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  "I had my daughter's birthday party there Saturday @ 12:30.  I must say that everyone who attended had a great time!  Most of the friends and family came from outside of Wilson and it was so nice for them to be able to play afterwards instead of having to leave immediately after the party ended. "

Here at the Imagination Station, we take pride in our ability to offer you a different kind of birthday party.  The inclusion of science into your child's birthday party makes for a "science-rific" good time. We offer two party packages:


• Basic Birthday Party
• Party Animal Birthday Bash

Saturday is our party day, the scheduled timeslots are:

• 10:00 - 11:30
• 12:30 - 2:00
• 3:00 - 4:30
The exploration of the hands-on exhibits and animal exhibits is unlimited.
**Weekday parties available upon request.

3 ways to schedule:
• Fill out our party request form. (You will be contacted within 2 business days)
• Call the museum 252-291-5113
• Visit the museum in person
*Upon confirmation a reservation agreement will be provided with all information regarding your party.

All Parties Include:
• Admission to the Museum for 15 children (includes birthday child and siblings) and 10 adults (excluding parents, guardian, grandparents)
• Unlimited play time in the museum
• No more than 5 additional children @ $5.00 each
• Children under three (3) free
• Set up and clean up by ISSM staff member

Basic Birthday Party
$90 Members/$110 non-member
• Private Birthday Party room rental for 1½ hours
• Tables, chairs and white table covering
• Courtroom program of your choice

Party Animal Birthday Bash
$130.00 Members/$150.00 non-members
• Private Birthday Party room for 1½ hours.
• Courtroom Science Program of your choice
• Tables, chairs, balloon theme table coverings, solid color tableware
• 15 goodie bags
• 5 balloon bouquet 

Party Invitations
You may download and print ISSM invitations for your party!
Both designs are in PDF format:
Postcard: We suggest printing on heavy cardstock and mailing as
postcards. You may also use 5x7 envelopes.
Folded invitations: Designed to print on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper and folded in quarters to fit a standard 4-3/8" x 5-3/4" invitation envelope.

Courtroom Science Programs
For all ages
Animal Safari
We are going WILD at our Birthday parties. Join us as we travel across the planet to discover the unique animals we have at our museum.  The hands-on activity will bring out the animal lover in you.
Shrinky Dinks
Watch your colorful creation change its shapes before your eyes! Everyone will design their own special trinket and watch it as its changes and shrinks. 
For ages 2 yrs - 6yrs
Color Craze
Discover the rainbow! We will be mixing together different colors to create a whole new hue. A little bit of magic will be used to make a special project that will go home with you.
For ages 3yrs - 6yrs and 7 yrs and up
Dig into the Jurassic Era
Become paleontologists as we uncover hidden fossils from the age of dinosaurs! Take a look at the enormous and small fossils we find today.
Girl Glam
It's time for a party, and girls love to pamper themselves.  We will be using chemistry to mix up a batch of lip balm you can personalize with your favorite scent and color.
For ages 6 years and older
Chemistry Concoctions
It would not be the ISSHM without mixing together different concoctions to make things foam and pop. 

Full payment must be made to hold your date and in case of cancellation, $50.00 of this is NON-REFUNDABLE. Cancellations must be made within 72 hours for any refund over the $50 non-refundable  amount or all amounts paid will be forfeited. Rescheduling can only be done twice and must be done within 7 business days of party date. NO EXCEPTIONS. No more than 5 additional children/adults at $5.00 each additional, a Birthday Reservation Agreement will be provided with additional information.