Unique birthday party venues that make your kid’s celebration extra memorable. Whether your child loves history, a special heritage or a particular theme, celebrate your special child at one of these uncommon birthday venues:
Birthday Parties in Historic Places
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Recommended Ages: Perfect for kids turning 5-12
Price: $250/1-10 children; $225/11-15 children (discounts for members)
Details: Pick from Pippi Longstocking, Viking, or Dala Horse (handcraft) or Swedish Birthday Cake themed parties. Book 2 weeks prior preferred
Verified: Feb. 2022
Gammelgarden Museum
20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia, Minnesota 55073
Recommended Ages: All ages.
Price: $75 & up for up to 12 children and 2 adults (charge of $2.50 for each additional child).
Details: Seasonal May-December. Swedish Parties & Teas | While Gammelgarden did not offer parties last year, they are hoping to bring them back in 2022.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Alexander Ramsey House
265 S. Exchange St. St. Paul, MN 55102 55102
Recommended Ages: Ages 8-12
Price: N/A
Details: The 2-hr Victorian Dress Up Party includes dressing in bustles, corsets, petticoats, and dresses. (This site is temporarily closed)
Verified: Feb. 2022
Ice Cream & Sweet Shop Birthday Parties
Blue Sun Soda & Sweet Shop
1625 County Highway 10, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: Packages range from $2.50-$25.00/pp.
Details: Includes use of the room with purchase of soda and pinball machine games. Call shop to reserve space.
Verified: July 2022
Transportation Themed Birthday Parties
Minnesota Transportation Museum – Jackson Street Roundhouse
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $250
Details: Party includes admission for up to 25 people, private party car with tableware and settings, caboose ride and a gift for the birthday child. Bring your own refreshments. Reserve 3 weeks prior to date requested.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Firefighters Hall & Museum
664 22nd Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Recommended Ages: Geared toward ages 3-9.
Price: $200
Details: Admission to the museum, private party area, fun safety demos, and an interactive tour. Dates available on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 10am and 1pm.
Verified: Feb. 2022
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
668 Transfer Road, Suite 8, St. Paul MN 55114
Recommended Ages: All ages
Price: $250
Details: Private party room decorated with a train theme for up to 2 hours, all day passes for 10 people, customized birthday cake and juice boxes and train-themed party favors.
Verified: Feb. 2022
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