Current Rental Fees for University Museums Facilities
The rates include the first two hours. Click a section to jump down:
Brunnier Art Museum Christian Petersen Art Museum Farm House Museum Policies Form
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Brunnier Art Museum
Scheman Building, 1805 Center Drive
Approximate Capacity: 180-280
Group |
Rate |
Rate |
---|---|---|
ISU Student Organizations |
$400 |
$50 |
University Museums Curator Level Members |
$400 |
$50 |
ISU Departments |
$500 |
$50 |
External Groups |
$650 |
$100 |
Additional Security Staff: $75 per additional staff member
Equipment Use: $25 per item
Lobby Chandeliers On: $150 per hour
Christian Petersen Art Museum
Morrill Hall, 603 Morrill Road
Approximate Capacity: 80-120
Group |
Rate |
Rate |
---|---|---|
ISU Student Organizations |
$350 |
$50 |
University Museums Curator Level Members |
$350 |
$50 |
ISU Departments |
$400 |
$50 |
External Groups |
$500 |
$100 |
Additional Security Staff: $75 per additional staff member
Equipment Use: $25 per item
Farm House Museum
601 Farm House Lane
Approximate Capacity: 25-35
Group |
Rate |
Rate |
---|---|---|
ISU Student Organizations |
$250 |
$50 |
University Museums Curator Level Members |
$250 |
$50 |
ISU Departments |
$300 |
$50 |
External Groups |
$400 |
$100 |
Additional Security Staff: $75 per additional staff member.
Equipment Use: $25 per item
The initial charge for 2 hours includes the services of 1-2 security staff depending on the rental. The $75 security staff fee will be charged for large groups or restrictive exhibitions. Groups of 50 to 150 will require 1 additional security staff, groups of 150 to 250 will require 2 additional security staff. Groups larger than 250 will be reviewed by the University Museums for security needs. Professional museum standards must be met at all times, including the provision of adequate security for the works of art.
The preferred caterer for all food and beverage arrangements is Iowa State Catering. Red wine, red sauces, fruit punch, candles, open flame or Sterno burners are prohibited. All menus must be pre-approved by the University Museums. The type of exhibition and terms of loaned works of art are taken into consideration, as well as the potential for stains or cleaning issues. The repair, replacement, or art conservation expense for any property damage incurred by event participants during the event will be the responsibility of the renter.
The renter will be charged $25 per item for equipment use. Additional items may include but are not limited to: extra lights, audio/video equipment, podium. Contact University Museums with equipment questions. Set-up arrangements will vary depending on the size and type of event. Tables, chairs, and linen service for all catered events must be arranged through Iowa State Catering.
An initial deposit of $250 will be due upon the signature of a contract, and the remaining balance will be due the day following the event.
Should the renter cancel the event within seven days of the event, a $250 cancellation fee will be charged. If within fourteen days a $150 cancellation fee applies.