Host Your Next Event at the Museum
The Florida Museum's Central Gallery, Galleria, Lucille T. Maloney Classroom and Butterfly Rainforest Gallery are available to individuals, corporations, and community and University of Florida groups and organizations, offering a distinctive setting for meetings, parties or other special occasions.
Additional Fees & Equipment Rental
Rental Reservation Request Form
Full Museum (Three Hour Event)
Available for Private Events: After 5:30 p.m., Monday - Sunday.
| University Affiliated | Non-Profit/Non-University | Private/Commercial |
| $1500 | $2000 | $2500 |
Clients choosing to rent the full Museum will have access to the Central Gallery, Galleria and Butterfly Rainforest Gallery and will have equipment rental fees waived.
Central Gallery & Galleria (Three Hour Event)
Available for Private Events: After 5:30 p.m., Monday - Sunday.
| University Affiliated | Non-Profit/Non-University | Private/Commercial |
| $700 | $900 | $1100 |
Equipment Rental is not included in Venue Rental Fee.
Butterfly Rainforest Gallery (Three Hour Event)
Available for Private Events: After 5:30 p.m., Monday - Sunday.
| University Affiliated | Non-Profit/Non-University | Private/Commercial |
| $1200 | $1400 | $1600 |
Equipment Rental is not included in Venue Rental Fee.
Additional Fees & Equipment Rental
Additional Fees:
| Butterfly Rainforest Tickets | Call for Special Event Rate |
| Set-Up and Break-Down (Required) | $75 per hour |
| Additional Hours For events held in the Central Gallery, Galleria and Butterfly Rainforest that exceed three hours |
$150 per hour |
| Weekend Equipment Storage | $50 |
Equipment Rental:
| Table (36' Round, Pub) | $8 |
| Table (8' Banquet) | $10 |
| Chair | $1 |
| Podium and Microphone (Groups < 75) | $40 |
| Podium and Microphone (Groups > 75) | $75 |
| Screen - Standard Tripod (Small Group, Dim: 4'11" X 4'8") | $50 |
| Screen - Hanging (Large Group, Dim: 8' X 6') | $75 |
Preferred Caterers
Cacciatore Catering, (352) 692-0701, www.cacciatorefoods.com
Celebrations Catering, (352) 377-0787, www.celebrations-catering.com
Classic Fare Catering, (352) 392-3463, www.gatordining.com
Gator's Dockside, (352) 338-4445, www.gatorsdocksidecatering.com
Olive You Eat Well, (352) 379-0281, www.oliveyoueatwell.com
Stewart's Catering Company, (352) 335-4527
White Apron Catering, (352) 376-8467, www.whiteaproncatering.com
Preferred Vendors
A'vie Weddings and Events, (352) 338-7577, www.avie.biz
Beautiful Moments Party Rental & Supplies, (352) 307-8180, www.beautifulmomentsparty.com
Floral Expressions, (352) 375-1234, www.floralexpressionsflorist.com
K-Gallery, (352) 870-2521, www.k-gallery.com
Keith Watson Productions, (352) 264-8812, www.keithwatsonproductions.com/
Venue Fees are exclusive of 6.75% sales tax and required liability insurance.
For detailed fee and rental policy information, please call the Florida Museum Special Events Office, (352) 273-2045 or submit a Rental Reservation Request.
Organized programming in public spaces, for purposes beyond regular Museum visitation, is not permitted by outside parties during normal Museum hours.