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Private Events
Create a Unique and Memorable Experience
The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon offers a variety of spaces for private events, workshops, and gatherings. Choose from our dedicated creative studios, a multi-purpose pavilion, or even rent the entire museum after hours!
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Private Event Space Options
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Culinary Studio
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Clay Studio
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Museum Facility (Available for after-hours rental)
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The Pavilion (Available during museum hours)
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The Pavilion & Outdoor Adventure (Available for after-hours rental)
Culinary Studio Private Event
Rental of private space, during or after museum hours. Two options for add-on workshops, bisqueware or culinary.
Booking & Availability
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Reservations: Required at least 30 days in advance.
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Setup Time/Clean Up: 30 minutes before and after the event.
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Availability: Blackout dates for special events and holidays may apply.
Capacity and Pricing
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Capacity: Up to 20 guests (Adults and children) included in the pricing, which covers staff labor.
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Pricing: $250 per hour studio rental, does not include museum admission or workshop. Memberships can be used for admissions.
Optional Add-On Workshops
Enhance your event by adding a hands-on workshop for a flat fee of $300.
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Bisqueware Add-On
Educator, materials, admission for all guests, and up to 20 bisqueware pieces.
Culinary Add-On
Educator, all necessary ingredients, and materials.
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Clay Studio Private Event
Clay studio available during or after museum hours for private workshop or bisqueware painting, the studio is closed to the public during that time.
Booking & Availability
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Reservations: Required at least 30 days in advance.
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Duration: 1-hour rental.
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Setup Time/Clean-up: 30 minutes before and after the event.
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Availability: During hours or after hours, black out dates for special events and holidays.
Capacity and Pricing
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Capacity: 20 People
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During Business Hours: $30 per person, minimum 6 people. (min $180)
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After Business Hours: $30 per person, minimum 10 people. (min $300)
Rental Details
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Inclusions: Options for workshop or bisqueware. Pottery wheel and slab roller only to be used with educator supervision. Note: Kiln Clay projects have to dry for multiple days and then be painted so they would have to come back.
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No Food Allowed
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Museum Facilities Private Event
Rental of the entire museum for private events, rental after hours.
Booking & Availability
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Reservations: Required at least 30 days in advance.
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Setup Time/Clean-up: 30 minutes before and after the event
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Availability: After hours only. Black out dates for special events and holidays.
Capacity and Pricing
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Capacity: 150
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Pricing: $1,200 for 3-hour rental, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Enjoy a 10% discount if you are a museum member or a non-profit.
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Refundable cleaning deposit: $400.
Rental Details
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Inclusions: Museum Grand Hall and STEAM Forest
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Exclusions: Outdoor Adventure, The Pavilion, The Makery and preschool spaces are excluded
Pavilion Private Event
Rental of the pavilion for private events, during museum hours.
Booking & Availability
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Reservations: Required at least 30 days in advance.
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Availability: During business hours. Black out dates for special events and holidays.
Capacity and Pricing
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Capacity: 100
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Pricing: $200 per hour
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Refundable cleaning deposit: $200.
Rental Details
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Inclusions: Pavilion (heat, lights, fans, bathrooms)
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Exclusions: Outdoor Adventure Area. Does not include museum admission. Does not include chairs or tables.
Pavilion & Outdoor Adventure Private Event
Rental of the Pavilion and Outdoor Adventure for private events, rental after hours.
Booking & Availability
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Reservations: Required at least 30 days in advance.
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Availability: After hours only. Black out dates for special events and holidays.
Capacity and Pricing
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Capacity: 100 seated, 160 including Outdoor Adventure
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Pricing: $300 per hour
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Refundable cleaning deposit: $500.
Rental Details
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Inclusions: Outdoor Adventure and Pavilion (heat, lights, fans, bathrooms)
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Entrance: Oakdale Gate becomes the main entrance (or 8th Street once developed).
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Restrictions: Does not include museum admission
Rental Policies
Payment
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50% of the rental fee is required to reserve the date of your event once confirmed.
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All fees are due 14 days before your event.
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Current Museum Members receive a 10% discount off the total amount. Discount is taken at the time of balance payment.
Cancellation Policy
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Events canceled more than 30 days in advance will receive a full refund of the deposit minus a $25 processing fee.
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Events canceled between 14 and 30 days forfeit the full booking deposit (50% of the rental fee).
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Events canceled within 14 days of the scheduled event will have the full rental applied as a cancellation fee.