Need a place to celebrate, captivate, commemorate, congregate, convene, beguile, entertain, educate, engage, enthrall, party, perform, frolic, rejoice, revel, assemble, amuse, amaze, inspire, illuminate, invigorate, introduce, delight, divert, present, honor, make merry or meet?
Marbles Kids Museum offers 84,000 square feet of unique, interactive environments suited to a casual gathering, a celebration of friends, or the most elegant ball. Contact the Event Sales Department to discover how our professional event staff can help you plan your next function.
Exceed all of your meeting or conference needs in a truly unique setting in the heart of downtown Raleigh! ·
- Nearly 8000 square feet of dedicated daytime event space and 84,000 facility space
- 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
- Highly trained event coordinators and technical support team
- View catering options
With two levels of interactive exhibits, entertainment is built right into your event. Choose from any of Marbles' indoor and outdoor spaces or choose the entire facility, accommodating up to 1,200 people.
Room Capacities
Marbles Kids Museum by Day
Marbles Kids Museum is available for daytime functions during an 8-hour
period of time from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
| 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’ | 1288 | 55 | 85 | 65 | 20 | 58 |
Marbles by Night
Marbles Kids Museum is available for evening functions during a 4-hour period from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
The following is in addition to the space listed above.
| Space | Banquet | Reception |
| Global Village 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 |
Facility Rental Fees
| Space | Daytime Rental Fee |
Evening Rental Fee |
| East Courtyard | Call for pricing | Call for pricing |
| Entire Museum | Call for pricing (Monday only) |
$4000 |
| First Floor | Not available | $2500 |
| Global Village Square | $1000 (Monday only) |
$1500 (available after 5pm) |
| Global Village 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 (upon availability) |
$1000 |
| Zanzibar Room A/B | $800 | $1200 |
| Zanzibar Room A | $500 | $1000 |
| Zanzibar Room B | $300 | $1000 |
| Zanzibar
Room A/B and Global Village Square |
$1400 (Monday only) |
$1800 |
| Think Tank |
$300 (upon availability) |
$1000 |
| Wachovia IMAX® Theatre and Lobby |
Call for pricing | Call for pricing |
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.
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 evening 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, a microphone, and an event coordinator.
The minimum evening rental is $1000.00.
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 before 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.
Rates are subject to change.
Preferred Caterers
| Barbara Boney Caters | 919-255-3667 |
| Caffe Luna | 919-832-6090 |
| Catering Works | 919-828-5932 |
| Empire Eats | 919-459-1411 |
| 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 x.102 |
| Triangle Catering | 919-873-9500 |
In-house Beverage Service
Prices:
- Starbucks Coffee: $25 per urn (serves 20-25 people per urn)
- Setup for coffee: $20 Includes cups, sleeves, lids, napkins, sweeteners, 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.
