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The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

210 10th Street WBradenton, FL 34205
Phone: 941-216-3468Email: EWinkle@bishopscience.orgWebsite: Visit Website Google Map

To book your birthday party at The Bishop, choose a Party Option from below and contact Elizabeth Winkle at EWinkle@bishopscience.org or 941-216-3468.


Museum Party

Willis Smith Classroom || $425 + tax

The Willis Smith Classroom is located on the north side of the Museum. A fun classroom setting conveniently located next to our Mosaic Backyard Universe and our Gallery Three space makes it the perfect spot to explore, discover, and party!

Garden Party

Riverside Plaza || $525 + tax

A Garden Party is a fun outdoor option, perfect for larger groups (More than 16 children). Have fun in our shaded outdoor picnic area next to our community garden.

Manatee Party

Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom || $625 + tax

Show your kids something magical. Our boardroom has a private entrance from the outdoors, with an underwater viewing area of our Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat.
*We are a rehabilitation habitat for manatees. Our goal is to return them to the wild. Manatees are not guaranteed in their habitat, depending on the time of year.

Sunday Funday

2 hours of Private Museum Exploration || $200 add-on + tax.  (Parties must start before noon on Sunday)

Experience the Museum during a private experience of exploration of the Mosaic Backyard Universe and a viewing of the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat before opening to the public at noon.


10% Discount for Discovery Society members!

Need extra time?  $50 for an extra 30 minutes.

Our Party Package includes everything you need for a successful event:

  • Museum March
  • Meet the Manatees
  • All day Museum Admission for 16 kids | $30 for each additional child
  • Parent’s admission
  • Birthday cake
  • Decorated area for 1.5 hours
  • Party Favors

*Each party attendee must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Each party attendee has a ticket for 1 adult and 1 child. Additional Adults will need to purchase a museum ticket.

Best Birthdays are at the Bishop!!

  • Dedicated Party Planner!
  • We Decorate and Clean for You!
  • Party Favors and Cake Included!
  • Activities and Prizes!