The Museum of Natural History’s gallery spaces are available after-hours for receptions and dinners. Rental reservations must be made one month in advance of the event. Event set-up cannot begin before 4:30pm on any day and events must end by 11:00pm and cleaned up by 12:00am.
The Museum has a list of recommended caterers, available upon request. We are happy to work with any caterer who is new to our facility.
Additional Services: Planetarium shows or guided tours of the exhibits may be scheduled in advance. Fees are $5 per person (minimum charge of $50).
See below for information and restrictions.
University of Michigan Departments
- Cost: UM department rentals are $58 per hour (that guests are present) plus an additional $58 set-up/clean-up processing fee. You can request security for an additional fee.
- Departments must pay using a University shortcode.
- Food and Drink can be consumed on the first floor Rotunda and Second floor Hall of Evolution spaces ONLY. The entire museum is open during the rental for a general browse.
- Capacity: Strolling events are limited to 125 people; seated dinners are limited to 100 people.
- The Museum does not have air conditioning – therefore rentals during the summer months are discouraged but possible.
Click to download the Rental Agreement (PDF).
Non U-M Organizations
- Cost: $600.00 for up to four hours, and $125 for each additional hour. Charges for Museum rentals start when set-up begins.
- Food and Drink can be consumed on the first floor Rotunda and Second floor Hall of Evolution spaces ONLY. The entire museum is open during the rental for a general browse.
- Capacity: Strolling events are limited to 125 people; seated dinners are limited to 100 people.
- The Museum does not have air conditioning – therefore rentals during the summer months are discouraged but possible.
Click to download the Rental Agreement (PDF).
Questions?
For rental information or reservations, please call the main office at (734) 764-0480, or email ummnh.scheduling@umich.edu.
