Birthday Parties
Have your next birthday party at Coyote Point Museum!
Here's what the Museum offers:
- A private indoor party room with access to an outdoor patio; or a private picnic area.
- Entry into the museum and all exhibits for you and all your guests.
- Free parking and access to entire Coyote Point Recreational Area (includes access to Park, Marina and Beach) for you and your guests.
NEW: Program Add-Ons For Saturday Parties!
Looking for something extra-special for your party? Consider adding a fun, educational
Program to the event. Programs start approximately 15 minutes after the start of your party, and last for 45 minutes. We currently offer five Programs from which to choose*:
A. Better To Eat You With**: How do animals dine and not become dinner? How do owls hunt in the dark? Discover amazing character-istics of predators and their prey through tactile sensory exploration and live animal presentations. (ages 3+)
B. Wild Survival**: Don’t hug the porcupine! Investigate some incredible adaptations that enable animals to hunt, hide, and thrive! Meet live animals, and use your senses to
determine how an animal’s unique features make the saavy survivors. (ages 3+)
C. Take Flight: Birds, planes, rockets, how do they stay in the sky? Build your own flying contraptions and experiment with the principles of physics that make flight possible. (ages 3+)
D. Eco-Art: Look at nature through the lens of an artist. Explore colors, patterns, and textures in nature, work with a variety of natural materials to form fabulous artwork and experience the excitement of creativity. (ages 3+)
E. Build It: Has gravity been getting you down? Learn about the laws of motion and principles of physics by building your own dynamic structures. Your will surely feel the “energy” of this popular party theme. (ages 6+)
* Note: Programs are available only for Saturday parties. Programs may not be available every Saturday. Please call to find out if Programs are available on the date you’ve chosen for your party.
**Animals shown in our Animal Programs will be based on availability. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the showing of any specific animal.
What You Need to Know Before Booking a Party
- To ensure space availability, we recommend that reservations be made at least four weeks in advance. Please CALL before sending in the reservation form.
- Parties do not include use of the Theater.
- Our indoor room with attached pation is available year-round.
- Our outdoor picnic area is surrounded by gardens and contains four picnic tables that accommodate six people each. Please note that this area is not covered and is fully exposed to the sun. There is no indoor space available in case of rain.
- Maximum party capacity is 24 people, including adults and children. No exceptions.
- For the safety and comfort of our animals and other visitors, absolutely no balloons, noise-makers, chewing gum or piñatas are allowed.
Fees and Disclosures:
- $155.00 - Museum Members
- $220.00 - Non-members (Includes a one-year family membership)
- $150.00 - Program Add-On
Full payment is due with your reservation.
No refunds are given for cancellations made within three weeks of the confirmed and scheduled party.
How to Book:
- Reservations are binding; please check for conflicting plans before selecting a date for your party. Please call for availability BEFORE sending
- Print the Party Reservation Form and mail to:
Coyote Point Museum
Attn: Birthday Parties
1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Or fax to (650) 340-7208 or (650) 342-7853 - A confirmation will be sent by email within 5 business days after receipt of your reservation form.
- For more information, please call (650) 340-7581.
