Located on the first floor in the heart of the museum’s exhibit galleries, the Caterpillar Atrium is a bright, spacious area ideally suited (during non-public hours) for:
- receptions
- dinner parties
- elegant events
Capacity
- Reception: 200
- Seated event: 150
Located on the first floor, and at a distance from public spaces, activity rooms A, B, and C/D offer ample, flexible space for:
- off-site staff retreats
- corporate meetings
- dinners
- parties
Activity rooms feature:
- AV equipment for presentation needs
- LCD projectors
- pull-down projection screens
- retractable walls between rooms C and D to accommodate flexibility in set-up and capacity
Capacity for rooms A and B
- Conference: 40 per room
- Reception: 40 per room
- Seated event: 36 per room
- Theater-style: 40 per room
Capacity for rooms C and D
- Conference: 40 per room
- Reception: 60 per room (120 combined)
- Seated event: 48 per room (100 combined)
- Theater-style: 60 per room (120 combined)
This large, welcoming space on the museum’s first floor is available (during non-public hours) for:
- grazing receptions
- cocktail parties
The Main lobby features:
- a convenient location near the museum’s main entrance
- 3 saltwater aquariums to inspire conversation among guests
- an admissions desk which may be used as a guest registration area
Capacity
- Reception: 250
- Seated event: 100
Located on the first floor right off the main lobby, the theater is an ideal setting for:
- corporate meetings
- lectures
- large presentations
The theater features:
- stage with podium
- AV equipment for presentation needs
- large, comfortable chairs with plenty of foot room
- an admissions desk which may be used as a guest registration area
Capacity
Located on the third floor and accessible by both elevator and stairs, the board room and lounge can be used in tandem or separately for:
- presentations
- receptions
- corporate meetings
- off-site staff retreats
- dinners
The board room features:
- AV equipment for presentation needs
- ceiling-mounted LCD projector
- pull-down projection screen
Board room capacity
- Meeting: 24
- Reception: 60 (100 when combined with lounge)
- Seated event: 48 (72 when combined with lounge)
- Theater-style: 50
Lounge capacity
- Reception: 60 (100 when combined with board room)
- Seated event: 60 (72 when combined with board room)
- Theater-style: 50
The National Toy Hall of Fame, located on the museum's second floor, is available during public and non-public hours. The National Toy Hall of Fame provides a playful backdrop for conversation among guests and is ideally suited for:
- grazing receptions
- cocktail parties
- dinner parties
The National Toy Hall of Fame Features:
- hands-on fun with Slinky stairs, Atari video games, hula hoops, checkers, and more
- close proximity to other second-floor exhibits including eGameRevolution
- guest access by both stairs and elevator
Capacity
- Reception: 75
- Seated event: 50
A visit to the lush, indoor butterfly garden on the museum’s first floor can be added to a reception or special event (during non-public hours). Call 585-410-6332 for details.
Planning a larger event? The entire museum includes two floors of exhibit spaces for your guests to enjoy. Hosts will be available to assist with the exhibit experience. Call 585-410-6332 for details.
