The Huntsville Museum of Art is located downtown in
Big Spring International Park. The Museum offers one of
the most beautiful settings
in Huntsville and a unique
and special experience
for your guests.
The Huntsville Museum of Art is a splendid, elegant space for hosting special events both on the gallery level and upper level of the Museum. The Museum features prestigious touring exhibitions, contemporary Southern artists and shows that highlight works from our more than 2,300-piece permanent collection.
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Beck Meeting Room The gallery level, intimate Beck Meeting Room has dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful Big Spring International Park with a lagoon view. An enclosed sidebar is in this room. Shades may be lowered for slide and/or video presentations during events. |
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Richard-Roper Located gallery level, this charming space is ideal for small luncheons, meetings, dinners or party celebrations. The floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Big Spring International Park and the Von Braun Center. |
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The Board Room This room can be used alone for a single event such as a meeting or presentation or as an extension of the Great Hall. |
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The Kitchen |
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Great Hall This stunning room is perfect for large wedding receptions, elaborate dinners, corporate cocktail events, lunch meetings and seminars. Clerestory windows rim the ceiling of this spacious room in the upper level of the Museum. Shades may be lowered for slide and/or video presentations during the event. A baby grand piano is also available for rental. |
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North Patio The spacious and scenic North Patio overlooking the water is an ideal location for an array of events from a company cookout to a private reception. |
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The Parlor This room adjoins the Great Hall and can be used as an extension of the Great Hall or alone for a single event. A projection screen may be lowered for video or slide presentations. |
The Museum is available to corporate and professional organizations
as well as private individuals. Call to reserve your special events
for day or evening hours. Viewing the galleries and
special exhibitions may be included.
For current fee schedules and booking information, please contact the Facility Rental Office at 256.535.4350 ext. 207 or 1.800.786.9095.
GALLERY LEVEL
BECK MEETING ROOM
$750
$600 Non-Profit Organizations
$400 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the beautiful Big Spring International Park with a lagoon view. Amenities available at no charge; blackout shades can also be used as a projection screen. This room has a small kitchen.
RICHARD-ROPER ORIENTATION ROOM
$550
$450 Non-Profit Organizations
$275 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Big Spring International Park and the Von Braun Center. Amenities available at no charge.
NORTH PATIO
$500
$400 Non-Profit Organizations
$250 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Scenic area overlooks Big Spring International Park.
UPPER LEVEL
GREAT HALL
$1,200
$900 Non-Profit Organizations
$700 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Clerestory windows rim the ceiling of this spacious, elegant room. Amenities available at no charge; 15’ x 30’ screen, PA system. Baby grand piano – $350 rental charge
BOARD ROOM
$200
$150 Non-Profit Organizations
$100 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
This room can be used alone for a single event or as an extension of the Great Hall. Amenities available at no charge.
PARLOR
$200
$150 Non-Profit Organizations
$100 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
This room adjoins the Great Hall and can be used as an extension of that space or can be used alone for a single event. Amenities available at no charge; 5’ x 7’ projection screen.
CATERING KITCHEN
$150
$125 Non-Profit Organizations
This is a spacious and fully-equipped warming kitchen that adjoins the Board Room.
SPECIAL RATE– Great Hall, Board Room & Kitchen
$1,500
$1,300 Non-Profit Organization
$800 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Available amenities for all rooms excluding North Patio. Subject to confirmation.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
Great Hall, Board Room and Parlor
Capacity for dinner – 200 guests
Capacity for reception – 350 guests
DEPOSITS
• Half of the facility rental rate is required as a Non-Refundable Booking Fee in order to book an event. The remaining rental fee is due two weeks prior to the event.
• Hosts are required to pay a $300 Damage/Maintenance/Cleaning Deposit two weeks prior to the event. Portions or all of the deposit will be forfeited if damage, extra maintenance, or extradordinary cleanup occurs. For example, red wine stains, broken glass, damaged equipment, candle wax, cake on carpet, and more will result in fees charged, The Facility Rental Coordinator will determine these fees. Otherwise, the Deposit is refunded apporoximately two weeks after the event.
• If the above requirements are not met, the $300 Damage/Maintenance/Cleaning Deposit will be forfeited.
• If for any reason the damage, maintenance or cleaning exceeds the deposit, the Host agrees to pay the Museum the additional amount.
SUPPLEMENTAL FEES
• The Huntsville Museum of Art will provide security Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• There is a $60 per hour security staffing fee from 5:00 p.m. until one hour after the premises are vacated. This fee provides security to safeguard the Museum and its artwork, set up, break down and secure the Museum. Any rental that exceeds midnight will be charged $200 for each additional hour.
• Security does not function as personal security for the benefit of the Host or guests attending the event.
• Any extraordinary security staffing must be prearranged with the Facility Rental staff at the time the event is booked.
• In case events require rental space on both the Gallery Level and the Upper Level, the Host will be charged an additional $60 per hour for the extra security staffing requirements.
• Rental for Chairs and Tables – $1 per chair and $2.50 per table for all rentals
NOTE: Tentative reservations may be held for no more than three calendar days pending the signing of the Huntsville Museum of Art’s Facility Rental Agreement and payment of the required Booking Fee. Fees as listed subject to change.
Updated 03.13.08