General Policies

The Hunter Museum's rental prices, policies and details.

Rental Availability and Details

• Evening availability Monday through Wednesday; Friday through Sunday
• Daytime rental available Monday through Friday in the Museum Auditorium
• Renters must be a member of the Museum with a minimum of a Donor level membership
• Saturday rentals from April through October require the rental of all spaces
• Evening events may begin at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., or 7 p.m. for a four-hour rental
• Daytime events should conclude no later than 4 p.m.
• One hour for set up and one hour for break down is included in rental fee

Event Space and Prices

Grand Foyer

2,400 sq. ft.

$2,500

160 banquet,

240 standing

Auditorium

1,420 sq. ft.

$1,000

64 banquet, 100 standing

Foyer & Auditorium

3,820 sq. ft.

$3,500

224 banquet, 340 standing

River Terrace

8,000 sq. ft.

$2,500

220 banquet, 750 standing

Paley Terrace

1,410 sq. ft.

$1,000

40 banquet, 75 standing

All Spaces

$4,500

or prime Saturday

Gallery access

$4.00 per guest

Corporate and non-profit discounts available for qualifying events

Date Reservation

• A date may be held for seven (7) days without a deposit
• All contracts should be reviewed and signed in person
• Contract is due with ½ deposit within 10 days of issue date
• Remainder of rental fee is due 30 days prior to event date
• Rental fee is non-refundable and non-transferable

Event Guidelines

• Food, tables and decorations must be provided by approved vendors
• No candles, matches, ferns, balloons, glitter, confetti, rice, loose petals, sparklers or fountains
• Alcohol service provided through the Museum
• Food, beverage, and photography is not allowed in galleries
• Museum is a smoke-free environment for both indoor space and outdoor terraces
• Smoking is allowed in front of the Museum entrance
• Renter is liable for any damages or injury to property and guests
• Renters may not display, sell, give away, or auction art work of any type