BIRTHDAY PARTY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

$150 PARTY FEE for nonmembers | $100 for members (mention in the appointment notes that you’re a member)*

INCLUDES

  • 30 MINUTES SET UP BY PARTY GUEST

  • 2 HOURS OF PARTY TIME

  • 30 MINUTES CLEAN UP – INCLUDING TOYS, PLAY AREA, AND FOOD AREA - BY PARTY GUEST

  • USE OF MUSEUM EXHIBITS (over 2,000 sq ft)

* Our versatile Community Space is now available for rental! It's an ideal setting for an additional 900 sq ft of space. You can add this space to any rental for $50 (when available).

A WONDERWORKS HOST WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST WITH SIGNING GUESTS IN, TRASH REMOVAL, KEEPING BATHROOMS TIDY AND STOCKED, ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MUSEUM, AND FAMILIARIZING GUESTS WITH WONDERWORKS.  HOSTS ARE NOT ABLE TO SUPERVISE CHILDREN.

GUEST LIMIT

30 GUESTS (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) ARE COVERED UNDER THE COST OF RENTAL.  THERE MUST BE ONE ADULT FOR EVERY FIVE CHILDREN PRESENT.   ADULTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EVENT AND ENSURING THEY FOLLOW MUSEUM HOUSE RULES.

ADDITIONAL GUESTS WILL INCUR A $3/PERSON CHARGE.  THIS MUST BE ARRANGED PRIOR TO THE PARTY- HOSTS ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT MONEY AT THE PARTY.

LIABILITY

IN EXCHANGE FOR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES AT WONDERWORKS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE GORGE IN THE DALLES, OREGON, IT IS AGREED THAT ALL PARTIES RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS WONDERWORKS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, AN OREGON NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL ACTIONS, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS WHATSOEVER THAT MAY ARISE FROM ATTENDANCE AT WONDERWORKS.

THE PERSON SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT WILL SEE THAT ALL PERSONS WITHIN THE MUSEUM DURING THE EVENT SHALL CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A MANNER THAT WOULD PREVENT ANY UNNECESSARY INJURY TO ANYONE.

RENTER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE PREMISES OWNED BY THE MUSEUM DURING THE DURATION OF THE RENTAL. RENTER WILL IMMEDIATELY REPAIR OR PAY FOR REPAIRS NEEDED BECAUSE OF THE USE OF THE PREMISES BY RENTER AT 100% OF REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR COST.

PAYMENT AND FEES

FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD YOUR RESERVATION AND IS DUE AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION. YOUR RESERVATION IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.

PAYMENT IS FULLY REFUNDABLE IF A CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PARTY DATE.  

A $15 FEE WILL BE CHARGED IF CANCELLATION OCCURS WITHIN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PARTY. 

FAILURE TO CANCEL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO, OR FAILURE TO SHOW UP FOR A SCHEDULED PARTY WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF REFUND.

ONE SCHEDULE CHANGE IS ALLOWED.  SUBSEQUENT CHANGES WILL RESULT IN A $10 FEE FOR EACH CHANGE (DUE TO RESCHEDULING OF STAFF).

THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE EVERY PARTY REQUEST.  WE DO OUR BEST TO FILL REQUESTS FOR SPECIFIC DAYS.  WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE SCHEDULING A PARTY AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE.

BASIC RULES

  • NO PINATAS OR CONFETTI ALLOWED (SAFETY ISSUES)

  • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

  • NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON/NEAR PROPERTY (INCLUDING PARKING LOT AND SIDEWALK)

  • FOOD AND DRINK MUST REMAIN IN THE ART AREA AT ALL TIMES AND ALLERGEN PROTOCOL FOLLOWED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    WONDERWORKS IS A NUT-FREE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING DURING ALL EVENTS WITHIN THE BUILDING.