Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

The Premium Birthday Party Package includes much more then just a fun filled birthday experience; it also includes a variety of delicious menu options from Ocean Blue Catering.

The party will be held on the Mezzanine which overlooks the Main Exhibit aquarium floor.  The Mezzanine provides a private space that can accommodate up to 50 people (with a maximum of 25 children).

Birthday Party Themes & Activities:
• 1 hour of a private learning experience with a party host where you and your guests will enjoy:
• An age appropriate, educational and entertaining themed program
• A private touch tank of live sea creatures or a live reptile for your guests to experience based on the chosen program topic
• A fun party favor for each child
• Admission to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration; where guests will be able to explore the wonders of the ocean world before or after your party

Ocean Blue Catering Menu Options:
• Pizza Party – Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, One Salad option (Your Choice of  Tossed, Pasta, Potato or Fruit Salad) , Assorted Soda & Juices
• Cold Buffet – Assorted Wraps, Sandwiches, Two Salads options (Your Choice of  Tossed, Pasta, Potato or Fruit Salad) Assorted Soda & Juices
• Hot “Kid Friendly” Buffet – Chicken Tenders, French Fries, One Pasta option (Your Choice of Baked Ziti, Mac & Cheese, or Pasta Alfredo), One Salad option (Your Choice of  Tossed, Pasta, Potato or Fruit Salad) , Assorted Soda & Juices
• Customized Buffet – We will be happy to tailor a menu to your specific taste and needs.

Extra Menu Options:
• Cookie & Brownie Platter
• Coffee & Tea Station
• Ice Cream Sundae Bar
• Candy Buffet
• Adult Hot Buffet Option (Your Choice of Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Francaise or Lemon Pepper Chicken)
• Chicken Noodle Soup 
• New England Clam Chowder

Cake:
• All Parties include a personalized Ocean Themed cake.

Schedule:
• Parties are offered Saturdays & Sundays.
• AM party is from 11:00am – 1:30pm (Party Activities from 11:00am - 12:00pm, Lunch is served from 12:00-1:00pm and Cake & Gifts from 1:00-1:30pm)
• PM party is from 1:00pm – 3:30pm (Lunch is served from 1:00-2:00pm, Party Activities from 2:00 - 3:00pm, and Cake & Gifts from 3:00-3:30pm)
Price List: Two separate payments are required, 1 for the Party Fee (payment made out to mystic aquarium) which is due when the reservation is made & 1 for the Food Fee ++(payment made out to mystic aquarium) which is due 3 weeks prior to party date.

Birthday Party Theme & Activities:
• Aquarium Members – 25 Guests for $425.00
• Non-Members – 20 Guests for $450.00
**Extra Guests will have to pay our discounted group rate of $20.00**

Ocean Blue Catering:
• Pizza Party - $10.00 per Adult ++ & $7.50 per Child ++
• Cold Buffet - $15.00 per Adult ++ & $11.50 per Child ++
• Hot Buffet - $17.00 per Adult ++ & $13.00 per Child ++

** Birthday Cake is included with all parties**
**Any Extras or Customized items will also be added**
(++ = plus 6% CT Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge)

Rental Fee:
• A Reduced Mezzanine Rental Fee of $50.00 + tax
Standard Mezzanine Rental Fee is $500.00 (A savings of $450.00!)

Please contact our Reservations Department to book your Birthday Party:
860.572.5955 ext. 520

**Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to Birthday Party Date!**

Cancellation Policy
A cancellation made with at least 2 weeks notice will receive a full refund
A cancellation made with less then 2 weeks notice is subject to a 20% cancellation fee.
A cancellation made with in 24 hours of the event will NOT receive any refund.