Are you looking for a unique and exciting way to celebrate your child’s birthday in Moscow? Look no further than the city’s fantastic museums! Moscow boasts a wide range of museums that cater to children of all ages, offering interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational programs that are sure to make your child’s birthday one to remember. In this article, we will explore some of the best museums in Moscow to host a birthday party for your little one.

Moscow museums for a child’s birthday

Celebrating children’s birthdays in Moscow museums as a separate service has existed for quite some time and has greatly increased in popularity over the past couple of years. This option allows you to celebrate the holiday not only fun, but also educational. Themed quests and entertaining quizzes are organized for children of all ages; the cost and features depend on the complexity and workload of the event.

Birthday at the Museum of Cosmonautics

Prospekt Mira, 111

+7 (495) 683 79 68

http://www.kosmo-museum.ru/birthdays

Age group: from 4 to 12-14 years.

Cost: from 7,000 rub.

Programs:

• “Mission: Flight to the Moon”;
• “Meet Planet Earth!”

Duration: 1-3 hours.

Features of the visit:

• educational excursion about the Solar system and the base unit of the Mir station;
• educational quizzes and quests;
• photographs in astronaut suits;
• “Buran” attraction with full flight simulation;
• trained animators;
• personalized certificates;
• separate places for each group in a common children’s cafe;
• Space-themed dishes on the menu.

The museum is in great demand, so it is recommended to book your celebration in advance. Meals and excursion programs are paid separately. There are restrictions on groups of up to 15 people. Online applications for the celebration are accepted.

Birthday at the Darwin Museum

Vavilova street, 57

+7 (499) 134-61-05

https://www.darwinmuseum.ru/

Age group: from 3 to 13 years.

Cost: from 9,000 rub.

Programs:

• “Adventure with Rexik the Dinosaur”;
• “Forest Tale”;
• “The Vanished Giants”, etc.

Duration: 2-2.5 hours.

Features of the visit:

• availability of a separate children’s room;
• the opportunity to walk around the museum on your own after the program;
• holding a tea party after the program;
• professional guides;
• interactive labyrinth “Path of Evolution”.

Birthday at the “Lights of Moscow” museum

Armenian lane, 3-5, building 1

+7 (495) 624-73-74

http://www.ognimos.ru/

Age group: from 3 to 12 years.

Cost: 10,000 rubles for a group of 12 people (surcharge 200 rubles for each additional person).

Programs:

• “Like on your name day”;
• “End of the world”;
• “Renaissance”.

Duration: 2-2.5 hours.

Meals and drinks are not included in the program; guests must bring food and disposable teaware with them. There is a time limit for tea drinking – no more than 1 hour. Additional animation programs are available for an additional fee of RUB 2,000. The Darwin Museum also offers to take part in a master class on making a sand painting (200 rubles/1 participant).

Features of the visit:

• the main theme of the quests is related to the history of lighting and the work of lamplighters;
• additional master classes include making candles and various lamps;
• historical retrospectives tell about the ways of lighting rooms and streets in different eras;
• programs include interactive learning, dance and crafts;
• classes are designed for participants of different ages – from drawing candlesticks for kids to writing a letter with a real pen for children 7-10 years old;
• There are restrictions regarding video and photography.

You can drink tea in the museum; there is a kettle, but participants must take care of disposable tableware and napkins. You can bring food and drinks with you; customer reviews suggest ordering pizza delivery as a hot meal option for children. Adults are allowed low-alcohol drinks