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Choose Flandrau as the venue for your next private event! We offer a variety of facility rental options to suit your needs, with a fun and unique atmosphere that your guests are sure to remember. We can be the host for small meetings, receptions, lectures, private and after-hours planetarium shows.
Information
Scheduling and Availability:
- Daily after 5pm
- Daytime opportunities available on a case-by-case basis. Additional fees may apply if event is during regular business hours.
Areas and Max Occupancy: Up to 225
Available Rooms
- Science Exhibit Halls
- Eos Planetarium Theater
- Mezzanine Room
- Dinosaur Room
- Insect Room
Price Range
$150 to $850 base rate depending on spaces rented and activities selected. See breakdown below.
Contact
Reach out to us!
For more information about scheduling an event, please fill out our inquiry form.
Areas and Costs Per Hour
Science Center Exhibit Halls
- $850 base rate. Includes 2 hours. $300 for each additional hour.
- Add a planetarium show or your own PowerPoint/presentation for $200/hour (all A/V equipment included).
- 1 hour is given before and after for setup and cleanup
- Additional setup/cleanup time can be purchased at $50 per hour
- Standard cocktail style reception set up available
- Customized layouts may be accommodated for an additional fee
- 100 guest maximum for receptions
- Access to both exhibit hall floors included
- Additional $100 staffing fee to have Undersea Discovery exhibit open
- Events must be held after public hours
- Seated meals currently only available in lower level (call for occupancy)
- Seated meals not available on main science exhibit level.
- Tables and linens can be provided for an additional fee
- Order must be placed at least 15 business days prior to event date or rush fee may apply and/or no guarantee of availability
- Catering and bar selections must be coordinated and paid by customer
- $50 fee for any event requiring a bar
- $350 non-refundable deposit required to book/confirm event
Eos Planetarium Theater
- $500 base rate. Includes 2 hours. $200 for each additional hour (with the theater as your main event location).
- Half hour is given before and after for set up and clean up
- Additional time and/or practice time can be purchased at $50 per hour
- Practice time is dependent on availability of space and staff
- Slides, videos, etc. must be received at least 48 hours in advance of event. If using your own computer, adaptor/connection needs to be communicated at least 48 hours in advance.
- Half hour is given before and after for set up and clean up
- Events should be held outside of public hours. There is an extra fee for events held during public business hours.
- After Hours show only is $200 per hour space rental (for theater use only) plus group rate ($17 to $20 per person depending on your organization type).
- Group rate depends on the type of group requesting the event, see Group Visit Page.
- Strict NO food and drink policy
Mezzanine, Dinosaur Room, or Insect Room
- $150 for first hour. $100 for each additional hour.
- Half hour for set up and clean up
- Setup and clean up must also fall within business hours
- Spaces are priced separately
- Maximum 30 guests per room
- $200 per hour for events after hours
Discounts for Rentals
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20% UA Department
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10% Active Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium Membership
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10% Non-Profits and Title I