Our distinctive home in a former Naval Reserve Building offers private event experiences like no other. Art Moderne features, the original Douglas fir end grain wood floor, and other historic elements craft a visually stunning presence throughout the entire museum.
MOHAI offers the use of its spaces for galas, ceremonies, presentations, learning opportunities, celebrations, and facility rentals of all kinds.
Boeing Centennial Terrace
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion
Museum Buyout
Norcliffe Foundation Conference Rooms
Stack Family Lakeview Terrace
Private Event FAQs
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What are your rental rates?
Please contact our Private Events team to request current rental rates and pricing.
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Does MOHAI offer any nonprofit/501(c)3 discount?
Yes. Nonprofit groups are extended 20% off the listed base rental rates. 501(c)3 groups are asked to provide their nonprofit designation letter from the IRS at the time of contracting.
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Does MOHAI provide any tables, chairs, and AV with rental? What are the resources provided with your base rate?
Yes. Your facility rental includes a limited number of resources, including: twenty 60″ round tables, twenty 6′ x 30″ buffet tables, fourteen 30″ round bistro tables, and 180 folding chairs.
Basic AV is also included, consisting of projector, screen, wireless microphone, podium, and free Wi-Fi. Event support staff will be arranged for facility oversight during events.
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When is the earliest my event can start?
Start time depends entirely on headcount and spaces used.
Since MOHAI is a public museum, large events held in public spaces such as the Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, Boeing Centennial Terrace, or full facility/buyout, may begin no earlier than 6:30 pm for private guest entry. These parameters are set to allow for appropriate time to setup the venue after our public closure of 5 pm.
For smaller events (<100 people) taking place in non-public spaces such as the Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion and/or Conference rooms, full daytime rentals may begin as early as 8 am. You may refer to our online events page to explore space descriptions and capacities.
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Do I need to use one of your caterers, or may I choose my own?
MOHAI has a list of select caterers you may choose from when serving food at your event. These caterers have knowledge and experience in museum environments, and their working procedures have been assessed and approved by the Museum, ensuring a more seamless event experience. You may contact them directly for sample menus and proposals.
City Catering Company
Foodz Catering
Gourmondo
Herban Feast
Kaspars Special Events and Catering
Lisa Dupar CateringCurrent MOHAI policy precludes the use of any catering service outside of this list. The MOHAI Events Management team would be happy to make recommendations from our list if needed.
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Does MOHAI work with preferred vendors?
MOHAI works with the following preferred vendors. You may contact them directly if you have questions or want to request a proposal.
Bamboo Beats
Barbie Hull Photography
CORT Party Rental
Four Park Avenue Valet-
May I self-cater or have a potluck style meal at my event?
No. MOHAI does not allow self-catering or potluck meals. Please select from among our exclusive caterers for food and beverage services.
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Can any of your caterers provide kosher/halal meals and have access to a kosher kitchen?
Many of our caterers can subcontract with kosher/halal providers and kosher kitchens. We will ask that you contact our exclusive caterers directly to make inquiries about these arrangements.
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I have a preferred event date and would like to search availability. Do you have an online calendar?
Event requests and date availability searches can be made by completing our event request form. Given the nature of our facility and number of requests we receive, our calendar is closely supervised by our Events Management team. We will review and respond to each request individually, generally within two business days.
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Is access to the museum galleries included with facility rental?
Sometimes. Please note that gallery access refers to the exhibit spaces located above the 1st floor.
- À la carte space rental does not include gallery access for after-hours events, but access may be arranged for an additional fee. Gallery access fees are priced per-person, based on the full estimated attendance at the time of booking, with a minimum charge of $1,000.00.
- After-hours, full museum buyouts WILL include gallery access as part of the overall base rate.
- Gallery access is also included free-of-charge for rentals taking place in the Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion and/or Conference Room(s) during our 10 am—5 pm business hours. As above, any after-hours rental of these spaces will incur charges for gallery access.
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I'm worried about parking for our guests. Is there a private lot available? What are my options?
Since MOHAI is located in the middle of a public park, we do not have reserved parking onsite. For evening events, however, clients may choose to contract with our exclusive valet partner, Four Park Avenue Valet. For self-parking, MOHAI visitors and event guests can park at the nearby AGC building and the museum will provide validations for a reduced per-car flat rate (currently $10). There are also nearby parking lots that offer reduced rates after 5 pm. Please take a look at our directions and parking page for a map and area options.
For guests with mobility issues, MOHAI can provide limited onsite parking spaces for those with an ADA placard. Please refer to our directions for ADA parking.
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Do you host weddings at MOHAI?
MOHAI is able to host wedding receptions only.