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Facility Rentals at the Museum

The Douglas County Museum welcomes the opportunity to serve our community whenever possible. With reasonable pricing and flexibility, the Museum can accommodate gatherings from small business meetings and company retreats to private fundraisers and parties. Self-guided tours of the Museum are included in the price of your rental of our meeting spaces.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed unless prior arrangements are made. If you intend to serve alcohol, we require a signed Special Event Agreement form, licensed server, OLCC permit and Certificate of Liability Insurance for your event. 

Auditorium

Great for all occasions

Book the Douglas County Museum’s auditorium for your next conference, small business meeting, workshop, fundraiser or banquet.

  • Maximum capacity is seating for 60-100, or 40-50 as banquet
  • Room dimensions are 22ft x 35ft
  • Digital projector and 7ft x 12ft screen available
  • High speed wireless internet accessible
  • Food prep area adjacent to the auditorium has a sink, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and toaster oven
  • Self-guided tours of the Museum are included with rental

Courtyard & Galleries

For a unique experience

The Douglas County Museum’s courtyard offers a great space for outdoor events, large or small. The galleries have been host to numerous fund raisers and themed gatherings. Rental of these spaces may also be combined with the auditorium. Please inquire about rental possibilities and current pricing. These spaces are available for use on a case by case basis.

Birthday Parties

Easy children’s gatherings!

Complete access to all of the fun-filled hands-on children’s exhibits and play areas at the Douglas County Museum.

  • Includes two hour use of the auditorium and an additional hour of pre-event setup time
  • Free admission to the Museum for all birthday party guests and chaperones (children must be supervised at all times!)
  • Free-standing decorations only, no attaching decor to walls or light fixtures
  • All garbage must be put in bags and disposed of in dumpster behind the Museum

Reserve Your Space

For questions, pricing and to check availability call 541-957-7007, or fill out the form below. The calendar can fill up fast, so plan early!