Each Party Option is TWO HOURS and includes:

* Use of the Guy House Boardroom for one hour equipped with tables and chairs.
* One hour of structured supervised programming in either Robinson House or Henry House.
* Use of the Museum’s children’s costumes (if applicable to the program).
* Invitations for each child.
* Loot bags for each child.

Cost:

Children - $10.00
Adults - $3.00

Please note that there is a maximum of 15 children. The Birthday child’s parents are admitted for free. However, for supervision purposes we require 1 adult for every 5 children, therefore there could be an additional $6.00 charge.

Also, there is an overtime charge of $30 per half hour.

To book a birthday party or for more information please phone Jill at the Museum, 905-436- 7624 ext. 106.

A. Victorian Tea

Kids will dress up in the Museum’s children’s pioneer costumes and explore Henry House. They will see how a Victorian family lived in the 1870’s and play parlour games in Thomas and Lurenda Henry’s front parlour. A costumed interpreter will teach them how to sew and the kids will each take home their creation. Back in the Guy House Boardroom they will review Victorian etiquette and manners.

B. Digging Up the Past (Archaeology)

The party will travel to the Grandview Archaeology Gallery in Robinson House and learn what it is really like to be an archaeologist. They will see artifacts from the Lake Ontario Iroquois that date back as far as 1400 A.D. and a model longhouse that depicts how they lived. They will use these artifacts as examples when sculpting their own clay pot. Finally, they will complete a mock dig and see if they can find any artifacts!

C. Pirate Pandemonium

Yo, ho, yo, ho! Kids can dress up in their own pirate costumes and will discover the Golden Age of pirates in Robinson House! We will make our own Jolly Roger pirate flags and map out some secret treasure while learning to talk like real pirates!



E. Wands & Wizards

In this wizard-themed party, your guests may come dressed as their favourite wizarding character. The kids will visit the Museum’s Mercurial Wand Shop and the Bewitching Bookshop in Robinson House where they will make wizard wands and spell books, which they will get to take home. We’ll also write out some spells and potions in our spell books.

* Cutlery
* Dishes
* Cups
* Napkins, table cloths
* Food, snacks, drinks and cake
* Coolers for your food if necessary
* Decorations (please note nothing can be affixed to the walls)
* Candles and lighter

Please note that Party Option A includes:

* Linen table cloths
* Cutlery
* Dishes
* Cups
* Napkins

PLEASE NOTE:

* All children must be paid for, including siblings of the birthday child and siblings of guests
  that stay for the party.
* You should arrive 15 minutes prior to your party starting to set up and greet guests.
* The parents of the birthday child will be charged for any extra children or adults that stay
  for the party.
* All parents must stay with the children when they travel to the other Houses.

Payment

Payment is due for the group upon arrival for the party. Payments can be made by cheque, cash, debit, Visa and MasterCard, cheques should be made out to the Oshawa Community Museum and Archives.

Cancellation

No fee for cancellation will be charged if the birthday party is rescheduled. The party must be rescheduled during the same year.

The full party fee will be charged if less than 48 hours notice of cancellation is given.

You must call 905-436-7624 ext. 106 and speak with staff directly to cancel and re-schedule a party. Should you decide to cancel on the day of your program, call early in the morning to leave us a message.