MAKE YOUR EVENT Different!

Have your special event at WonderLab, a beloved Bloomington landmark, perfectly situated in the heart of the Blomington Entertainment and Arts District on the B-Line Trail. The museum and garden can be exclusively yours for eco-friendly events with built-in entertainment and outstanding service at a surprisingly affordable price. The whole facility is available in the evenings after public hours and also on Sunday mornings. Meeting rooms are available to reserve whenever the museum is open. When you choose WonderLab for your event, not only do you choose a unique setting that your guests will always remember, but you also support a local non-profit educational organization. Thank you!

Weddings & Other Life Celebrations • Conference & Departmental Parties • Meetings & Workshops



FACILITY RENTAL AMENITIES

• Exclusive use of the museum and garden for 50-300 guests
• Exclusive use of a meeting room for up to 80 guests
• Accessible facilities, including elevator and restrooms
• Attractive compostable* plates, utensils, cups, and napkins
• Recycling bins for non-compostable disposables
• Flexible room set-up for buffets, sit-down meals or lectures
• Two floors of multi-sensory exhibits
• Museum staffperson to coordinate with you before the event
• Museum staff to welcome and assist you and your guests
• Integrated whole museum sound system
• Digital projection system and screen
• Optional science demos or special hands-on activities
• Optional party favor bags prepared from the gift store


Other Benefits
• Choose your own vendors
• Reduce or eliminate the need to decorate
• Add your special items to party favor bags
• Hands-on museum atmosphere works for all ages

* After the compostable materials are used, they will be collected in special biodegradable bags to be taken for composting to Loesch Hill Farm. The resulting nutrient-rich compost will be used on the farm's gardens, which produce fresh local food for One World Catering & Events, Lennie's, Pizza X, and the non-profit foodbank, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.

Food and Alcohol Policy

WonderLab does not provide or oversee food service. If you hire a caterer, you must provide WonderLab with a copy of the Certificate of Insurance naming WonderLab as an additional insured. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed without food service. Only wine and beer are permitted. Alcohol must be served by a bartender licensed within the state of Indiana. You must provide all necessary insurance and permits as described in the rental contract.

PRICING AND RESERVATIONS

"Our family thanks the staff and volunteers who were on board for our recent rehearsal dinner. Our guests all had a terrific time."

Meeting room rentals start at $95 and whole facility rentals start at $500. WonderLab premier members and non-profit organizations are eligible for a 15% discount off regular rates.

You must book your private museum rental with a deposit at least
three weeks in advance.

Celeste Wolfinger
Museum Visit Coordinator
(812) 337-1337 ext. 11
schedule [at] wonderlab [dot] org

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