The Gaither Family Auditorium
Available: 9 am—midnight (Monday—Sunday)
Square Footage: 2640
Capacity: 198 (Seated)
Rental Fees: ( regular) $300* (9 am—5 pm) $400* (5:30 pm—midnight) (non-profit) $225* (9 am—5 pm) $325* (5:30 pm—midnight)
Types of Functions: Corporate meetings, lectures, seminars, concerts, theater
preformances, dance recitals, award ceremonies, presentations.
Amenities: In-house audiovisual equiment; wheelchair accessible; dressing room available.
The Josie Gordon Thorson—Classroom (A)
The Gateway Bank & Trust Company—Classroom (B)
Available: 9:00 pm—midnight (Monday—Sunday)
Square Footage: 400 (Each) Rooms can be converted into one large room 800 sq ft.
Capacity: 30 (Seated—each or 60 if converted to one large room)
Rental Fees: ( regular) $100* (9 am—5 pm) $200* (5:30 pm—midnight) (non-profit) $ 75* (9 am—5 pm) $150* (5:30 pm—midnight)
Types of Functions: Meetings, workshops, luncheons, presentations, small receptions. o Amenities: Catering allowed (choose from an approved catering list); The Nellie Maude
Owens Catering Kitchen (on-site); alcohol allowed (no red wine).
The J. Wilson Jones, Jr. (Festival Portico & Stage)
The Jewel & Lee Davenport (Portico South)
Available: 9 am—midnight (Monday—Sunday)
Square Footage: 3600 (Combined)
Capacity: 250 (Seated)
Rental Fees: ( regular) $400* (9 am—5 pm) $500* (5:30 pm—midnight) (non-profi) $350* (9 am—5 pm) $450* (5:30 pm—midnight)
Types of Functions: Weddings and receptions, holiday parties, luncheons and dinners,
silent auctions, proms.
Amenities: Bands/dancing allowed; catering allowed (choose from an approved catering list); The Nellie Maude Owens Catering Kitchen (on-site); alcohol allowed (no red wine).
The Museum Green
Available: 9 am—midnight (Monday—Sunday)
Acreage: 1.3 acres (Includes 40’ X 60’ Stage)
Capacity: 500 plus
Rental Fees: ( regular)$150* (9 am—5 pm) $250* (5:30 pm—midnight)
(non-profit) $100* (9 am—5 pm) $200* (5:30 pm—midnight)
Types of Functions: Weddings and receptions, holiday parties, luncheons and dinners,
community festivals, dances, concerts, award ceremonies,
performances, family reunions, class reunions.
Amenities: Stage; bands/dancing allowed; catering allowed; The Nellie Maude Owens
Catering Kitchen (inside); alcohol allowed.
Museum Rental Reservation Rules
Deposit: $100 non-refundable required at least 30 days in advance. Balance due at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled event.
*Charges include 4 hour time block including set-up and take down time and museum staff to oversee Museum and cleaning.
Additional $100 per hour charge for time exceeding 4 hours.
Guided Tours: Tours of the Museum and special exhibitions by Museum
Docents can be arranged for your guests. This service is
subject to availability and requires at least 3 weeks’
notice.
Museum Shop: The shop can be opened during your event. This
complimentary service is subject to availability and
requires at least 4 weeks’ notice.
Invitation: Your invitation or announcement must be approved by the designated
Museum staff prior to printing. This ensures the quality of the
Museum’s name, as well as the accuracy of the information related to
your event.
Audiovisual Equipment: Lectern and Microphone (No Charge)
Contact Lisa Doepker for additional information.
