Spring membership is now on sale: unlimited admission through June 30
Hours:
Daily
10 am - 4 pm
SNAP/EBT Discounts Available
CCM is applying for a grant from Congress for building renovations to include adding a group activities space in the current storeroom. If awarded, taxpayer funds will benefit future field trips and family programs!
Birthday Parties
or
Personal Play Dates
Are you a MEMBER???
Do you need a space for your upcoming Party? Look no further than The Chesapeake Children's Museum. Come celebrate the BIG DAY in rain or shine!
Party Room Rental
Cost:
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$130 CCM Active Members
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$150 Non-Members
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$8 Each Additional Guest
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$25 Non-refundable deposit due upon booking your party.
Includes:
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2-hour party room reservation
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Museum access to Explore the Exhibits
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Up to 20 guests (Includes children and adults)
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Optional add-ons available. Please inquire upon reserving.
Please Note:
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All adults and children are included in total guest count. One adult is required for every four children.
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Plan ahead! You're welcome to bring food and beverages. We do not provide cups and utensils.
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Party host must arrive 15 minutes early, supervise guests during play and remain at the museum until all guests have exited.
Party Theme Add-Ons
Add-On Options:
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Additional $50 Facilitator fee. Facilitator on hand, working with children for 1 hour.
Programs Themes:
Meet the Animals - Meet the animals of CCM, Creek Critters trail walk (weather permitting), and a group activity based around animals.
Around the World- Multi-cultural stories, dances, games, dress-ups, and crafts.
Art Splash- Get creative with visual art projects with various media.
Day of the Dinosaur- See how long some of these long-ago creatures were. Make a quick fossil to take home.
Every Day is Earth Day- Hands-on activities teach about recycling and sharing the planet with wildlife. Make & decorate party hats out of newspaper!
How Does Your Garden Grow?- Act out The Great Big Enormous Turnip. Take a garden tour and plant scavenger hunt. Taste all the parts of a plant, plant a seed to take home.
Kunta Kinte's Africa- Ananse tales come to life with you in them! Make a spirit mask. Make a shekere (shaker) or drum for a jam session.
Music, Music, Music- Move to music from around the world; make homemade instruments to take home.
Storytelling & Puppet Making- Get in the act with folk tales from around the world. Make your own puppet to take home.
Ages 9 & Up:
Lead on Harriet!- CCM's award-winning hands-on history program about a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad is sure to be an unforgettable experience! Best scheduled after dark.
Reasons Why the Chesapeake Children's Museum is a GREAT Party Location
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Rain or Shine: Don't leave the weather to chance! We have an open Party Room, with a Kitchen space and easy access to restroom facilities.
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Flexible Space: In addition to the party room, we have over 5 1/4 acres of parkland with trails, hands-on exhibits & a FUN, Sensory Play, Outdoor Truck Pit.
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Perfect for Young Children: We offer exhibits and programs great for children 1 to 8 years old. Our mission is to create an environment of discovery and free-play, making your party educational as well as FUN!
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Add-on Options: Looking to complete your party? Consider adding on a Meet the Animals program or another program based on your party theme.
