Hold your next executive meeting, training session or seminar at the Museum of Natural History. The Museum Boardroom comfortably accommodates 18-20 people around the table (although room capacity is 25). Food and beverages are permitted, as are working lunches, however catering arrangements must be made by the organization party renting.
Equipment: The room is equipped with a pull-down screen, white-board and markers, telephone, flip charts, an internet connection (requires 72 hrs notice) and a coat closet. Please review the equipment rental information and fees if you wish to use Museum equipment or intend to hook up a laptop computer.
Planning
a presentation, press-conference or a panel discussion?
The Museum Auditorium accommodates lecture-style presentations
of various sizes. Fixed seating is available for 60.
Additional chairs may be available (with notice).
Room seating capacity 80.
Equipment:
The Auditorium is equipped with a large,
pull-down screen, MULTI-MEDIA UNIT, DVD,VCR, Podium
with fixed Microphone, Overhead Projector, Slide Projector,
and Internet Connection (72hrs notice required). Please
review the Equipment
Rental Information and FeeSheet
if you wish to use Museum equipment or intend to hook
up a laptop computer (not provided).
The
Museum of Natural History brings a unique atmosphere
to your special event. The Marine Gallery and Museum
Foyer provides a memorable setting. The Museum may
add special ambiance to your event.
The Museum is most suitable for stand-up receptions
or cocktail-style events. Please note that there are
no kitchen facilities on site.
Gallery
Rentals may also be combined with use of the Museum
Backyard during the summer months. See the Museum
Backyard Section for more details.
Gallery Rental Fees:
$585
+ $26/hr for staff assistance/consultation
*
$165 clean up fee applies
Fees are negotiated with Museum staff before the event is confirmed. Prices may vary depending upon the level of staff involvement or set-up requirements. Staff consultation with caterers, florists and assistance during the event is compensated by an hourly rate.
The
Museum backyard offers a natural setting for events
ranging from informal gatherings to wine and cheese
receptions.
The backyard may be available for rent during regular Museum hours for informal events. If you are interested in renting the backyard during regular Museum hours, please review Renting from the Museum - Hours, Regulations and Rental Information. If you are interested holding a special event in the backyard, please review Gallery/Special Event Rental Regulations and Considerations for more information.
Backyard
Rental Fees: Backyard events vary in size
and may or may not require staff involvement. Prices
range and are dependant upon services provided.
Hold your next executive meeting, training session or seminar at the Museum of Natural History. The Museum Boardroom comfortably accommodates 18-20 people around the table (although room capacity is 25). Food and beverages are permitted, as are working lunches, however catering arrangements must be made by the organization party renting. 
The
Museum backyard offers a natural setting for events
ranging from informal gatherings to wine and cheese
receptions.