Either visit the mummies for an educational outing or become a young friend and have a sleepover in the Egyptian gallery! Young Friends can bring one adult and three friends. £27.50 per head. Bring your own supper and sleeping bags.

Great Russell Street, London WC1

Tel 020 7323 8000

Group rates and tours available.

Green Dragon Lane Brentford TW8

Tel 020 8568 4757

£17 per head includes a tour, an hour in the cafes games centre, a themed photograph and a well-filled party bag.

28-34 Tooley St SE1 2SZ

Tel 0207 403 7221

Timed entries are available; discounts available for groups of 10+. Eve went to a brilliant party here, followed by lunch over the road at Pizza Express – a keyring with a picture of the group was the perfect going home present.

Tel 0870 4003003 Group bookings

Birthday parties can be held on a BYO basis. Hire the party room with optional use of the soft play area. Free access to all galleries, exhibitions, shop and play areas.

Cambridge Heath Road, London E2

Tel 020 8983 5205

Hold a party in the sword gallery. Hire for a 2 1/2 hour party (1/2 hour for set-up) costs £152.50. Bring in catering or use the museum café. Berets and coats to try on; camoflage net to separate areas. Mr Twizzle does the entertainment or bring your own.

Royal Hospital Road, SW3

Tel 020 7730 0717

Birthday packages can include an IMAX movie, a SimEX ride and a meal in the Deep Sea Café. Cost from £10 per head. Max group size is 30; there is a £50 booking and co-ordinator fee. Party bags are available at £3.75. Suitable for 4-10 year olds. Sleepovers are also regularly held at the museum, for children between 8-11 years and cost £30 per head. Max group size is 10, including at least one adult. 380 people take part in each event. Call 020 7942 4909 for details.

Exhibition Road London SW7

Tel 0870 870 4846 (party bookings)

Entry to the museum is free. Group bookings can be made and there are activities to join in with. Alternatively, you can book a party for up to 15 5 to 12 year olds, at a cost of £200. Choose a theme, then dress up, make-up and put on a show with the help of a professional actor. Follow with lunch in Covent Garden

Russell Street, London WC2

Tel 020 7943 4700 or 020 7943 4750 (party bookings)