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Rental Rates
Private Parties & Corporate Events
Entire Museum $2,500
One Floor $1,500
Dining Court $800
Non-Profit Events
Entire Museum $1,250
One Floor $750
Dining Court $400
Additional Required Fees
Required Staff* $50/hour
Rubbish Removal $50
*Manager and Custodian @ $25 each
For events with the majority of guests under the age of 18
an ADDITIONAL staff member is required @ $25/hour
Optional Programs
Planetarium Shows $125
Challenger Missions $50-250
Science Demos $125
Rental Facilities:
Auditorium $50-150
500 sq. feet
70 bench seats
Main Galleries & Norma Pfriem Dining Court
2,450 sq. feet
Dinner Seating for 75 maximum
Stand-up Reception for 300 maximum
Professional Catering Kitchen
Imperial Six Burner Stovetop
Imperial Convection Ovens
Hobart Dishwasher
Delfield Refrigerator & Freezer
Dumbwaiter to Dining Court |
Rental Guidelines
Eligibility
Reservations must be scheduled at least three
weeks in advance of the event. Due to limited
space, meeting places are scheduled according
to availability. Detailed plans and schedules,
including entertainment, set-up and clean-up
must be submitted for review at least two weeks
before the event. Reservations may be made up
to six months prior to the event; however, the
Discovery Museum reserves the right to preempt
a date no less than three months in advance of the
scheduled function if the facilities are needed for
a Museum function.
Catering
Distribution of food, liquor and beverages must be
provided by an insured caterer. The caterer is
responsible for set-up as well as clean-up of
tables, chairs and food preparation items.
Alcoholic beverages must be dispensed by a
professional caterer or bar service that carries
liquor liability insurance. Cash bars and ticket
systems are not permitted. Caterers are
responsible for providing all provisions including
staff. A list of caterers who are familiar with the
Museum is available upon request.
Parking
The Discovery Museum parking lot is available for
use during rentals; this lot includes 100 car
spaces, several handicapped spaces and a dropoff
circle. Parking lot security is the responsibility
of the renter. For information on the availability of
off-duty Bridgeport Police officers, call
(203) 576-7715.
Entertainment and Decorations
Renters must obtain approval from the Discovery
Museum before bringing in entertainment, audio
or video equipment. Decorations cannot be
affixed to any Museum surfaces unless prior
arrangements have been made. Candles are
permitted only when protected by non-flammable
containers. The use of propane tanks is not
allowed.
Deliveries and Set-up
Gallery events and set-up must take place outside
of regular Museum operating hours. All
deliveries, pick-ups and their times must be
arranged at least one week in advance of the
event. Deliveries will be made through the freight
entrance on the south side of the Main Building.
An elevator is available for use.
Other
The renters must provide required permits
to the Museum prior to the event. Renters
are responsible for providing a certificate of
insurance, with the Museum named as an
additional insured party, at least two weeks
prior to the event. This must include
notation of liquor liability insurance if
applicable.
Smoking is not permitted in the building.
The Museum is not responsible for stored
items before, during or after an event.
For more information, to arrange a tour of
the Museum or to schedule an event, please
contact David Hawkins at (203) 372-3521 x131
or hawkins@discoverymuseum.org.
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