Entire Children's Museum at Play Street Museum - Upper West Side

Event Space in a Museum

Whole venue

About this space

No matter the occasion, the museum offers an exciting and interactive experience that sparks curiosity and imagination while creating lasting memories for guests of all ages. Come explore, play, and celebrate with us!

Prices

Sunday

9:00 am – 6:30 pm

from $1500 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 6:30 pm

from $1500

Note: All prices include sales tax.

Party Hours
Monday – Friday:

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM*

Saturday & Sunday:

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM*

*The last party time slot of the day can be extended by 30 minutes for $250 with advance notice.

Monday

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500

Note: All prices include sales tax.

Tuesday

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500

Note: All prices include sales tax.

Wednesday

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500

Note: All prices include sales tax.

Thursday

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500

Note: All prices include sales tax.

Friday

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:30 am – 6:00 pm

from $1500

Note: All prices include sales tax.

Saturday

9:00 am – 6:30 pm

from $1500 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 am – 6:30 pm

from $1500

Note: All prices include sales tax.

Capacity

Standing

up to 250

Dining

up to 25

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Free on-street parking

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Air conditioner

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Deposit Required: A nonrefundable $500 + tax deposit is required to reserve your party spot.

Outside Food & Drink: You may bring outside food and drinks (no alcohol permitted) for private parties. We recommend keeping it simple—kids are usually more excited to play than eat!

No Open Flames: For safety, no open flames or food warming fuels are allowed—birthday candles are okay.

Guest Limit: Private Parties include up to 16 children (ages 1–12), including the birthday child. Up to 25 kids total are allowed for an extra fee per child. Over 25? A $500 Large Party Fee will apply.

Semi-Private Parties include 8 children. More than 12 children? The $500 Large Party Fee also applies. We must be notified of extra children at least one week in advance.

Crafts: Want to add a craft activity? You can include an in-house craft! Outside crafts are not permitted.

Setup Time: You may arrive 30 minutes before your party to set up.

Cleanup: We’ll help you pack your items, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Party Extensions: If you book the last party slot of the day, you may extend your event for $250 per 30 minutes. Please give at least one week’s notice.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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About Play Street Museum - Upper West Side

At Play Street Museum, we take learning seriously. Whether your child joins us for scheduled playtimes each day or you're looking for the perfect birthday party venue, each of our interactive exhibits offers learning opportunities, playable environments, and fully engaging entertainment. Stimulate your imagination by exploring our exhibits, each with its own unique items and scenarios.