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LEVEL

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

FIFTH FLOOR

SPACE

First FloorExhibit Areas

First Floor and Auditorium

Second FloorExhibit Areas

Second Floor and Special Exhibit Gallery

Third FloorExhibit Areas

Board Room andBicentennial Terrace

CAPACITY

400 reception250 seated

260 seatswheelchair accessible

300 reception120 seated

625 reception400 seated

350 reception200 seated

20 seated

AVAILABILITY

Night only

Night only

Night only

Limited availability

Night only

Day and Night

RENTAL FEE

$950

$1,250

$1,000

$1,500

$1,200

$300 · half weekday$500 · full day or night

Prices subject to change.

LEVEL

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

FOURTH FLOOR

COMBINATIONS

SPACE

First FloorExhibit Areas

Second FloorExhibit Areas

Third FloorExhibit Areas

Environmental Conference Center and Terrace

CAPACITY

300 reception120 seated

200 reception

200 reception

250 reception175 seated

AVAILABILITY

Night only

Night only

Night only

Day and Night

RENTAL FEE

$1,400

$1,400

$1,400

$1,300 · full day$1,800 · night

Combination discounts and nonprofit rates are available. Contact the rental coordinator for pricing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact us at 919.707.9845 or museum.rentals@naturalsciences.org or visit our website at naturalsciences.org/visitor-info/rent-the-museum

For safety considerations, the maximum capacity for each rental space is listed. Please know that the capacity listed for each rental space does not account for any additional equipment, vendors, or configurations for your museum event and the capacity for your event may be lower based on your overall layout. Please consult with the Museum Rental Coordinator for additional information.

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Additional rental costsMEMBERSHIPMembership in Friends of the Museum is required to rent the Museum. Non-members will be billed $72.43 for a membership and will enjoy full benefits of a one-year family membership including free or reduced admission to Museum special exhibits and free admission to more than 300 science museums worldwide.

SECURITYSecurity personnel are paid to arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the event and remain until 30 minutes after the event is contracted to end. There is a 3-hour minimum for officers to be scheduled. The Museum Rental Coordinator will make all security arrangements and notify Client of quantity needed. The cost is $35 per hour per officer.

TECHNICAL FEESAudiovisual equipment is available throughout the Museum. Requests for A/V needs are required 30 days prior to the event. A full list of equipment, pricing and technician fees is available upon request.

MUSEUM STORESThe Museum Store and the Center Store are avail able for after-hours events. There is a staffing fee required for this service based off of the total hours of your event.

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Abbreviated client requirementsPlease review the abbreviated list of requirements belowto ensure a safe and enjoyable event for you and your guests. The complete list is included with your contract.

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Museum closes at 5 p.m. Event rentals are typically scheduled between 6 and 10 p.m. Additional times are accommodated as available.

For the safety of our animals, the following items arenot allowed in the Museum: balloons, bubbles, confetti, fog machines, popcorn and streamers.

Cut flowers may be used but live, potted plants are not

allowed in the Museum.

Amplified music is allowed in certain areas of the Museum. Staff will let you know where these areas are located.

A dance floor must be used in all areas designated for dancing.

The Client shall provide greeters for the event.

Outside food and alcohol are not permitted.

Smoking is prohibited throughout the Museum.

CATERER INFORMATIONRocky Top Hospitality919.707.8060museumevents@rockytophospitality.com

The Museum reserves the right to refuse any event, or to slightly alter an event’s layout, menu or other detail to meet Museum guidelines. We will work with you to ensure that your event is a wonderful occasion.

AmenitiesTABLES AND CHAIRSWhen available, a limited number of tables and folding chairs are available at no additional charge.

Educational programsENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL EVENTWITH MUSEUM EDUCATORS!Entertain your guests with programs on everything from dinosaurs and whales to spiders and snakes. These hands-on programs will inspire enthusiasm for learning more about these amazing creatures. We are happy to customize or create a program to suit your interests! Pricing is customized for each program and starts at $100/hour.

Contact us at 919.707.9845 or museum.rentals@naturalsciences.org.

Photos are courtesy of Karen Swain; Jay Mangum; David Strevel, Capital City Camera Club; Tara Parker Photography and Azul Photography.

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Downtown amenitiesConvenient to churches, hotels, restaurants, historicsites, museums, theaters and government buildings. Free evening and weekend parking in lots and on the street, as well as R-line (free bus route), carriage and rickshaw rides, self-guided walking tours and Segway tours.

LocationThe Museum is located between the Capitol andLegislative buildings in historic downtown Raleigh.

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES11 West Jones StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27601www.naturalsciences.org/visitor-info/rent-the-museum

The Nature Research Center is across the street at 121 West Jones StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27603

FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact us at 919.707.9845 or museum.rentals@naturalsciences.org.

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