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With so many opportunities for creating imaginative atmospheres, the Houston Museum of Natural Science makes every event truly unforgettable.

5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA

Houston Museum of Natural Science

What better way to top off a party than to dine and dance with dinosaurs? Two stories tall and the length of a football field, this new hall will invite guests embark on a “Prehistoric Safari” through exhibits with 21st century interactivity. This space is perfect for adding a special touch to any holiday event, banquet, and cocktail reception.

A/V Equipment

Meetings

The Morian Hall of Paleontology

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When making an impact is important, why not do it on our 60’ X 80’ screen? The Wortham Giant Screen Theatre is also available for product launches, audio-visual presentations, speaker events and company announcements. Crystal clear images combine with powerful surround-sound to awaken and overwhelm your senses. The unique experience is as inspirational as it is entertaining.

Combine your private event with a film screening, or simply hire the theatre auditorium for your own presentation. The lower-level lobby is also available for displays or interactive experiences as well as private catering.

Wortham Giant Screen Theatre

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The dramatic setting of the Lillie and Roy Cullen Grand Entry Hall will make the guests for any event feel as if they have made a grand entrance. Lighting and decorations transform this space into a spectacular site for extravagant seated dinners and receptions.

Lillie and Roy Cullen Grand Entry Hall

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Geology meets Vegas in the high-octane Wiess Energy Hall. The expansive exhibition of 30,000 square feet is almost the size of a football field and has room for more than one configuration for a singular event. This is the perfect setting for a cocktail reception, seated dinner, lectern with rows of seating, D.J. and dancefloor.

Dance Floor

DJ Booth

Wiess Energy Hall

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Large enough to accommodate most crowds with a unique layout providing for endless possibilities for cocktail parties and seated dinners, this space has something for everyone. The Second Floor Mezzanine gives your guests access to a variety of exhibits that exemplifies the beauty of the natural world.

Exhibit halls included in the rental of the Second Floor Mezzanine are the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, George W. Strake Hall of Malacology, Frensley/Graham Hall of African Wildlife, Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife, Hamman Hall of Texas Coastal Ecology and Cabinet of Curiosities.

The Second Floor Mezzanine overlooks the Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall on the first floor. Glassell Hall is available to rent to expand the space providing the perfect flow and sightlines.

Second Floor Mezzanine

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The Museum’s largest multi-purpose meeting space includes built-in AV equipment is the perfect space for corporate training, group hospitality room, awards luncheon or networking reception.

Moran Lecture Hall

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The Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall has an open floor plan that is perfect for banquets, wedding ceremonies and receptions. This hall houses a sailfish and 1,560-pound black marlin caught by Alfred Glassell, Jr.

Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall

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Travel to a galaxy far, far away in the Burke Baker Planetarium. The domed theater is ideal for company meeting, lectures and wedding ceremonies.

Burke Baker Planetarium Theatre

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The Sundial is the perfect outdoor location for your wedding ceremony. The Sundial creates a perfect stage for the bride and groom to announce their love. Surrounded by water fountains and trees, this elegant location is one of a kind.

Outdoor Area

Sundial

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Cockrell Butterfly Center Lobby

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This exhibit space houses over 750 of the world’s finest gem and mineral specimens, from a crystallized gold cluster to an emerald crystal weighing almost 2,000 carats, the largest ever found in North America. The sparkling décor of this exhibit space creates a stunning ambiance that will make any event the talk of the town.

Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals

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Overlooking our world-renowned Morian Hall of Paleontology, the Morian Overlook is a fantastic and fun space for your next corporate lunch, daytime party, or reception. In the evenings, this versatile space is included with the paleontology hall and is a unique option for a wedding ceremony, intimate cocktail reception, or lounge area.
Please note this space is only available for individual rentals during the day. During the evening, the Morian Overlook rents with the Morian Hall of Paleontology and is not available for individual rentals.

Morian Overlook

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With a touch of elegance, the oversized chandelier surrounded by dramatically lit windows welcome guests to the Brown Gallery for your next reception, lunch, corporate meeting or ceremony

The Brown Gallery

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Filled with tropical plants and over 60 species of the world’s largest and most colorful butterflies, this three-story glass cone is sure to leave anyone breathless.

Considered one of the most unique places in the city of Houston, the Cockrell Butterfly Center can accommodate small weddings and the Cockrell Butterfly Center Lobby is perfect for larger wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, cocktail receptions and banquets.

When you rent the Butterfly Center Lobby, the Museum’s outdoor West Plaza is included. Whether it’s an evening dinner by candlelight or a company picnic, the West Plaza always makes any event special.

Cockrell Butterfly Center


From elk, bison and bighorn sheep that tread our land, to the peregrine falcons, whooping cranes and songbirds that soar through our skies, the Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife displays native species of our great state. The unique scenes progressively change from dawn to dusk with lighting and soundscapes specific to the time of day.

Guests can also head to the shore in the adjoining Hamman Hall of Texas Coastal Ecology is included with the Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife.

Let us help you plan your corporate or social event among these amazing animals.

Food and beverages is only allowed in the designated space near the Foucault Pendulum overlook.

Farish Hall Of Texas Wildlife

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This collection of extraordinary natural and manmade objects, displayed in cabinets with many compartments, are filled with “treasures” reflecting humankind’s curious nature and innate desire to collect. The Cabinet of Curiosities is a unique, interactive backdrop for cocktail parties and seated dinners where your guests can peruse various objects of curiosity and wonder, up close and in a personal way.

Cabinet of Curiosities

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Our science classrooms are the perfect versatile space for anything from a quick lunch to an all-day teambuilding space that’s already set up for learning. We’re able to accommodate a variety of guest counts and seating arrangements based on our unique, expandable design, so be sure to ask about how a classroom could fit into your event!

Science Classroom Combined

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Science Classroom 1

Science Classroom 2

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is not just a location for an event, it is a destination! 

5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

The Brown Foundation Gallery is the main gallery space located on the Museum’s ground floor, hosting larger exhibitions. This space is available for both full-day and evening-only events. All rentals require valet and security services at the renter’s expense.

Brown Foundation Gallery

The Harris and Eliza Kempner Terrace is the Museum’s iconic outdoor space, located along the building’s main entrance. Tenting is available for this space through our preferred vendor. All rentals require valet and security services at the renter’s expense.


Harris and Eliza Kempner Terrace

Newly renovated in 2020, the Plaza and Freed Garden is adjacent to the terrace and offers a partially shaded outdoor space along Montrose Boulevard at the corner of Bissonnet. Tenting is available for this space through our preferred vendor. All rentals require valet and security services at the renter’s expense.

CAMH Plaza and Eleanor and Frank Freed Garden

The Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery is the ancillary gallery space located on the Museum’s lower level. This space is only available for evening events. All rentals require valet and security services at the renter’s expense.

Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery

The Cullen Education Resource Room is a small meeting and lecture space on the Museum’s lower level. This space is available for full-day events during regular hours of operation.

Cullen Education Resource Room

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With a distinctly graceful ambiance, our facility provides the perfect atmosphere to welcome your guests and create extraordinary experiences.

1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004, USA

Asia Society Texas Center

The two-story Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall, accessed through the building’s main entrance, provides a stirring introduction to the Center and is suitable for both formal and informal receptions.

Private Dining

Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall

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The Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater, distinguished by rich materials, superb acoustics, and an intimate feel, seats 273 and is available for business meetings, lectures and panel discussions. The stage is Appalachian white oak, the steel-gray fabric seats and acoustical, cherry wood wall panels create a sumptuous atmosphere.

Sound System

Lighting Equipment

Microphones

Stage

Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater

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The Water Garden Terrace adjoins the Education Center and is the serene heart of the building. It looks out over the second-floor Elkins Foundation Water Garden The elegant space can be used for a cocktail reception or intimate fine dining experience.

Great Views

Water Garden Terrace

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The Sterling-Turner Festival Lawn is an ideal space for wedding ceremonies, outdoor film screenings and performances, and dining experiences. Trees and plants native to both Texas and Asia combine to form an understated and harmonious environment for your guests.

Sterling-Turner Festival Lawn

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Breakout Rooms

Entire Building

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Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center & Chao Foundation Green Garden. The Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center is a meeting room providing a beautiful setting for breakfast, luncheon, and dinner events. The south wall consists of floor-to-ceiling glass, flooding the space with light. Blackout screens drop from the ceiling to darken the room for presentations. Moveable walls provide 1–3 classrooms for smaller events, seminars, or breakout sessions. Glass doors open onto the Chao Foundation Green Garden. Featuring bamboo and Asian Jasmine, this space offers an intimate, open-sky setting.

Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center

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The Education Center's south wall consists of floor-to-ceiling glass, which floods the space with light (special screens drop from the ceiling to darken the room for PowerPoint and video presentations).

Classroom 1

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Classroom 2

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Classroom 3

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11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034, USA

Lone Star Flight Museum

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Give your guest a touch of history. Host your next event at our Historical Houston Landmark; the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM).  Whether it’s a quick board meeting, community forum, or elegant gala; we welcome you. 

3816 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

The Herzstein Gallery

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The Officer’s Club

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Projector & Screen

The Founder’s Room 

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Soldier’s Plaza is only available after normal business hours.

Soldier's Plaza

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Rienzi is the perfect location to host intimate cocktail receptions for lovers of European decorative arts. 

1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Rienzi

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 Whether you’re planning an office holiday party, a meeting for your organization, a birthday party, or a professional presentation, the Houston Maritime Education Center and Museum is a special place to host your next social event.

2311 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003, USA

Houston Maritime Education Center and Museum

The Studio at Houston Maritime Center is an industrial chic venue with a brick feature wall. The space provides an intimate atmosphere and blank canvas for you to decorate as you wish. The space includes an exterior entry, separate air conditioning, and ceiling fans. A counter top on one side of the room serves as a buffet table or snack stand.

The Studio

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Features maritime exhibits with an aerial view of the Houston Ship Channel as a backdrop. The entire gallery is just over 3,000 square feet with exhibits from ancient maritime history to modern Houston industry. The event space is a large section within the gallery, allowing visitors to view the gallery spaces while also providing a space for entertaining. 

The Gallery

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The Health Museum offers multiple rental options to meet your event needs and is also conveniently near numerous hotels, Midtown, EaDo, Hermann Park, and the city's central business district. 


1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004, USA

The Health Museum

This magnificent space is the ideal setting for a reception or seated dinner. Featuring terrazzo floors, glass archways and a 50-foot ceiling, it truly is a Grand Hall. The open floor plan allows for various event layouts and design options. Centrally located, the Grand Hall provides guests with access to all the museum’s exhibits as well as the McGovern Theater. Accommodates 350 for standing reception, 175 banquet seating and 200 for theater-style seating.

The Grand Hall

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The John P. McGovern Theater has seating for 120 and offers audio visual capabilities for your next presentation or seminar. The stage and screen, variable lighting options and cushioned, high-back seats make this intimate theater suitable for presentations, performances, lectures, panel discussions and video presentations.

The John P. McGovern Theater

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As a museum dedicated to innovative learning experiences, our classrooms are ideal for your next meeting or workshop. Each classroom can accommodate up to 50 people and comes with a 70 inch smart TV, projector, and screen for presentations.

Classroom/Conference Space

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The Amazing Body Gallery allows guest to experience the human body as they journey through the exhibit’s a-maze-ing passages. Traveling from the giant beating heart, through the colon, and into the brain, guests enter a world of discovery. Once inside the network of corridors, guests get a sense of the exhibit’s vast size. The ideal location for a networking reception, this exhibit offers intimate niches for conversation. Walking through the brain and gazing into a giant human eye provides attendees an array of conversation starters. Their voyage continues through every life-sustaining organ of the amazing body and connects to the adjacent Lower Exhibition Gallery.

The Amazing Body Gallery

Spaces	Seated	Standing
The Morian Hall of Paleontology	550	650
Wortham Giant Screen Theatre	373	373

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Brown Foundation Gallery	350	400
Harris and Eliza Kempner Terrace	150	150

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Caroline Wiess Law Building	350	750
Brown Auditorium Theater	350	--

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Atrium	160	--
Starliner Theater	50	--

14 Museums / Galleries near Houston, TX

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Asia Society Texas Center

Lone Star Flight Museum

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Houston Maritime Education Center and Museum

The Health Museum

Art Of The World Gallery Houston

Gite Gallery

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Bisong Art Gallery

Archway Gallery

1940 Air Terminal Museum