Birthday Parties

Give your child a special birthday party at Texas Discovery Gardens! We have two themes for you to choose from: For the Love of Butterflies and For the Love of Bugs. Birthday parties include admission for guests to the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium.

Pricing and Booking Information

Program Length: Each party lasts two hours.

The first hour is when the party happens.

The party takes place in the Children's Classroom.
We will provide the room and setup with a tablecloth, paper goods, ice and utensils.
You may bring in a birthday cake or cupcakes, goodie bags and drinks for your guests to enjoy during this time. No other types of food are allowed.
Texas Discovery Gardens does not provide party invitations, but an invitation master and directions are available for copy.

The second hour is when the activity happens.

You and your guests will enjoy admission to the beautiful Butterfly House Exhibit.
Entry into the Butterfly House Exhibit is timed and you and your guests must enter the Butterfly House Exhibit within 15 minutes of the stated start time on your receipt (which will be either noon or 3 pm).
The Butterfly House Exhibit may not be re-entered after exiting.
Members of your party do not have to enter as a group, but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

**After your group exits the Butterfly House Exhibit, you are welcome to tour the 7.5 acres of outdoor gardens for as long as you'd like.
**A formal tour of the Butterfly House and Gardens is not given.

Program Cost: A party for up to 40 children and adults costs $200 (Garden members pay $160). For additional guests, add $5 per guest with a maximum of 60 total guests.

Texas Discovery Gardens Provides: Room, setup with tablecloths, paper goods, ice and utensils.

Availability: Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 4 pm.

Contact: our visitor services department at (214) 428-7476 x 341.


To book a birthday party, you must complete the following:

  1. Contact us to set a date and time for your preferred program. Your reservation is confirmed only after full payment is received.
  2. Payment is due at least two weeks in advance of event. The museum accepts check, VISA, MasterCard, and/or cash.