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Bryant Upchurch
Fernbank Museum
Events
BANQUET
recepTion
theatre
Style
SQ. FEET
Auditorium
178
Board Room
12
Conference Room
A or B
Event
James E. Fitts
Jeff Bach
Fernbank Museum
capacity
AVAILABILITY
PRICING
1,520
8 a.m.5 p.m.
7 days a week
$1,000
280
8 a.m.5 p.m.
7 days a week
$500
50
836
8 a.m.5 p.m.
7 days a week
$500
$2,000
$2,000
$3,500
$3,000
$3,500
100
125
200
2,496
Front Lobby
100
350
150
2,000
$2,000
Great Hall
400
600
200
8,400
$5,000
$5,500
$5,500
IMAX Theatre
315
4,600
$2,500
$2,500
100
125
200
2,040
$2,000
$2,500
$2,500
sandraandgreg.com
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Natural History.
Host your event at Fernbank museum
Drew Newman
GREAT HALL
Fernbank Museum
Wittmayer
The
Rental Fee:
$5,000 SundayThursday
$5,500 Saturday
$8,500 SundayThursday
$9,000 Saturday
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The
The
FERNBANK CAF
STAR GALLERY
(JanuaryNovember)
(December only)
$3,500 Saturday evenings
Jeff Roffman
James E. Fitts
Fernbank Museum
James E. Fitts
One of the most unique event spaces in Atlanta, this stunning oval room with dramatic mood lighting features a fiber optic
ceiling that showcases the constellations of the evening sky. The sea and stars combine with complimentary access to
The World of Shells exhibition, featuring a collection of exotic and beautiful shells from around the world. The Star Gallery
is a spectacular setting for dinner, cocktails, hors doeuvres or a variety of other set-ups. And with 542 twinkling stars to set
the mood, the forecast for your event always calls for an enchanting evening.
Rental Fee:
$2,000 SundayThursday
$4,000 SundayThursday
$2,500 Saturday
$4,500 Saturday
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sandraandgreg.com
Fernbank Museum
Wittmayer
Wittmayer
AND TERRACE
Jeff Roffman
Lobby
Exhibitions
Rental Fee:
SaturdayThursday
$2,000 SundayThursday
$4,000 SundayThursday
Dan Schultz
Fernbank Museum
$2,000 Friday
(JanuaryNovember)
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Fernbank Museum
Fernbank Museum of Natural History offers exclusive evening rentals for your event. Your event coordinator will
work with you from start to finish and will be on-site at the beginning of your event. After our event coordinator has ensured
everything is running smoothly, an event supervisor will remain on-site through the end of your event. Call our Special
Booking
BOOKING AN EVENT
After 14 days, your date will be
confirmed only after we have received
a signed rental agreement and payment
in full. We also require that you supply
a certificate of insurance that insures
the Museum for the evening of your
event, which we must receive no later
than 14 days prior to your event date.
Please request our facility rental
agreement for specific coverage
requirements and other details.
Event Start and End Times
Because Fernbank runs programs
daily, the Museum is available for
evening special event rentals only
after 6 p.m. All events must conclude
by 1 a.m.*
Catering
We have hand-selected the finest
Atlanta caterers to service your event
at the Museum. All food must be
provided by one of these approved
partners. Fernbanks preferred
caterersAffairs to Remember, A
Divine Event, Bold American Catering,
Dennis Dean Catering, A Legendary
Event and Proof of the Pudding
proudly offer a variety of menu
options and services for your event.
Please contact the caterers directly
for more information.
AN EVENT
Parking
We offer our event guests free
parking in the Museum parking lots.
The parking areas can accommodate
371 vehicles for self-parking. Valet
parking or alternative transportation
is mandatory for all events with an
estimated guest count of 600 or more.
If your event requires additional off-site
parking, you will be responsible for
arranging and contracting the space
and shuttle service.
APPROVED CATERERS
Affairs to Remember
affairs.com
404.872.7859
Bold American Catering
boldamerican.com
404.815.1178
Dennis Dean Catering
DennisDeanCatering.com
404.475.1002
Music
We can accommodate indoor music
in any of our rental spaces. Music
levels must conform to standard
county noise ordinances, and outdoor
music must end by 11 p.m.
A Divine Event
adivineevent.com
770.587.9117
Additional Services
We are happy to arrange additional
services for your event such as coat
check, audio visual needs, special
shopping hours in the Museum Store,
volunteers to answer questions
inside exhibitions and more. Some
fees may apply.
To provide your event with an added
touch, our Museum Store personal
shoppers provide complimentary
assistance with finding unique,
quality gifts for your guests. Please
ask your event coordinator for
specific information.
A Legendary Event
legendaryevents.com
404.869.8858
PREFERRED LIGHTING
VENDORS
Active Production and Design
activeproductionanddesign.com
404.633.3527
Magnum Companies
magnumco.com
404.872.0553
Beverage
SERVICE
We are proud to offer premium beverage services for your event. There is a choice of three bar set-up options: a hosted bar based
on hourly payment, a hosted bar based on consumption or a cash bar. You may also choose between a premium bar which
includes liquor, beer and wine, or a limited bar that includes beer and wine. Both options include non-alcoholic beverages.
Hourly Prices per Person: Client is charged a flat rate per person.
HOURLY PRICING
Premium Bar
(3-hour event)
Limited Bar
(3-hour event)
Beer
Champagne
$2.00 each
Additional Charges
Applicable charges may include, but are not limited to: beverages, bartenders, wine passers, 7% sales tax and 18%
service charge. Full beverage payment is required 14 days prior to your event.
Labor
We require one bartender for every 75 guests, which incurs a fee of $25 per hour, per bartender for event time, 1 hour set-up
and 1 hour break down (5-hour minimum). Fernbank also offers wine passing for receptions and wine service during dinner.
Please contact an event coordinator for more information and additional pricing.
Additional Beverage Options
At your request we will offer martinis and cordials for $7.50 per glass. Sparkling wine is also available at $5.50 per
glass. We will gladly assist with special ordering any liquor, beer, wine or champagne not on the standard beverage list.
Beverage Minimums
There is a beverage minimum of $3,000 on all Saturday evenings as well as Friday evenings in December. Beverage
minimums do not include labor, service or tax charges.
Outside Beverages
An outside caterer may provide beverages that are limited to: hot/cold tea, coffee, non-alcoholic punch, and water.
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fernbankmuseum.org
General Information: 404.929.6300
Event Coordinators: 404.929.6390
Fax: 404.929.6406
G R E AT H A L L F E R N B A N K C A F the S TA R G A L L E R Y L O B B Y T E R R A C E I M A X T H E AT R E
Kristen Alexander
Fernbank Museum