The Main Exhibit Hall in the Matheson History Museum and the porch/front lawn of the Historic Matheson House are available for rentals. We highly recommend you make an appointment to come see the space before you commit to using our facility. If you choose to use our facility, we will draw up a contract with additional information for you. Please fill out the form at the bottom to check availability. To schedule an appointment please contact Willett Hancock at whancock@mathesonmuseum.org or 352-378-2280.
Rates
Non-Profit Event:
Deposit – $100
$80 per hour, $20 per hour steward fee, no tax = $100 per hour
Private Event:
Deposit – $150
$150 per hour, $20 per hour steward fee = $170 per hour + all applicable sales taxes
Main Exhibit Hall
Lectures and Presentations, Seated Dinners, Receptions, and Social Events
Seated Dinner – 100
Seated Presentation – 150
Mary Ann Cofrin Exhibit Hall
Receptions, Meetings, Discussion Groups, Seminars and Lectures
Capacity – 75
What is included in the fee?
- Access to the museum’s kitchen
- 8-foot tables (10 available)
- 6-foot tables (5 available)
- Folding chairs
- Black tablecloths
- Screen and projector
- Podium and microphone
Parking
Parking is available in the museum’s parking lot on the east side of the building. For weekend and evening events parking is also available at the Alachua County Public Schools District Office and next door at the Law Office of Attorneys Folds & Walker.
The museum and front yard of the Historic Matheson House are ADA accessible.
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