Private Party Facility Rental

 

The Family Museum will be made available on a contractual basis to private parties who wish to rent the facility on available Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings.

 

Private party facility rental is available between the hours of 5pm and 8pm, or during other negotiated times.  Early set-up or late teardown must be negotiated in the contract.

 

Setup times must be made ahead of time with an authorized Family Museum official.


Fees and Payment

Fee for private party facility rental is $400 plus a $100 refundable minor damage deposit, and reservations are confirmed upon payment of a $150 deposit.  A full refund of deposits will be given if cancellation of event is made in writing no less than 14 days in advance.

 

Payment of the remainder of the rental fee and proof of supplemental insurance and licenses when applicable, are required no less than 3 days in advance of the event.

The renting party is responsible for providing the Family Museum with proof of supplemental liability insurance.  The renting party is responsible for any damage, accidents or injuries that may occur during said party.  Supplemental liability insurance coverage must be at least $300,000.  If alcohol is provided at said event, supplemental liability insurance coverage must be at least $1,000,000.  The Family Museum and the City of Bettendorf are to be listed as additional insured on your policy. 

What's Included

Private party facility rental includes use of the Family Museum’s Great Hall, Exhibit Gallery and Celebration Room.  At least one Family Museum employee will be on site during setup, the entire event and teardown.  Additional room arrangements can be made in advance (additional fees may apply).

 

12 banquet style tables and up to 125 chairs are made available at no additional cost.  Arrangements for said tables and chairs must be made no later than three weeks in advance of event.  Additional amenities such as table cloths, party favors, A.V. equipment, easels, stage, etc can be made available if arrangements are made three weeks in advance of event (additional fees may apply).  Lessee is responsible for setup and teardown.


Additional Policies

Alcoholic beverages are permitted as long as guests consuming said beverages are properly identified as of legal drinking age.  The lessee may not charge for alcoholic beverages.

Facility is not open to the public for lessee to charge admission.  Lessee must act as host and may not charge for goods or services at said event.

 At events in which minors will be present, there must be at least a 6:1 child to adult ratio.

All rentals are subject to Family Museum Board approval.

Rental arrangements can be made by calling Jeff Reiter at (563) 344-4168.

The renting party is responsible for providing the Family Museum with proof of liability insurance.  The renting party is responsible for any damage, accidents or injuries that may occur to guests during said party.  Liability insurance coverage must be at least $300,000.  If alcohol is provided at said event, liability insurance coverage must be at least $1,000,000.  The Family Museum, its Foundation, and the City of Bettendorf will accept no responsibility at said events and lesee must accept full liability.   

Use of meeting rooms and the facility in no way implies Family Museum endorsement of ideas expressed in the meetings and parties, or of the aims and goals of the organizations using the facilities. In case a question is raised as to the objectives and activities of any organization, group or individual requesting use of the meeting rooms or facility, the Family Museum Board shall be the final authority in granting or refusing permission for the use of the rooms. Organizations may not advertise the use of the Museum facility in any way that implies sponsorship or endorsement by the Family Museum other than to indicate the name and address of the facility.  Interpretation of this policy is left to the discretion of the Family Museum Director or her/his designee. Final authority rests with the Board of Trustees.

Family Museum Hours:
 Mon - Thurs: 9am-8pm
Fri & Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: Noon-5pm
tel. 563.344.4106
fax. 563.344.4164
familymuseum@bettendorf.org
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