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Social Event Spaces

Brick Courtyard

The museum’s most popular event space, the brick courtyard can host up to 400 guests in a venue that makes a statement. Lush twinkle-lit ficus trees, monumental flat arches, and a waterfall designed around the Roosevelt Dam accent the red brick surroundings.

Sandstone Lobby

By day, a two-story glass vestibule that opens into the courtyard naturally lights the museum lobby. The sandstone walls and polished sandstone floors are softly backlit in the evening. A grand staircase adds to the ambiance. This lovely setting can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner.

Glass Pavilion

The glassed-in pavilion overlooks a stream-fed riparian area.  The building seats up to 60 guests for lunch or dinner. The building also lends itself well as an exhibit space or attractive addition for food and beverage service adjacent to the courtyard.

Desert Terrace

The raised terrace celebrates the construction of Roosevelt Dam and overlooks the courtyard. Surrounded by native landscaping, this intimate area is great for cocktail receptions and small gatherings.

 Includes:

• Rental of the brick courtyard for a half day
• Basic access to commercial kitchen by caterer
• Tables and chairs
• Staff set-up and take-down of museum equipment

Note: On Mondays, the sandstone museum lobby may be used in place of the brick courtyard or as an additional rented area for $700 set up.

Includes:

• Rental of the pavilion for a half day
• Basic access to commercial kitchen by caterer
• Tables and chairs
• Staff set-up and take-down of museum equipment

• Rental of the brick courtyard or lobby space
• Basic access to commercial kitchen by caterer
• Tables and chairs
  • Premium folding chairs for 200
  • 20 6’ round dining tables
  • 12 30” high-top cocktail tables
  • Catering tables
  • Other additional tables
• Staff set-up and take-down of museum equipment
• Security guard
• Mats for cords and food and beverage service

Equipment

• Patio heaters for brick courtyard for $60 each (10 available)
• LCD projector and 7’ x 7’ screen for $75 (1 available)

• Luminaries for museum entrance for $2 each (30 available)
• Lamppost lighting for brick courtyards for $50 each (6 available)
• Dramatic accent lighting for indoor or outdoor spaces for $275

• Orientation Point Plaza for cocktail hour use for $200
• Glass Pavilion for use as bar, serving space or additional seating area for $350
• Desert Terrace for cocktail reception use for $350
• Museum exhibits open for two hours of private viewing for $250
• Full day use of kitchen for on-site cooking for $200
• Full use of Orientation Point Plaza for event duration for $800

Commemorative Gift

• Engraved brick commemorating day placed into the Walk into History for $90

• Selected vendor partners are available for exciting décor, lighting, audio/visual, tenting, and valet parking options. See the event manager for more information.

Events with equipment needs for greater than 200 attendees must use a supplementary equipment rental company. Linens and centerpieces are not included. Standing cocktail tables are available for cocktail or hors d'oeuvres receptions.

Information and prices subject to change without notice.

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