Birthday Parties

Get Ready to Party!

We are so excited that you are thinking about hosting a birthday party at the Johnson City Railroad Experience! Our staff and volunteers are party pros who go above and beyond to ensure you and your guests have an incredible time! Check out our general information below and if you’re ready to take the next step fill out the form at the bottom of this page. We hope to see you here soon!

Space Rental Fee:
$200 Non Member Rate
$150 Member Rate

Includes: Admission for the birthday child and their immediate family

Each individual guest is $7 unless they are an infant. You may elect to pay for your guests or we can use your guest list to charge them individually.

Our event space can currently accommodate no more than 35 guests total. We kindly ask that you ensure that your party is no larger than 35 guests. Please keep in mind that parents of children also add into your guest number.

The space rental fee for the party is due at time of booking. This payment is nonrefundable and unfortunately we are unable to offer credit for rescheduling. 
What we provide:
2 Hours of Event Space rental for your party
Access to the entire museum for 2 hours.
30 minutes of set up time.
Train Station announcement for your party.
Birthday party stickers for all your guests
All additional guests are $7 except for infants
A gift from the JCRE Team
Digital Invitation for you to send out.
Table Coverings
Refrigerator for your treats

What you provide:
Any food items you want including cake.
Candles are 100% ok in the museum
Plates, Culinary, Napkins
All decorations
Decorations may be hung in any way as long as the paint is not damaged.
Any party games/ activities you may want to do.

Extra Services:
Live Story Time $50 flat rate service
Take Home Craft $5 per child


Party start times are at 10:30 AM or at 2:00 PM.


Schedule for a morning party: 
10:00 AM Access to Party Space begins so you may set up.
10:30 AM Party begins
11:30 AM Train Station Announcement about your party boarding in the event space. Cake, presents, ect happen during this time
Any extra activities would be added on here
12:30 AM Party ends, clean up begins
1:00 PM Clean Up ends, and final payment is made.

Schedule for afternoon party:
1:30 PM Access to Party Space begins so you may set up.
2:00 PM Party begins
3:00 PM  Train Station Announcement about your party is done. Cake, presents, ect happen during this time or extra add on activities.
3:30 PM Party ends, clean up begins
4:00 PM Clean up ends and final payment is made.


To get started fill out this contact form below and our Birthday Party Coordinator Amy will reach out by phone shortly.

Birthday Form