Activity Center, Garden City Room, Theater, and Classroom

Activity Center

The Activity Center is one of our most versatile spaces. It is located off of our main entrance and can be rented for a variety of events including birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, luncheons and meetings. It can also be added on to a rotunda rental to be used as a Bridal Suite or additional space.

Rental Period: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 5-7 hours including setup and cleanup time (Hours can extend to midnight for a Rotunda Rental)

Due to CDC guidelines the number for seated and standing has been reduced to the following until further notice.

Capacity: 30 seated

Included: 4 six-foot rectangular tables, 20 chairs, wooden bar/serving area, parking

Garden City Room

The Garden City Room is another of our most versatile spaces. It is located off our Rotunda and can be rented for a variety of events.

Rental Period: Monday-Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm, 5-7 hours including setup and cleanup time (Hours can extend to midnight for Rotunda Rental)

Capacity: 40 seated
Included: 10 4' rounds and 40 chairs

Theater

The History Theater is a fixed-seat auditorium that can be used for presentations, lectures or meetings. A small reception can be set up on the second-floor balcony, just outside of the gallery.

Rental Period: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 5-7 hours including setup and cleanup time

Capacity: 84 fixed seating, theater style
No food or drink permitted

Included: Sound system, podium with microphone, projector and screen, 2 narrow four-foot rectangular tables, parking

Classroom

The Museum's Classroom is located within the museum, on the second floor, next to the James Brown, Godfather of Soul exhibition. The space is perfect for meetings.

Rental Period: Limited Availability, Please call to check for available dates and times.

Capacity: 40 seated

Included: 5 six-foot narrow rectangular tables, 40 chairs, some audio/visual equipment available upon request, parking