African American Museum of Iowa

BYO, Valet parking

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Starting at $1,047 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $1k for 50 Guests
Starting at $1k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 240

Starting price

$1K to start

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Indoor

African American Museum of Iowa Overview

Host your next event at the African American Museum of Iowa. You’ll find a variety of rooms inside this one-of-a-kind museum on the banks of the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids. Count on the professional staff to accommodate your needs and assist with your event planning as much as possible. The spacious, versatile Aldeen Davis Celebration Hall is ideal for a wide range of events, including weddings. Enjoy the view of the Cedar River, Cedar River Trail, and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial public art piece, Trumpet. This rental also includes use of the museum’s adjacent Harper Terrace. Each space is neutral in color and tone, allowing you to design the exact wedding you’ve been dreaming about. The African American Museum of Iowa is a statewide museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and teaching Iowa’s African American history. Celebrate love in this inspiring space!

Venue Notes

The rental fee is $135 per hour for a reception and ceremony and include 1 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $135/hr. Pricing is subject to change in 2018.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Dance area
Day-of coordinator
Kitchen for prep only
Large parking lot
Tables and chairs provided

Requirements

- Amplified music OK indoors only- Approved outside caterer allowed- BYO alcohol- Beer and wine only- Music must end by midnight- No open flames allowed, LED candles only- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Smoking outside only- Venue must approve all decorations