The C. Fred Rydholm Gathering Hall on the first floor of the Marquette Regional History Center is available for rent for wedding receptions, parties or community events.
The hall seats 200 people at round tables, with 200 chairs being included in the rental price. Tables are not included. There is a kitchen available for use with a refrigerator, oven and commercial sink. Renters are responsible for providing their own catering, decorating and set-up for the event. The MRHC only provides the space and chairs. There are cleaning supplies available. The dome over the hall will be lit up to brighten your special occasion. Our green space / lawn is included in your rental. A conference room closed from main gathering hall is included. Fully ADA accessible bathrooms and upstairs dome mezzanine access. Rental is for one day only, with a new option to buy-in for a day before set up from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. while the museum is open to the public. Set up time begins at 10:00 a.m. on the primary day of the rental. An early set up at 8:30 is allowed for an additional fee. Tear down/clean-up is the night of the event. Event start times will be 4:30 pm or later and end time will be 11:00 pm or earlier. The cost to rent in 2025 is $2,100. A $300 security deposit is also required and will be returned should no damage occur. An additional insured insurance policy is also required. We are now booking into 2026. The cost to rent in 2026 is $2,200 for use of the space on the agreed date. $2,700 with Friday-before set up from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. while the Museum is open to the public. Or, a day-of early set up at 8:30 a.m. is available for $175. A $400 security deposit is also required and will be returned should no damage occur. An additional insured insurance policy is also required. Non-profit and business rentals may work with our Rental Manager for negotiable hourly rentals. |
C. Fred Rydholm Gathering HallReservations for dates in 2024 and 2025 are being scheduled now. The rental fee for dates in 2024 is $2,100
Call the History Center to book your special day soon. 906-226-3571 Rental Manager Jessica Bays may be reached at [email protected] |