Rental Information

The museum ranks as one of the area’s most unique venues for a wide range of events such as meetings, dinners, banquets, weddings, parties, presentations, and receptions. gallery photoThe museum and its exhibits, charming back porch overlooking the bayou and serene bayou-side park offer unlimited options.

The 7000 square foot museum can accommodate up to 300 guests. Your rental includes standard set-up,janitorial services, access to the permanent exhibits, kitchen, and bayou side outdoor area.

Call 985.580.7200 to discuss availability and rental rates.

 

 

Rental Fees

 Basic Rental Fee  One Attendant Table & Chairs Bayouside Gallery
$400 (max. 5 hrs.) Each additional hour (or fraction therof) $100 (Closed to regular traffic)  $15.00 per hour  12 tables / 96 chairs  Total access during or after regular hours 
Permanent Exibit Kitchen Outdoor Area
Total access during of after regular operating hours.  Total access during or after regular operating hours  Total access during or after rugular operating hours 
 
 Basic Rental Fee  One Attendant Table & Chairs Bayouside Gallery
$200 (max. 2 hours). Each additional hour (or fraction thereof) $50    6 tables / 48 chairs  Total access during regular operating hours 
Permanent Exibit Kitchen Outdoor Area
Total access during regular operating hours  Total Access  Parking - access to available spaces  
 
 Basic Rental Fee  One Attendant Table & Chairs Bayouside Gallery
$10 per person (min of 15 people) (less than 2 hours) Each additional hour. (or fraction therof) $50    3 tables / 24 chairs  Total access during regular operating hours 
Permanent Exibit Kitchen Outdoor Area
Total access during regular operating hours  Limited access  Parking - access to available spaces 
 
 Basic Rental Fee  One Attendant Table & Chairs Bayouside Gallery
$50 (non-profit only) - general meeting - 2 hr. Each additional hour (or fraction thereof)    6 tables / 48 chairs  Total access during regular operating hours 
Permanent Exibit Kitchen Outdoor Area
Total access during regular operating hours  Limited access  Parking - access to available spaces 
 
Additional Charges
Your rental package includes normal lighting, temperature control, standard set-up, event coordination and janitorial services. Also available are advertising, staffing, "Rosie the Spoonbill" mascot appearance, additional equimpment, table linens, outside cleanup and other special services requested or requiried. Recommendations for catering service, security and general liability insurance are also available.
Easel & Flipchart $10 / day 
Museum Mascot " Rosie the Spoonbill" $20 / hour 
Screen & Projector $40 / day 
Table Linens $20/ table 
TV & VCR $40 / day 

Additional rates may be negotiated to fit the occasion.