Museum of Vancouver Venue Rentals

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The Museum of Vancouver is a unique and important historical venue. Built for Canada's centennial and opened in 1968, the building is one of Vancouver’s architectural gems, making it a one-of-kind venue to host a myriad of special events, receptions and business meetings.

Situated in Vanier Park near Kitsilano Beach, just minutes from downtown, the Museum boasts stellar views of English Bay, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains. The Museum’s variety of special exhibitions and programs means there’s always an inspiring energy within its walls.

Our dedicated Venue Rentals Department strives to provide you and your guests with exceptional service and a memorable event experience.

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VENUES...... 3

CAPACITIES...... 9

PRICING...... 10

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES...... 13

CATERING ...... 14 Joyce Walley Room

The Joyce Walley Room is our multipurpose venue. The space features 13-foot floor-to-ceiling windows making it the ideal location for receptions, meetings, workshops and family events. It has unparalleled views that look out over Vanier Park, English Bay, the West End, Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains through a panoramic wall of glass.

ROOM CAPACITY **All room Capacities have been adjusted due to Covid-19** Standing Cocktail Reception – 30 Wedding Ceremony – 30 Theatre/Lecture style – 30 Seated Dining – 30

MINIMUM RENTAL: (4 hours) $1,210

IDEAL FOR: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate social events, meetings/conferences/trainings, social/special events, reunions/anniversaries, openings/launches, youth events/camps.

INCLUDED AMENITIES: Museum Event Liaison, security, building services staff, event storage space, site visits, signage and photo opportunities, and EasyPark discount group coupons.

A/V & FURNITURE: Podium with built in microphone plus one additional audio channel, WiFi, large projection screen, six- foot rectangular banquet tables, and black contemporary stacking chairs.

- 3 - Joyce Walley Room- 4 - History Room and MOV Garden Patio The History Room and adjacent MOV Garden Patio feature unobstructed views of Vanier Park, English Bay, the West End, Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains. This venue is located on the lower level of the Museum and the Patio itself is surrounded by our Native Plant Garden. Its location is only steps away from the duck ponds, bike paths and overlooks the open green space of Vanier Park. The History Room and MOV Garden Patio are ideal for events looking to incorporate both indoor and outdoor space. It also features dual door access to the Patio, which are perfect for wedding ceremonies and special entrances.

ROOM CAPACITY **All room Capacities have been adjusted due to Covid-19** Standing Reception (indoors only) – 12 Wedding Ceremony (indoors only) - 12 Theatre/Lecture – 12 Seated Wedding Ceremony on Patio – 50

MINIMUM RENTAL: (4 hours) $715 Fee includes indoor and outdoor spaces.

IDEAL FOR: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, BBQs, corporate socials/special events, team building, meetings/conferences/trainings, reunions/anniversaries, openings/launches, youth events/camps.

INCLUDED AMENITIES: Museum Event Liaison, security, building services staff, event storage space, site visits, signage opportunities, and EasyPark discount group coupons.

A/V & FURNITURE: WiFi, six-foot rectangular banquet tables and an assortment of comfortable chairs. (Indoor use only)

- 5 - MOV Lobby This iconic space embodies the unique building design which takes after the circular Planetarium situated directly above it. The Lobby is our primary registration area which is shared with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and is best used to maximize rental venues capacities and create flow between multiple spaces.

ROOM CAPACITY **All room Capacities have been adjusted due to Covid-19** Standing Cocktail Reception – Currently Unavaliable The Lobby can be used in conjunction with another event space to maximize capacity and flow.

MINIMUM RENTAL: (4 hours) $990 Subject to availability and exclusivity buyouts.

IDEAL FOR: Standing receptions, openings/launches, corporate socials, networking events, or used in conjunction with another venue space to maximize capacity.

INCLUDED AMENITIES: Museum Event Liaison, security, building services staff, event storage space, site visits, signage opportunities, and EasyPark discount group coupons.

- 6 - MOV Boardroom The Museum of Vancouver’s Boardroom is located on the lower floor and is a private meeting space for small meetings, training seminars or lectures. A feasible option for companies in need of a meeting space, as well as a perfect off-site venue for your monthly training/management meetings.

ROOM CAPACITY Boardroom meeting style (6 people) **All room Capacities have been adjusted due to Covid-19**

MINIMUM RENTAL (2 hours - daytime) $150 (4 hours - evening) $300

IDEAL FOR: Small meetings, seminars or training sessions.

INCLUDED AMENITIES: Security, Museum Event Liaison, site visits, signage opportunities, and EasyPark discount group coupons.

A / V: WiFi, projector screen, and a white board.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Projector available for rent - $100.

- 7 - Wedding in Joyce Walley Space- 8 - Rental Venue Capacities

Capacities are suggested estimates, as they may vary depending on your event setup.

Due to COVID restrictions maximum capacities have been adjusted.

Venue Standing Theatre Classroom Seated Seated Capacities Reception Style Style Wedding Dining Ceremony

Joyce Walley 30 30 20 30 30 Room

History Room 12 12 12 12 12

MOV Garden 50 50 50 50 50 Patio

History Room 50 50 50 50 50 + MOV Garden Patio MOV Lobby N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

MOV Boardroom N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

- 9 - Pricing

Include event setup and strike time to calculate your total event pricing.

DISCOUNTS: Museum of Vancouver members will receive a 10% discount off rental prices below. Non-Profit groups will receive a 30% discount (Monday - Thursday) off venue rental prices below.

All prices subject to GST.

Minimum 5 hrs 6 hrs 7 hrs 8 hrs 9 hrs 10 hrs 11 hrs 12 hrs 4 hours (2 hour minimum for boardroom) Joyce Walley $1,210 $1,340 $1,490 $1,630 $1,700 $1,800 $1,900 $1,990 $2,070 Room

History Room $715 $825 $930 $1,005 $1,080 $1,200 $1,320 $1,420 $1,540 + MOV Garden Patio

MOV Lobby $990 $1,095 $1,200 $1,365 $1,525 $1,640 $1,730 $1,810 $1,880 (subject to exlusive buyouts at $1000+)

MOV $75/ hour $360 $420 $480 $540 $600 $660 $690 $720 Boardroom up to 4 hours

Insurance is required for all venue rentals at the Museum. You have the option to purchase insurance through the Museum or Liability Insurance (ranges on nature of event) $6 - $60 through an alternative provider. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted to our Rentals Department 30 days prior to your event. Host Liquor Liability Insurance (if applicable) $100 - 10 - Pricing

Additional fees, if applicable: SOCAN music without dancing $31.72 Re:sound without dancing $13.97 SOCAN Music with dancing $63.49 Re:sound with dancing $27.96

MOV Staff hourly fee (required 200+ people at event) $27 per hour per staff

Optional additional fees, if applicable:

Projector (one on-site) $100 Self-guided group tour of exhibits with rental Details available upon request Curated Talk & Tour Details available upon request (min. 10 people at a time + subject to avaialbility at time of booking)

On-site event ventriloquist entertainment for families Details available upon request (subject to availability at time of booking) (pricing may vary depepnding on event)

Museum Adult Scavenger Hunt Details available upon request

- 11 - View from Joyce Walley Room Exclusive Features

The Museum of Vancouver offers a variety of spaces to best suit your needs for a wide variety of meetings and special events. Our mission is to inspire a deeper understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences. Providing history and culture along with a breathtaking location, the Museum of Vancouver is a desirable venue for your most special and memorable occasions.

ACCESS TO PICTURESQUE VANIER PARK The Museum of Vancouver is situated in beautiful Vanier Park next to Kitsilano Beach. Enjoy unparalleled views of English Bay, the Northshore Mountains and Stanley Park, as well as duck ponds across our MOV Garden Patio. Let the seasons marvel you, while your special event takes advantage of this outdoor space.

WEDDINGS • Complimentary wedding rehearsal during the Museum operating hours • Private room for bridal party • Photo opportunities • Storage space for event setup

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Catering Peake of Catering is one of Museum of Vancouver’s preferred caterers. Peake of Catering has created custom packages specially for the Museum of Vancouver venue spaces, for inspiration and ease of planning.

Peake of Catering is an industry-leading, full service catering company. We offer catering and event management for events from intimate to extravagant. Our goal is to elevate our clients' dining and event experience by offering our knowledge and skills to exceed expectations. We are imaginative event professionals. We take you beyond the menu, to an experience that is exquisite in taste and beautifully presented. Let us make your event special, right down to the finest detail.

Peake of Catering brings culinary and event solutions to a wide variety of dining requests through thoughtful planning, precision execution and delicious moments. We embrace the endless pursuit of good taste, bringing this to our customers each and every day.

Contact Information For further information, menus, and/or request a quote, please contact Peake of Catering.

By phone: 604-872-8431 By email: [email protected] Or visit their website: peakeofcatering.com

- 14 - Venue Rentals Booking

To inquire about booking your wedding, meeting or special event space at the Museum:

MOV Venue Rentals Department P: 604-730-5320 E: [email protected]

1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC museumofvancouver.ca/venue-rentals

Vancouver’s story begins here.