Supervision of Children
- The supervision of the children, during and after the party, is the responsibility of the adults hosting the party.
Booking the Party
- Schedule your party by contacting Celeste Wolfinger, museum visit coordinator, either by telephone 812-337-1337 ext. 11 or by email.
- The earlier you make your reservation, the more likely it is that you will be able to schedule your preferred date and time.
- The date of party must be at least two weeks from the date of the reservation.
- The fire code limits birthday party room capacity to 20 individuals for a single-size party or 40 individuals for a double-size party. For an after hours rental of the entire museum, capacity is 300.
Deposit/Payment
- A non-refundable deposit is due at the time you make the reservation. This deposit will ensure your birthday party room is reserved for your requested day and time. The deposit is not refundable, cannot be transferred and cannot be applied to a party that is rescheduled for another date.
- The rest of your payment is due the day of your party, after all the fun!
- We accept cash, check, and the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
If You Must Reschedule or Cancel
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Please call Celeste Wolfinger, museum visitor coordinator, at 812-337-1337 ext. 11 if you need to reschedule or cancel your party. Full payment will be charged in the event of a “no call, no show” on the day of the party.
- Cancellation of or changes to a birthday cake order must be made at least seven days before the party date. The full cake price is non-refundable if you cancel or make changes fewer than seven days before the party or if you do not show up on the day of the party.
Eco-Friendly Aspects of a WonderLab Party
- WonderLab uses cloth table runners that are washed and reused.
- WonderLab recycles all paper, cardboard, plastics, and aluminum.
- WonderLab focuses on reusing recyclable materials for our special science activities.
- The birthday cakes and t-shirts are ordered from and support local businesses.
- WonderLab composts party tableware and food leftovers! Here’s how…After the compostable tableware is used, these materials along with leftover food is collected in special biodegradable bags to be taken for composting to Loesch Hill Farm, which is owned by One World Enterprises. The resulting nutrient rich compost will be used on the farm’s gardens, which produce fresh local food for One World restaurants and the food pantry Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
Options Available A La Carte
- Cake (Included with themed and after-hours parties) We can order cake through Angel B’s: A Galleria of Cakes for standard parties and room rentals at an additional charge of $30 for a ¼ sheet cake and $45 for a ½ sheet cake.
- Tableware (Included with all standard, themed and after-hours parties) If you schedule a room rental, you have the option to use our compostable tableware (plates, cups, utensils, and napkins) for an additional charge of $20 for a 20-person party and $40 for a 40-person party.
- Favor Bags (Included with all standard, themed and after-hours parties) If you schedule a room rental, you have the option to order favor bags for an additional charge of $2 per bag. These basic favor bags include the following items: WonderLab rainbow glasses, an organic sucker, and two small science toys. Note that other types of parties include additional items.
- Birthday T-shirt (Included with all standard, themed and after-hours parties) If you schedule a room rental, you have the option to buy a WonderLab t-shirt for the birthday child at an additional charge of $12.
Party Decorations
- You may decorate the party room with anything that can be hung with scotch tape and set on the tables and windows. Just remember, you can come into the room no earlier than 30 minutes before the party is scheduled to begin.
- Balloons are acceptable. Piñatas are not allowed.
- Please do not bring any games or toys from home to WonderLab, except as gifts.
- If you have any questions about what you can or cannot bring, contact Andrea Oeding, birthday coordinator, at 812-337-1337 ext. 26 or by email.
Food and Beverages
- You are welcome to bring food for your party. All food must stay in the party room and not be taken into the exhibit galleries.
- Pizza can be delivered here as long as someone from your party is here to pick it up at the museum entrance.
- We have a refrigerator/freezer to store drinks and ice cream only on the day of your scheduled party.
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