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The Museum is available for rent for parties, receptions, meetings and other special events. The 1,700-square foot Exhibit Hall can accommodate 200 people for a standing reception, 150 for a lecture or other seated presentation, and 120 for a seated dinner. The rental fee includes use of the Museum’s kitchen, tables, folding chairs, and podium. A $150.00 deposit is required to reserve a date; minimum rental is 2 event hours and 2 set-up hours. Please see below to download a rental fee schedule or a rental contract. For further information contact the Museum at (352) 378-2280 or executivedirector@mathesonmuseum.org.






Exhibit Hall Rental Rates


General Rates
Number of Guests Rate per Hour
1 – 75 $95.00
76 – 150 $110.00
151 – 200 $125.00
Set-up & Clean-up $80.00/hr

Minimum rental is $350.00 plus tax; this includes 2 set up/clean up hours and 2 event hours.



Rates for Non-Profit Organizations
Number of Guests Rate per Hour
1 – 75 $70.00
76 – 150 $85.00
151 – 200 $105.00
Set-up & Clean-up $60.00/hr

Minimum rental is $260.00; this includes 2 set up/clean up hours and 2 event hours.



Additional Fees

Equipment/food drop off/pickup outside of rental hours: $35.00 (special permission required)

Setup during Museum's open hours: $50.00 (special permission required)



All Day Conferences

Please Inquire


Rental fee includes: kitchen, podium with microphone, 40 padded folding chairs, 2 10-foot folding tables, steward services, 2 6-foot rectangular tables, 5 8-foot rectangular tables.




Rental Contract

Download a copy of our Rental Contract. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

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