Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Police Museum parties will not be available until 2014.
Ages 4-7- Superhero Party
The birthday child and guests arrive dressed as their favorite superhero. They learn what heroes do and the heroic deeds of the NYPD are highlighted as they visits the exhibits on the first and second floors.
Party Add On:
- Guest appearances from your child’s favorite superhero
- Make your own Superhero Capes.
- Custom cake with birthday child’s favorite superhero theme
- Themed Birthday Menu, ‘Make your own hero sandwiches’
- Superhero Themed Paper goods
Ages 4-8- McGruff and the Case of the Missing Birthday Cake 
Party guests arrive and are greeted by McGruff. At circle time children discuss McGruff’s heroic deeds. Party highlights the role of the police dog in fighting crime and promoting safety. The children become detectives in their effort to help solve the case of the missing birthday cake as they follow the clues taking them through the first and second floors.
Party Add On:
- Have the missing cake be plain iced, undecorated and have the children use pastry bags to decorate it with flowers and colorful shapes. Extra $200.
Ages 5-12- Police Academy Boot Camp Party
Children go through the police academy training program highlighting endurance, observation, memory and the ability to work as a team.
Party Add On:
- Hire a retired police officer. Children act as news reporters and hold a press conference to gain greater insight into the real life experiences of members of the NYPD.
Ages 5-12- Scavenger Hunt
The birthday child stars as the leading junior detective in the search to find the clues of the Scavenger Hunt. Party guests learn about the history and roles of the NYPD in New York City as they follow the clues on the first and second floors of the police museum.
Ages 7-12- Who-Done-It Movie Making Party
Lights Camera, Action! Party guests star in the creation of their own movie with the help of a video director, and Partymakers staff. The birthday child takes the lead role as the detective in solving the mystery of who done it! The guests play different roles, and view the movie at end of party while enjoying some birthday cake.
Party Add On:
- Hold an Oscar ceremony where each child receives an Oscar for the different categories involved in the production of this movie.
Ages 9-12- “Breaking News” Movie Making Party
Birthday child is the TV anchor as they interview the various correspondents. This party highlights the different range of skills and jobs held by police officers through the news of the day. The party guests act as correspondents from each of the different bureaus.
*All party hosts must be Members of the New York City Police Museum, at the Gold Shield level of $100. Parties ending after 5pm will also incur a charge of $25/hour after 5pm. Parties held on Sundays are granted private admittance to the Museum at an extra charge of $300, in addition to the price of membership.
** 1.5 hour parties are only available for children ages 4 and under with the exception of the Sunday private admission parties which can be for the full 2 hours.
Base Price Includes:
- Police Museum party invitations
- Party leader and staff at a ratio of 1 in staff for every 6 children (minimum of 3 in staff for every party)
- Name tags for each child
- Happy Birthday Paper goods
- Roosevelt Hall party space rental
- Admission to the police museum for children and adults.
- Rental of Police vests for all children
Additional party extras:
- Custom cakes
- Party food and refreshments
- NEW!! Make your own chocolates! Pastry chef teaches kids to decorate and make their own chocolates.
- Videographer or photographer
- Helium balloons
- Face painters
- Balloon artists
- Magician
- Superhero appearance
- Guitar sing-a-long
- McGruff appearance (when not part of the party theme)
- Police Themed Favors
- Custom Goody Bags
- Superhero themed Favors
