Spaces for Facility Rental

The Museum has gorgeous indoor and outdoor areas to create your masterpiece event.

Grand Foyer Lobby

The most elegant space is the Grand Foyer. This beautiful 2,400 square foot area with its 40-foot windows offers stunning views of the Tennessee River. The Foyer easily seats 160 guests banquet style or up to 240 for a standing reception and includes an intimate outdoor terrace. The Foyer can be used in conjunction with the Auditorium to provide seating for 224 and standing room for 300.

Auditorium

The Auditorium is versatile and can be set up lecture style, arranged for a small dinner, or used for an intimate standing reception. The stage is a wonderful setting for a single musician or a band. Audio/visual equipment is available to accommodate a lecture-style setup for up to 100 guests. This area easily seats 64 banquet style or 125 standing. The 1,400 square foot Auditorium is the perfect accompaniment to the Grand Foyer for larger events. These two areas open seamlessly into one another and provide endless set up opportunities.

Riverview Terrace

The Riverview Terrace offers a spectacular panorama of the Tennessee River. This 8,000 square foot outdoor terrace boasts views of all three buildings of the Museum. This is the perfect space for a wedding ceremony, but it is also a gorgeous location for a seated dinner for up to 224 or standing reception for 750. This area can also be tented to host one grand party. The museum's indoor space is available as a back up location in case of rain.

Paley Terrace

The Paley Terrace is a stunning location for any small event. With breathtaking views of the Walnut Street Bridge, this is the place to be during the amazing sunsets over the river. Named after the wrought iron sculpture that defines this space, the Paley Terrace's 1,400 square feet is perfect for a cocktail party for 75 or seated dinner for 40.

Hunter Museum's Galleries

The Museum galleries are a great addition to any event. You can offer your guests the opportunity to stroll the galleries throughout your event. The Museum's collection focuses on American art from the Colonial period to the present day. The galleries offer guests the best of American art, from traditional landscapes and portraits to contemporary studio glass.