama
Children's Museum of the Shoals, Inc., Florence, Alabama
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Celebrate your birthday, your Tea Party, or any special event in our Enchanted Kingdom and become King or Queen for the day while sitting on the Royal Throne among your beloved Royal Court! You will be adorned with a personalized Crown and your every wish will be fulfilled.


  • Royal invitations, plates, cups, and napkins provided for "little" guests.

  • A balloon bouquet provided.

  • The King's or Queen's name placed at the CMOS entrance and at the
        Enchanted Kingdom entrance

  • A Royal Crown given to the King or Queen
        upon arrival

  • Royal Costumes available for the Royal Court to
        wear during party time (optional)

  • A Royal Birthday Star placed in the Enchanted
        Kingdom

  • Enchanting Music for the Royal Court

  • Royal Subjects record birthday gifts received by
        the Royal Court in a journal for you

  • Enchanting Gift Bags for your Royal Court to take home

  • Enchanted Kingdom Party Room set up and cleaned by the Royal Subjects




  • Provide the refreshments for the party. Please keep it simple.

  • Plates, cups, napkins, and plastic forks/spoons for adults.

  • Arrive a few minutes before your party time, placing all food in the kitchen area.

  • Please make sure that all guests are accompanied by an adult. If a guest needs
        to be dropped off, please make sure to get the parent or guardian's contact
        information and notify the font desk

  • Please wait for all little guests to be picked up before leaving the museum.

  • Enjoy our Enchanted Kingdom and Museum!


  • SATURDAY PARTY PACKAGE
    Saturday Parties are 2 hours and begin with an hour and fifteen minutes of playtime in our museum. The last forty-five minutes are spent in the Enchanted Kingdom where the birthday child will blow out candles, open gifts, and enjoy refreshments with guests.
    Times & Cost
    10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
    12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
    3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

    CMOS Members ... $150.00
    CMOS Non-Members ... $175.00

    Each party includes up to 15 guests plus the birthday child and parents of all children.
    Extra guests are $5.00 each. Party supplies and goody bags for "little" guests only.

    TUESDAY - FRIDAY PARTY PACKAGE
    Weekday parties are an hour and a half and begin with 45 minutes of playtime in our museum. The last forty-five minutes are spent in the Enchanted Kingdom where the birthday child will blow out candles, open gifts and enjoy refreshments with guests.
    Times & Cost
    3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
    CMOS Members ... $120.00
    CMOS Non-Members ... $145.00

    Each party includes up to 15 guests plus the birthday child and parents of all children.
    Extra guests are $5.00 each. Party supplies and goody bags for "little" guests only.


    Memberships are not accepted for birthday party admission.




    To reserve your child's party, call the Children's Museum at (256) 765-0500, Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the museum staff will assist you in booking your party. Party reservations are held for 3 working days pending a deposit of $25.00 (non-refundable). The balance must be paid at the time of the party.

    You have our promise that we will do everything we can to make your celebration a wonderful one!

    Corporate and private parties available by reservation only.


    Party Favors - We make it easy and you save time when you allow our Gift Shop to put together your party favor bags! You choose the items from the shop that are perfectly suited for your child's age and tailored to fit your budget, or give our Gift Shop staff your price range and we will choose items specifically for your party or special occasion.


    Helen Allman is a local art teacher who moonlights as a clown. She is available for birthday parties. For more information, click on her photo.


    Here's an idea for your CMOS birthday party: Let us order your Chick-Fil-A party trays from the Regency Square Drive-thru for your guests and receive 10 % off. Trays need to be ordered one day in advance and paid for upon delivery or pick-up. Free delivery for orders of $35 or more.
    Call 765-0500 for more information or to place an order.


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