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Ottawa Art Gallery Birthday Party

Art, pottery & painting, Museums · Downtown & Centretown · ★ 4.6 on Google (1,551 reviews)

Ottawa Art Gallery hosts Saturday birthday parties for kids and teens featuring an hour of educator-guided artmaking. Families get access to a studio space, fridge, and kitchenette for cake and refreshments.

At a glance

Starting price
$300 for 8 kids
Extra child
$28
Ages
Best for 5–12
Group size
Up to 12 kids
Party length
2 h
Setting
Indoor

Flat rate covers up to 8 artists. $50 late arrival/departure fee applies if more than 10 minutes outside scheduled time. Bookings must be made at least 30 days in advance.

Your party here

  • Birthday Partybest for 12 kids$300 for 8 + 4 × $28$412

With tax, the best fit comes to about $465.56 (13% HST).

Estimates before tax, from Ottawa Art Gallery's published prices (checked November 2026). Confirm with them when booking.

Party packages

Birthday Party

$300 for 8 kids

Up to 12 kids · 2 h · Ages 5–17 · $28 per extra child · Saturdays

  • 1 hour of guided art making with an OAG Educator
  • Choice of art activity (Clay Creatures, Process Art Bingo, Sticker Making, or Plasticine Painting)
  • 45 minutes for refreshments, cake and gifts
  • 15 minutes for cleanup
  • Fridge and kitchenette access
  • Food table setup

Food, cake & party rules

  • Party host includedYes
  • Food includedIncluded
  • Outside food allowedYes
  • Bring your own cakeYes
  • Nut-freeYes

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