Mansion Rentals
The East Alcove
The Mansion may be rented for dinner parties, weddings, family celebrations, business functions and other events. We can accomodate approximately 150 people for a reception or stand-up gathering, 80 for a served sit-down affair using two rooms, and 50 for a buffet sit-down affair or if all guests will be seated in the same room. The hourly rates below apply to the entire time Mansion access is needed, including caterer set up and clean up. The minimum rental period for a catered event is 4 hours. We can put you in touch with several area caterers if you need help finding one.
Please note: The Mansion may not be available for certain dates from January 1 to March 30. We reserve the winter months for Mansion renovations and exhibit renewal. Please call to see if your date will be available.
Fee Schedule1
| Events held Monday through Friday and ending prior to 4:00pm | |
|---|---|
| Hourly Rent for Set up/Tear down | $50 |
| Hourly Rent for Event | $75 |
| Events held Evenings and Weekends | |
| Hourly Rent for Set up/Tear down | $1002 |
| Hourly Rent for Event | $150 |
1 Rates include use of 4' round tables seating up to 50 guests, up to 70 banquet chairs, and six rectangular serving tables. All other equipment needed for your event must be provided by your caterer or a party rental firm.
2 Depending on the schedule of other activities in the mansion, set up for evening and weekend events may be accommodated prior to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, at the reduced rate of $40 per hour. Delivery of items during our normal business hours at no additional hourly charge is possible, provided there is no conflict with another mansion event or effort.
Non-profit/tax exempt organizations receive a 25% discount.
| Room Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drawing Room | 35' x 22' | Seats 50 at dining tables |
| Dining Room | 35' x 16' | Seats 30 at dining tables |
| Solarium | 9' x 22' | Suitable for a bar3 |
| Kitchen | 16' x 16' | |
3 Bar service must be provided by a pre-approved, properly licensed and insured caterer or server. Licensed bartenders at a reasonable hourly fee are available from our list of caterers. All beverages must be served in bottles, cans, or glasses (no kegs or pouring of shots). Cash bars and self-service of alchohol are not allowed.
Decorations and Music: Only electric or votive candles may be used. Please check with us regarding other decorations. Music may be played, but not at a volume that affects the structural integrity of the Mansion or the artifacts.
Rental contract terms supercede any information on this page, which is subject to change. We welcome your calls and emails for additional information.