The Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville offers a variety of rental space for events, meetings and other gatherings. It is both a unique and ideal host for wedding receptions, holiday parties, conferences, meetings, and much more. Whether your needs require a small meeting place or the entire museum facility, VMNH has a package sure to suit your needs. From the Walker Lecture Hall to The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont Hall of Ancient Life to education classrooms, the museum offers a unique hosting opportunity that will fit your needs.

Inquiries & Reservations

Anyone interested in hosting an event at the Virginia Museum of Natural History is encouraged to contact the museum's special events manager, Carolyn Seay, at 276-634-4166 or carolyn.seay@vmnh.virginia.gov to discuss your needs, expectations and requirements.  The below listing of rental packages serves as a guideline of what the museum can offer.  Customized rentals are available.

Evening Rental Packages

Mr. & Mrs. L. Dudley Walker Lecture Hall Package
Capacity: 100 People (Lecture Style); 90 (reception style); 64 people (table seating style)
Square Feet: 925

The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont Hall of Ancient Life
Capacity: 96 people (seated)
Square Feet: 3,300 plus the adjoining patio area
Fee:  $1,000 for Friday or Saturday;  $750 Tuesday through Thursday

All Facilities Package
Fee:  $1,500 for Friday or Saturday
This package includes The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont Hall of Ancient Life, the Mr. and Mrs. L. Dudley Walker Hall, and the museum grounds.

Day or Evening Rental Packages

Claude Moore Foundation Classroom
Capacity: 36 adults or 44 children (tables & chairs) or 60 adults or children (chairs only)
Square Feet: 981
Fee: $100

Charity League Classroom
Capacity: (table and chairs): 24 adults or 32 children (tables & chairs) or 40 adults or children (chairs only)
Square Feet: 712
Fee: $75

Combined Classrooms
Classrooms #1 and #2
Capacity: 60 adults or 76 children (table and chairs) or 100 adults or children (chairs only)
Square Feet: 1,693
Fee: $175

Distance Learning Center
Capacity: 20 to 30 (table and chairs) or 40 (chairs only)
Square Feet: 908
Fee: $100

Main Conference Room
Capacity: 25
Fee: $100