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Located in the 1874 historic Briggs Building, the City of Raleigh Museum showcases the building’s beautiful storefront as well as its original hardwood floors, pressed-tin ceiling, and other unique architectural details.
The museum’s lobby and main galleries as well as its lower-level classroom, are available to rent for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, office parties, semi-formals, reunions, workshops, and other events.
Museum Rental
- The museum is available for rent Monday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Sunday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- For more information or to confirm museum availability, please contact the City of Raleigh Museum Rental Manager, Amber Gorski, at amber.gorski@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-2220.
- Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.
- Rental information brochure
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Amenities
- Tables (including standing cocktail) and chairs included in the rental
- Additional restrooms and a small kitchen on the lower level
- Space to store party supplies both before and after the event
- Central Downtown location in the middle of all the city’s nightlife
- On-street parking and conveniently located parking decks
Lobby Gallery and A.J. Fletcher Foundation Gallery
The Lobby Gallery and A.J. Fletcher Foundation Gallery, which may be rented separately or together, make an ideal backdrop to celebrate important milestones. The Lobby Gallery can accommodate standing receptions for up to 60 guests (50 seated). The A.J. Fletcher Foundation Gallery can accommodate standing receptions for up to 150 guests (120 seated).
Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom (Lower Level)
The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom provides an intimate setting for business meetings, seminars, and workshops. The classroom can accommodate up to 50 guests.
Rental Cost Summary
| Lobby Gallery | *A.J. Fletcher Foundation Gallery |
Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $125 - $225 per hour Weekend flat rates: $800 for 6 hrs. $1,000 for 8 hrs. |
$125 - $225 per hour Weekend flat rates: $750 for 4 hrs. $1,000 for 6 hrs. $1,200 for 8 hrs. |
$75 per hour |
| Capacity | 50 -60 | 120 - 150 | 50 |
| Availability | The museum is available for rent Monday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Sunday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m | Classroom available any time | |