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Situated in the heart of downtown Raleigh on Moore Square, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre offer spectacular space to mix business with pleasure. Stunning architecture, interactive exhibits and vibrant, festive spaces provide an ideal and unique setting for any type of gathering, large or small - 20 to 2,000 - from corporate meetings and receptions to formal dinners and black-tie galas.

  • Available seven days a week
  • More than 20,000 square feet of meeting space
  • More than 19,000 square feet of exhibit space
  • IMAX Theatre available for presentations and movies

Your business savvy extends beyond the boardroom. Marbles Kids Museum is an energetic, uplifting environment for your next corporate retreat, workshop, board meeting or breakfast or lunch gathering. After hours, Marbles Kids Museum combines creativity with spectacular spaces to make your gathering one of a kind, inspired and truly unforgettable.

 

Plan Your Event Today!

Let our experienced event manager assist you in coordinating all of your specific needs.

Call 919.857.1042 or email to rental@marbleskidsmuseum.org.

 

Amenities

  • Campus-wide wireless Internet access
  • Audio and video conferencing capabilities
  • T-3 Internet access in all rooms
  • 9'x12' screen projection system
  • State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and systems
  • Well-equipped catering kitchens
  • In house sound systems
  • Onsite security
  • Highly trained event managers and technical support team
  • Chairs and tables included in the rental fee

Room Capacities

 

The following spaces are available for rental 7:00am-11:00pm Monday - Sunday.

Room Size Sq. Ft. Room Capacities
      Banquet Theatre Reception U-Shape Classroom
Zanzibar A/B 72’ x 48’ 3,456 180 300 250 80 200
Zanzibar A 42’ x 48’ 2,016 120 200 175 55 140
Zanzibar B 30’ x 48’ 1,440 60 100 75 25 65
Venture Hall 80’ x 51’ 4,100 240 350 310 96 260
Think Tank 28’ x 46’ 1,288 55 85 65 20 58

 

The following spaces are available for rental 5:00pm-11:00pm Monday-Sunday.

Space Banquet Reception
Curiosity Square 250 500
West Courtyard 40 75
Entire First Floor N/A 1,200
Entire Second Floor N/A 600
Entire Facility N/A 2,000
The Oculus 50 75

 

Room Rental Fees


Space Daytime
Rental Fee
Evening
Rental Fee
Entire Museum Call for pricing
(Monday only)
$4000
First Floor Call for pricing
(Monday only)
$2500
Curiosity Square $1000
(Monday only)
$1500
(available after 5pm)
Curiosity Square,
Oculus and Terrace
$1200
(Monday only)
$1800
(available after 5pm)
North Courtyard at IMAX $600 $1000
Oculus & Terrace $400
(Monday only)
$1000
Second Floor Call for pricing
(Monday only)
$1500
Venture Hall &
North Courtyard at IMAX
$1000
(upon availability)
$1400
(upon availability)
West Courtyard $600
(Monday only)
$1000
Zanzibar Room A/B $800 $1200
Zanzibar Room A $500 $1000
Zanzibar Room B $300 $1000
Zanzibar Room A/B and
Curiosity Square
$1400
(Monday only)
$1800
Think Tank

$300

(upon availability)

$1000
Wachovia IMAX® Theatre
and Lobby
Call for pricing Call for pricing

 

Please Note:

  • Rates are subject to change.
  • Daytime prices shown are for an eight (8) hour period of event time and include an additional two (2) hours of time for set up and clean up, within reason.
  • Evening prices shown are for a four (4) hour period of event time and include an additional four (4) hours of time for set up and clean up, within reason.
  • Actual events may not last past 11:00pm, not including clean up time.
  • Prices include tables and chairs, labor to set and clean, security, directional signage, microphone and an event manager.
  • The minimum evening rental is $1000.
  • Marbles Kids Museum offers a 15% discount for qualified non-profits.
  • Linens are not included in rental charges. Marbles Kids Museum offers white table-top linens for $10 per linen for round and oblong tables. This order will need to be placed two weeks prior to the event date.
  • A current Marbles Kids Museum membership at the $100 level is required in order for individuals to host private social functions in Marbles Kids Museum facilities.

Preferred Caterers


Barbara Boney Caters | 919.255.3667
Caffe Luna | 919.832.6090
Catering Works | 919.828.5932
Empire Eats | 919.459.2347
Green Planet Catering | 919.832.6767
Irregardless Café Catering | 919.789.9274

The Matthews House Catering | 919.467.1944
Mitchell's Catering & Events | 919.847.0135

Posh Nosh Catering | 919.839.6004

Rocky Top Hospitality | 919.829.3771
Roly Poly | 919.834.1135
Sisters' Garden Catering Company | 919.872.4402 x102
Triangle Catering | 919.873.9500

 

In-house Beverage Service

  • Starbucks Coffee: $25 per urn (serves 20-25 cups per urn)
  • Set Up for Coffee: $20 includes cups, sleeves, lids, napkins, sweeteners and half and half and stir sticks
  • Ice Cold Bottled Water: $1 per bottle
  • Hot Tea Service: $20 includes 24 tea bags, hot water and set up