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Host Your Next Special Event at The Schiele Museum!

1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

A/V Equipment

Air Conditioning

Private Entrance

Auditorium

Ideal for presentations, weddings, small receptions, cocktail receptions.

Outdoor Area

Great Views

Torrence Green Roof 

Ideal for seated large meetings, banquets, celebrations, receptions, showers. DJs and instrumentalists permitted.

Kimbrell Room

Wells Fargo Room

Ideal for seated large meetings, banquets, celebrations, receptions. Green Roof provides excellent open air reception area. DJs and instrumentalists permitted.

Environmental Studies Center

Ideal for seated banquets, celebrations, receptions. Courtyard provides excellent open air reception area or introductory space. DJ and instrumentalists permitted.

Lobby and Courtyard

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The Mint Museum has been the unique backdrop for many high end corporate events over the years. 

500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Mint Museum Uptown

This grand space features a 60- by 60-foot glass wall overlooking Levine Avenue for the Arts and the Knight Theater. Summer Wheat's Foragers, pictured on the left, will be on display until Fall 2023. The dramatic interior includes richly stained hardwood floors and a wood slat ceiling. The atrium showcases the fascinating four-story textile work by artist Sheila Hicks, Mega Footprint Near the Hutch (May I Have This Dance?), and a monumental canvas by Sam Francis, Untitled (Sea rst). 

Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium

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This sheltered terrace offers open-air views of Charlotte’s cityscape, the Mint’s interactive grand staircase, and the beautiful architecture of Levine Center for the Arts. Guests start in the Carroll Entryway, home to the Mint’s signature Royal Blue Mint Chandelier by glass artist Dale Chihuly and other works from the Mint’s permanent collection. 

Sally And Bill Van Allen Terrace And Carroll Entryway

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The auditorium is located just off the atrium. A 240-seat theater fully equipped with included modern audio and video features,* a mezzanine, and multiple entrances, this space is perfect to host lectures, symposia, music performances, and films. Glass artist Tom Patti’s commission Spectral Boundary spans two doors as part of the auditorium‘s inner wall, and the wood, rubber, and steel sculpture vinge segla adorns the other side.

James B. Duke Auditorium

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The Expansion Space located on the level five is a unique hybrid industrial style event space that hosts both Mint special exhibits, and a variety of events. In addition to being used as an exhibition space, the 7,500 square foot room has been used for galas, fashion shows, weddings, and holiday parties. The space also works well in a tandem form with the Silverman Grand Room and Trustees Terrace. The combination of the entire level five space can host a reception style event for several hundred guests.

The Expansion Space

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The Star Gallery is a place for students from around Charlotte to have their works displayed. Adjacent to the Auditorium, large enough to accommodate 170 guests for a standing reception.

Star Gallery

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This multipurpose space on the mezzanine level features natural light, streetscape views, state-of-the-art technology,* and a dynamic view of the Chihuly chandelier along with other works of art.

Boardroom

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An executive meeting room or lunch space with AV equipment* for up to 14 people boardroom style, overlooking the streetscape and Mariposa restaurant.

Conference Room

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The top floor, Level 5 space boasts stunning views of the uptown cityscape. The Grand Room, a 4,009-square-foot, modern audio- and videoequipped space*. The dramatic semi-covered terrace, approximately 4,000 square feet, provides additional outdoor entertaining space.

Mattye And Marc Silverman Grand Room And Trustees Terrace

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The museum’s permanent collection and special exhibition galleries can also be opened after hours to allow guests to tour the facility privately. Located on levels 3 & 4. No food or beverage allowed inside the galleries.

Galleries

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Inaugurated in 2021 on level five, the Queen's Room is a unique hybrid industrial style event space that can host a variety of events. The space also works well in a tandem form with the Silverman Grand Room and Trustees Terrace to host a reception style event for several hundred guests.

The Queen's Room

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The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is a powerful and imaginative setting for events and meetings. 

420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Surround yourself with modern art and make your event unforgettable! The fourth-floor gallerycan accommodate up to 100 guests for a seated event, pending layout of the exhibition.

Galleries can be open for guests to self-tour the museum!

Heating

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With the whimsical Firebird sculpture and warm terra-cotta-tiled exterior serving as the backdrop the Bechtler's lobby/plaza combination is ideal for cocktail receptions for up to 375 guests standing.


Street Level Access

The Lobby & Plaza

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The Bechtler's lobby can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit-down function and 180 for a standing reception. The lobby's glass front walls and doors provide stimulating visual interplay between the city's street life and a special event taking place inside. Offering airy, modern surroundings, granite floors and a colorful 23-ft-tall wall drawing by conceptual artist Sol LeWitt, the museum's lobby delivers an inspired atmosphere for events and celebrations.

Lobby

The second-floor sculpture terrace is a perfect setting for a cockatil reception, offering sweeping views of the Levine Center for the Arts and The Green Park. The terrace can accommodate up to 50 people for a standing reception.

Sculpture Terrace

For meetings, workshops, retreats and programs, consider the Bechtler classroom, which offers a Wi-Fi connection and access to audio visual equipment. A number of classroom layouts are available; most room configurations accommodate 23 to 30 people.

Classroom

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The NASCAR Hall of Fame provides you with a venue where you can experience it all under one roof.

400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Renting the full facility gives you exclusivity in our space. Not only can you host a dinner reception in the Great Hall, but your guests can also experience all the fun activities and interactive exhibits upstairs in Inside NASCAR, enjoy a movie in the theater and have time to explore the exhibits in the Hall of Honor! Our team can work with you to develop a customized schedule so your guests can maximize their experience at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Breakout Rooms

Full Facility

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This large open area features a flexible floorplan against the backdrop of the iconic Glory Road, which features 18 iconic stock cars on display. The flexibility of this space makes it ideal for anything from a luncheon with a keynote speaker to a holiday party with a band or DJ.

Our events team will customize the layout specifically to your needs. Plus to compliment your event, your can utilize our 24' x 14' video board to showcase logos, display graphics or play video!

Projector & Screen

Sound System

Lighting Equipment

Microphones

The Great Hall

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One of Charlotte's most technologically advanced presentation theaters, ideal for meetings and award presentations. The theater comfortably fits 278 guests in our stadium-style seating and has full audio/visual capabilities. All theater rentals include the use of the Theater Lobby, which can be used as a pre- or post-function area for catering or breakouts.

Stage

High Octane Theater & Lobby

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The third and fourth floors of the NASCAR Hall of Fame are known as Inside NASCAR and Heritage Speedway. These spaces are an ideal backdrop for your reception. Attendees can explore history while engaging with interactive content. You don't need to be a hardcore NASCAR fan to enjoy this space. To embrace the reception style event, we set the space with high top tables and soft seating. Your guests can eat, drink, play and repeat at their own pace.

Inside NASCAR and Heritage Speedway

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The Hall of Honor if the pinnacle of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It is in this room where inductees are enshrined and celebrated for their achievements. This hallowed setting is perfect for an intimate reception or exclusive VIP dinner.

Hall of Honor

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The Legends Room is a conference style room great for small gatherings, meetings and presentations. It has full audio/visual capabilities, with a built-in screen and projector.



Legends Room

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Just outside the doors of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Plaza's flexible set up offers countless configurations. Able to accommodate events, festivals, concerts and athletic competitions, the Plaza is a customizable space. Capacity varies based on the desired configuration. Your NASCAR Hall of Fame sales manager will work with you to tailor the space to your needs.

The Plaza

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McColl Center is housed in a nearly 100-year-old building with exposed brick and concrete flooring in uptown Charlotte. We have several spaces that can be rented for meetings, workshops, receptions, and other special events.

721 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

McColl Center

The main gallery at McColl Center is located on the first level and is easily used in conjunction with our other rental spaces. 2 levels of balconies provide additional space for mingling, light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The space is accessible from multiple entry points, the most impressive being our front entrance. Approximately 2,600 square feet.

Dickson Gallery

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Located on the lower level, the Levine Creative Hub showcases historical brick walls, stained concrete floors, an open ceiling, and a private entrance. This space is perfect for corporate meetings, workshops, retreats, or dinner and dancing. Approximately 2,500 square feet.

Levine Creative Hub

The first-floor studio is located off the Main Gallery and has large windows to let in daylight. The 620-square foot space comes with a built-in projector making the room ideal for your next meeting or workshop. Approximately 620 square feet.

First-Floor Studio

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Our beautiful outdoor lawn is perfect for hosting receptions and cocktail hours.

Front Lawn

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Our large outside patio is set against a backdrop of our beautiful stone building. This is perfect for receptions or cocktail hours.

 Back Lot/Patio

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Share the wonder of nature with friends or colleagues in a one-of-a-kind setting at Discovery Place Nature.

1658 Sterling Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA

Discovery Place Nature

Event Space

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This grand historic building houses a 500-seat theater and is home to the Historical Center of York County and the Southern Revolutionary War Institute. 

212 E Jefferson St, York, SC 29745, USA

McCelvey Center

Green Room

Lowrys Family Theater

The Jane Spratt Room

Lobby Area

Room 203 or 302

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The Mint Museum has been the unique backdrop for many high end corporate events over the years.

2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA

The Mint Museum at Randolph

The atrium, featuring natural vegetation and floor-toceiling views of the terrace, gardens and park, hosts private events after hours when the Museum closes. The atrium has a capacity up to 100 for seated dinner or 200 for a reception. 

Nancy A. And J. Mason Wallace Atrium

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This versatile space, on the Lower Level, features Star Gallery works of art by local students (during the school year) and kitchen access. It can accommodate 80 people theater-style, 72 for a seated meal, 36 in classroom style or 25 people board room style. It is an ideal venue for smaller seated dinners, corporate meetings, retreats, and seminars.

Ivey Forum

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The auditorium, located just behind the atrium, is a 174- seat circular theater with multiple entrances in the round with audio and video features and multiple entrances ideal for lectures, music performances, and film screenings.* The space is equipped with a removable podium with attached microphone, screen and projector.

Van Every Auditorium

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This gallery on the museum’s Upper Level is a unique setting for art lovers featuring glass-enclosed showcases of work from the Mint’s extensive and renowned Decorative Arts Collection. This space can accommodate 120 for a seated dinner or 140 for a reception. Events in the Delhom Gallery must take place outside of the museum’s operating hours.

Delhom Gallery

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The historic terrace with views of the Mint’s original 1836 façade capped off by the museum’s signature golden eagle, can accommodate 225 for outdoor events or ceremonies. The Eagle Terrace is not available as a stand-alone rental.

Eagle Terrace

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The Mint Museum's front terrace offers sweeping views overlooking the front lawn and Eastover Park. This space is perfect for cocktail hours, receptions and outdoor dinners under the stars. We can host private events after hours when the Museum closes. This space can also be tented for inclement weather. The front terrace is not available as a stand-alone rental.

Front Terrace

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Our stunning and spacious front lawn is available to rent for outdoor functions. The grounds are surrounded by foliage and gardens that are maintained by the Charlotte Garden Club. Renters are able to tent the lawn in order to provide privacy and protection from the elements. This is not a stand-alone rental, so renters must also choose an indoor space to rent for access to the catering kitchen and indoor restrooms.

Kitchen

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The museum’s permanent collection and special exhibition galleries can also be opened after hours to allow guests to conduct a private, self-guided tour the museum.

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This educational gallery that surrounds the Van Every Auditorium tells the illustrious history of the Mint Museum from inception to present day. This space is not a stand-alone rental, and must be rented along with another first floor space.

Heritage Gallery

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The entire Lower Level, including the atrium, auditorium, Ivey forum, and Heritage Gallery, which details the museum’s history and features beautiful glass-enclosed works of art.

Lower Level

Take your meeting, banquet or cocktail party to the Museum of York County.

4621 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732, USA

Museum of York County

Upstairs Classroom

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Whether you are planning a social function, business meeting, corporate event, or wedding, The Charlotte Museum of History is a beautiful and memorable location for your next special event. 

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Auditorium	198	--
Torrence Green Roof	40	70

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium	300	400
Sally And Bill Van Allen Terrace And Carroll Entryway	130	300

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Full Facility	--	--
The Great Hall	450	650

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Gathering Room	85	100
Great Hall	170	250

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