Birthdays only happen once a year… so make one of life’s special 🥳 moments more 🎉special!
Looking for things to do in CT for your child’s birthday?

Nature’s Art Village in Montville, CT, has a solution.
Hold a birthday party indoors at The Discovery Depot, educational activities for kids.

The Dinosaur Place offers Group rates for 2026 for schools, daycares, camps & other organizations.

Saturdays & Sundays only
Click BUY TICKETS HERE button to check the availabilities and to reserve your spot!

Time slots:
Session #1: 1 PM – 2:45 PM
Session #2: 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM

What to expect:
🎂 Private indoor climate controlled area at Discovery Depot, 1650 Rte. 85, Montville, CT
🎂 Easy access to Discovery Depot activities: mining for gems, panning for gold, or cutting geodes!
🎂 Access to kitchen area: Sink, Refrigerator & Freezer
🎂 Tables + Table Cloth + Chairs
🎂 Name on LED Display – Route 85
🎂 You can bring the cake, food, drinks, presents, balloons & your own decorations!

Costs:
• A non-refundable deposit of the full amount of $125 is due at time of booking to reserve your time slot.
• Additional charges will apply for any activities such as Jackpot Mine, Thunder Creek, and the Geode Center. Payment will be due on the day of your event prior to the start of any of these activities.

Please see our “Indoor Activities” page for more information.

For Schools, Daycares, Camps +
Other Organizations

• 20-49 people 10% OFF
• 50-74 people 15% OFF
• 75-125 people 20% OFF
• One free chaperone for every 20 paying guests

Group Form

Please fill out this form to be contacted by our Event Coordinator

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Rent a Party Area

Indoor Area at Discovery Depot

Looking for things to do in CT for your child’s birthday?
Experience unique Indoor Adventures in Montville, CT!

Looking for things to do in CT for your child’s birthday?
Experience unique Indoor Adventures in Montville, CT and bring those discoveries home with you!

Mining

Panning

Birthday Party for Kids