Host Your Next Event at the Museum
The Florida Museum's Central Gallery, Galleria, Lucille T. Maloney Classroom and Butterfly Rainforest Gallery are available to individuals, corporations, community organizations, and University of Florida groups and organizations.
Additional Fees & Equipment Rental
Rental Reservation Request Form
Full Museum (Three Hour Event)
Available for Private Events: After 5:30 p.m., Monday - Sunday.
| University Affiliated | Non-Profit/Non-University | Private/Commercial |
| $1500 | $2000 | $2500 |
Clients choosing to rent the full museum will have access to the Central Gallery, Galleria and Butterfly Rainforest Gallery and will have equipment rental fees waived.
Central Gallery & Galleria (Three Hour Event)
Available for Private Events: After 5:30 p.m., Monday - Sunday.
| University Affiliated | Non-Profit/Non-University | Private/Commercial |
| $700 | $900 | $1100 |
Equipment Rental is not included in Venue Rental Fee.
Butterfly Rainforest Gallery (Three Hour Event)
Available for Private Events: After 5:30 p.m., Monday - Sunday.
| University Affiliated | Non-Profit/Non-University | Private/Commercial |
| $1200 | $1400 | $1600 |
Equipment Rental is not included in Venue Rental Fee.
Lucille T. Maloney Classroom (Lectures, Meetings and Workshops only)
Available for Private Events: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. (Please contact Event Staff to discuss further availability.)
| Rate Per Hour | Full Classroom Capacity: 150 maximum* |
2/3 Classroom Capacity: 80 maximum* |
1/3 Classroom Capacity: 40 maximum* |
| University/Non-Profit | $45 | $35 | $25 |
| Private/Commercial | $60 | $50 | $40 |
* Capacity is contingent upon setup configuration. Classroom Style = tables and chairs, Auditorium Style = chairs only.
Equipment Rental is not included in Venue Rental Fee.
Additional Fees & Equipment Rental
Additional Fees:
| Butterfly Rainforest Tickets | Call for Special Event Rate |
| Set-Up and Break-Down (Required) | $75 per hour |
| Additional Hours For events held in the Central Gallery, Galleria and Butterfly Rainforest that exceed three hours |
$150 per hour |
| Weekend Equipment Storage | $50 |
Equipment Rental:
| Table (36' Round, Pub) | $8 |
| Table (8' Banquet) | $10 |
| Chair | $1 |
| Podium and Microphone (Groups < 75) | $40 |
| Podium and Microphone (Groups > 75) | $75 |
| Screen - Standard Tripod (Small Group, Dim: 4'11" X 4'8") | $50 |
| Screen - Hanging (Large Group, Dim: 8' X 6') | $75 |
Preferred Caterers
Celebrations Catering, (352) 377-0787, www.celebrations-catering.com
Classic Fare Catering, (352) 392-3463, www.gatordining.com
Olive You Eat Well, (352) 379-0281, www.oliveyoueatwell.com
Stewart's Catering Company, (352) 335-4527
Third Place Pub and Grille, (352) 378-0721, www.haileguide.com/ThirdPlacePubGrille.html
White Apron Catering, (352) 376-8467, www.whiteaproncatering.com
Preferred Vendors
A'vie Weddings and Events, (352) 338-7577, www.avie.biz
Beautiful Moments Party Rental & Supplies, (352) 307-8180, www.beautifulmomentsparty.com
Floral Expressions, (352) 375-1234, www.floralexpressionsflorist.com
K-Gallery, (352) 870-2521, www.k-gallery.com
Keith Watson Productions, (352) 264-8812, www.keithwatsonproductions.com/
Venue Fees are exclusive of 6.25% sales tax and required liability insurance.
For detailed fee and rental policy information, please contact the Florida Museum's Special Events Office at (352) 273-2045 or submit a Rental Reservation Request.
Organized programming in public spaces, for the purposes beyond regular museum visitation, is not permitted by outside parties during regular museum hours.