Whether you are looking to conduct a training session or celebrate a wedding reception, the Museum lends an extraordinary atmosphere for events and social gatherings offering a fresh and fun location for your event. The Museum features a 5,000 square foot gallery, outdoor patio, and auditorium.

Museum Hours

Rental Rates

Auditorium (MSM 133)

Seats up to 142 people plus handicap seating. Food and beverages are not allowed in the Auditorium. One registration table in the Lobby is allowed without a charge. Equipment must be requested prior to the event. We suggest making an appointment to test your media and bringing backup files on a separate device. Full Day (4 hours or more during regular Museum hours). Half Day (4 hours or less during regular Museum hours).

Additional Cost

$35: Projector (includes the use of the PC Computer and podium)

Lobby (MSM 130)

Maximum 200 people. Food and beverages are allowed. Full Day (4 hours or more during regular Museum hours). Half Day (4 hours or less during regular Museum hours).

Patio/Garden

Group Size: Maximum 200 people. Food and beverages are allowed. Additional approval from UNLV Facilities Management is needed for large-scale events in the garden. Full Day (4 hours or more during regular Museum hours). Half Day (4 hours or less during regular Museum hours).

Exhibition Hall/Gallery (MSM 134)

Events in the Exhibition Hall must be approved through the Museum's Director. Exhibition schedules are subject to change. Group Size is contingent on the exhibition footprint. Up to 200 people for cocktails and buffet reception; no more than 500 for events in which participants come and leave the Museum throughout the evening; and a maximum of 100 people for sit-down dinners. Additional charges apply to move artwork.

• $950 (UNLV Department/UNLV-Sponsored Events)
• $1500 (Off-Campus Non-profit Renters)
• $2500 (Off-Campus Renters)

Overtime Use of the Building

• $30/hour Times include set-up and take-down. If no time is allotted for set-up and take-down, 1/2 hour before and 1/2 hour after the event will be added to the reservation time. A minimum of 1 hour before and after for Exhibition Hall rentals is required.

Additional Fees

• $30/hour per additional staff member. Additional staff is mandatory for large events and all Exhibition Hall rentals
• $25/hour per security guard. Some high-risk events may require security, at the Museum's discretion.
• $100/hour for holiday use or Mondays. (UNLV is closed on State and Federal Holidays. The fee applies to Saturdays of a 3-day weekend.)
• $100/hour to move artwork. Director's approval is required (minimum 1 hour)
• $50/hour to load-in/load-out oversized objects
• $250: UNLV employee to act as the "responsible person" as required on alcohol permits. The designated responsible person must either be a full-time faculty member (teaching or professional staff) or full-time classified staff member of the university. For more information about Alcohol Permits, see our Helpful Information or Frequently Asked Questions sections below.
• $1500 to close the Museum to the public during normal business hours. Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday events must be discussed with the Museum Director.

Equipment

• $10 each Six foot folding table (10 available)
• $5 each Black plastic folding chair (24 available)
• $25 Lobby flat screen monitor
• $25 Lobby speakers
• $35 Portable audio system for Gallery
• $35 Use of the refrigerator / freezer

Rent the museum

To schedule a tour, or for questions about renting the museum, please contact Alisha Kerlin.