FAQ
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Membership and Admission
Children under the age of one are free.
All children and adults are $8/person unless you’re a part of a group with a reservation or are a member of the Playhouse.
We have a few different options for membership. Both last one year and expire at the end of the month in which they were purchased. Learn more here.
Option 1: Just For Two – $150/year
- This option includes one adult and one child.
Option 2: Family Membership – $225/year
- This option includes two adults and up to four children. Additional children can be added to the membership for an extra $25/child/year.
Option 3: Grandparents Membership – $200/year
- The grandparent’s package includes two adults and four grandkids. Adults must be a senior to be eligible.
Option 4: Deluxe Family Membership is $300/year
- This membership includes four adults and four children. Additional children can be added to the membership for an extra $25/child/year.
Members enjoy free general admission, discounts on birthday parties and events for the year that their membership is valid.
Memberships to the Discovery Playhouse are specific to the person(s) listed on the membership card. They are not transferable and cannot be shared between different people.
Groups and Parties
Group rates are for groups of 10 or more and need to be registered two weeks in advance. Groups must be some type of organized group, such as a school group, church group, camp group, etc.
Groups must have a 1:5 ratio of adults to children. Admission is $5/child adults are free! (only applicable to pre-scheduled groups)
Memberships and free passes may not be used in conjunction with a group admission.
A party at Discovery Playhouse includes 2 hours (120 minutes) in our party room and free, all-day admission for up to 36 guests (Includes children and adults). The time allowed for the party includes setup and breakdown.
Cost: $200 for Members / $250 for Non-Members
Additional guests are $5 per person. Memberships can not be used in conjunction with party attendance.
A 50%, non-refundable deposit is required to hold the reservation.
The Fairytale Essence adds an additional $85 per character.
One adult is required for every 5 children and children must be supervised at all times within the Playhouse.
Parties can be booked Friday (4:30-6:30pm), Saturdays (9-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm, 2-4pm, and 4:30-6:30pm) and Sundays (1-3pm and 3:30-5:30pm)
Requests for parties outside of our normal time/date slots will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for more details.
Each party time slot is limited to 2 hours, including set up and clean up.
Hours, Location, & Holidays
502 Broadway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm
Sunday: 1 to 6 pm
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Easter
Memorial Day
July 4th
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