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Rentals

The Best Place to Rent for Any Event in Downtown Raleigh 
If you are looking for a rental venue with that something extra to host your next big event, then look no further than the City of Raleigh Museum. The City of Raleigh Museum provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere that lets you relax, enjoy and have fun while celebrating your big day. The flexible space provides numerous possibilities that enables you to customize the elements of your event to fit your unique needs. And you can get all of this at a price that will make you smile! So, if you want your venue to make as big a statement as your celebration, check out the City of Raleigh Museum.​
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City of Raleigh Museum Rentals

Located in the 1874 historic Briggs Building, the City of Raleigh Museum showcases the building’s beautiful storefront as well as its original hardwood floors, tall pressed tin ceiling, and other unique architectural details. The museum’s lobby and main galleries as well as its lower-level classroom are available to rent for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, office parties, semi-formals, reunions, workshops and much more.
Amenities include:
  • Tables (including standing cocktail) and chairs included in rental.
  • Additional restrooms and a small kitchen on lower level.
  • Space to store party supplies both before and after your event.
  • Central downtown location in the middle of all the City’s nightlife.

If parking is a concern … no worries! The museum is easily accessible via on-street parking and three parking decks located within a block of the museum. You can find more information on parking at godowntownraleigh.com by clicking on "Get Around".
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Lobby Gallery (1st Floor)

The Lobby Gallery can accommodate up to 60 guests for a cocktail setting and 50 guests for a seated event. The Lobby Gallery is included at no extra charge when renting the A.J. Fletcher Gallery. The Lobby Gallery is most often used for cocktail hours, wedding ceremonies, dance floor and socializing away from the main event.
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​A.J. Fletcher Gallery (1st Floor)

The A.J. Fletcher Gallery can accommodate up to 150 guests for a cocktail setting and 120 guests for a seated event. The main gallery provides the ideal backdrop for special occasions such as receptions, semi-formals, rehearsal dinners and cocktail parties.
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Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom

(Lower Level)

Located on the lower level of the Briggs Building, the Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom provides an intimate setting for up to 50 seated guests. The classroom is most often used for seminars, workshops and brainstorming sessions.​
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Reservations

For additional information on rental costs and other considerations, please review the
museum’s rental packet. We also encourage you to check out our rental video.
​For information on museum availability or to schedule a tour, please contact City of Raleigh Museum Rental Manager Lynda Fuller at 919.996.2220 or Lynda.Fuller@raleighnc.gov.
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