Party Terms and Conditions:
To book a party at NDM, you must agree to the terms and conditions provided below:
1.Party Numbers and Guest Age:
The minimum number of party guests is 10 children (including the party child and siblings), as indicated in the minimum payment amount. The maximum number of children allowed is 20 (including the party child and siblings).
The minimum age for party guests is 6 years old and guests younger than this should not be invited without management approval.
Minimum 2, maximum 4 adults in the party room or on the deck included free of charge. Additional adults wishing to remain in the party will pay general admission price, which will also include access to the gallery and dinosaur garden.
2. Deposit and Payment:
We require at least 2 weeks’ notice for all party bookings. At the time of a party booking, a minimum non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required. This deposit secures your date and time.
A 10% party discount is given to National Dinosaur Museum members.
3. RSVP Policy:
Party numbers are to be confirmed 7 days before the party date. We require at least 14 days’ notice to request a party date change.
4. Special Requirements:
NDM must be advised in writing at least 1 week prior to the party, of any special requirements or needs for any of the participating children so that adequate arrangements can be made prior to arrival.
5. Admission:
Parents of the birthday child and other immediate family members are welcome to join in with the child attending the party, however a minimum of 2, maximum 4 adults in the party room or on the deck included free of charge. Additional adults wishing to remain in the party will pay general admission price, which will also include access to the gallery and dinosaur garden. Siblings of the birthday child wishing to attend the party are welcome to but must be included in the final numbers on the day of the party.
6. At The Party:
Alcohol and pets (guide/companion dogs excluded) are prohibited on museum property. The party room or deck should be vacated within 10 minutes of the end of the party. $25 will be charged for every 15 minutes over the booked party time. All rubbish should be placed in the bin provided and surfaces wiped down.
7. Supervising Adults:
A minimum 2, maximum 4 adults in the party room or on the deck included free of charge. Additional adults wishing to remain in the party will pay general admission price, which will also include access to the gallery and dinosaur garden.
8. Responsibility for Behaviour:
NDM is not responsible for the supervision of children attending the party. Our party host are trained to host a fulfilled party. If the party children’s behaviour becomes unacceptable, the party will be suspended. NDM is not responsible for the care of any children outside the scheduled party time and is not responsible for the collection of the children after the party. Party guests must vacate the party room at the end of the allocated time period and remain under the supervision of adults until they have all been collected.
9. Safety:
We consider the safety of our guests of primary importance whilst attending a party. The use of party poppers or sparklers and pinatas during parties is not permitted and the NDM will not be liable for injuries as a result of the use of either item at a party.
10. Party Room and Deck Hire:
There is a maximum limit of 20 children per party. Minimum 2, maximum 4 adults in the party room or on the deck included free of charge. Additional adults wishing to remain in the party will pay general admission price, which will also include access to the gallery and dinosaur garden.
Party Room and Deck Hire hire is only available at the following times:
Saturdays and Sundays, 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm
- Saturday, 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm: $400.00 (maximum child guest 20, including birthday child) Extra adult – $20.00 pp.
- Sunday, 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm: $480.00 (maximum child guest 20, including birthday child) Extra adult – $20.00 pp.