The Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville offers a variety of rental opportunities for events, meetings, and other gatherings. The museum can serve as a unique and ideal facility to host 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.
Inquiries & Reservations
To book an event at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, please contact Lynn Elmahmoud at 276-403-8550 or mary.elmahmoud@vmnh.virginia.gov to discuss your needs, expectations and requirements.
Rental Packages
All prices listed below are based on a 4-hour event. For events longer than 4 hours, a $25 per hour security fee will be charged.
Evening events must begin after 5 p.m. and end by 11 p.m., including cleanup. The museum's public areas are not available for rental or set up before 4 p.m.
Mr. & Mrs. L. Dudley Walker Lecture Hall Package
Availability and Pricing
Friday and Saturday: $300
Tuesday – Thursday: $180
Capacity
100 people lecture style
90 reception style
64 with table seating
Square Feet
925
Harvest Foundation Hall of Ancient Life Package
Availability and Pricing
Friday and Saturday (after 5 p.m. only): $600
Tuesday – Thursday (after 5 p.m. only): $400
Capacity
150 people for a seated event
250 reception style
Square Feet
3,300
All-Museum Package
Availability and Pricing
Friday and Saturday: $900
This package includes The Harvest Foundation Hall of Ancient Life and the Mr. & Mrs. L. Dudley Walker Lecture Hall, along with the museum grounds.
Additional Rental Information
- The Museum Store (gift shop) may be opened and staffed for a fee of $100.
- Additional security for attendance over 200 people requires an additional fee of $25 per hour.
- Tour guides, if available, require a fee of $25 per hour.
- A 25% discount will be offered to state and government agencies and 501(c)3 non-profit organizations (verification must be attached to contract).
- A 25% discount will be offered to military personnel.
- A 25% discount will be offered to Small Business Partners ($250 Level).
- A 25% discount will be offered to Tiger Swallowtail Members.
Deposits & Refunds
- A non-refundable fee of 50% of the total rental charge and signed contract are required to confirm facility rental. The remainder of all rental fees is due one month prior to the event.
- A damage deposit of $500 is due with the signed contract. If there has been no damage to the museum's facilities or grounds following the event, the deposit will be returned. In the event of cancellation two weeks or less from the event date, the entire damage deposit will be forfeited.
Performance Stage Rental
Availability & Pricing
Weekends: $500
Weekdays: $250
An additional fee of $75 will be charged for performance stage delivery outside Martinsville city limits.
All performance stage rentals will include $100 damage deposit. A gouge of the protective surface material or other minor damage will be a $25 per gouge penalty. All other forms of damage will be at the owners discretion. If no damage occurs, the $100 will be refunded.