The Berkshire Museum Aquarium
Berkshire Museum’s Living Exhibition. Featuring over 100 unique species, the Aquarium and Reptile Room offer a look into the natural…
Birthday Parties at Berkshire Museum
Questions?
Contact Sophia at sholmes@berkshiremuseum.org or (413) 443 – 7171 ext. 384.
We are currently only able to offer birthday parties on SATURDAY.
Birthday parties at Berkshire Museum are a Berkshire Museum Member benefit. Parties last 3 hours including set up/take down time and the max number of guests is 25, the cost is $200.
Birthday parties at Berkshire Museum are a Berkshire Museum Member benefit. Parties last 3 hours including set up/take down time and the max number of guests is 25, the cost is $200.
Aquarium Adventures
Explore the aquarium and meet some of the reptiles who live at the museum. See 2 animals up close!
- Red-footed Tortoise
- Box Turtle
- Ball Python
- Hognose Snake
- Blue-Tongued Skink
- Leopard Gecko
Kitchen Kaboom
A sensory-based exploration of science. Whether you are a mad scientist or an engineer, your party will be exploding with possibilities. Pick 2 experiments to try!
- Lava Lamps: guests will make a take-home “lava lamp” using scientific concepts of density and chemical reactions
- Elephant’s Toothpaste: guests will make colorful foam resulting from an exciting chemical reaction
- Slime: guests will make their own slime to take home
- Bubbles: in nice weather, guests will mix up and play with their own bubble solutions
- Playdough: guests will measure and mix to make playdough to take home
WeeMuse
Specially designed for guests under 5, this party features playtime, songs, and other age-appropriate activities.
We are currently only able to offer birthday parties on SATURDAY.
What people are saying
Grateful for this space
“This is a lovely museum that anyone and everyone should take a moment to explore. It’s a really wonderful way to celebrate community, education, and culture. Grateful for this space and the kind staff that sweeten the experience.”
– Kai Cimmino
A gem in Pittsfield
“What a fun and educational place for all! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the displays are interesting. Definitely a gem in Pittsfield!”
– Ana West Reyes
Thank you for being responsible
“We had a lovely time here! We enjoyed seeing the animals in the aquarium and reptiles section. The art was lovely to observe as well! I especially appreciated the signs acknowledging problematic aspects of museums and history about local native people. Thank you for being responsible.”
– Sarah Leidhold