General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 140
This gallery on the museum’s Upper Level is a unique setting for art lovers featuring glass-enclosed showcases of work from the Mint’s extensive and renowned Decorative Arts Collection.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 120 People
Reception
Capacity: 140 People
Outdoor Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 225
The historic terrace with views of the Mint’s original 1836 façade capped off by the museum’s signature golden eagle, can accommodate 225 for outdoor events or ceremonies.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Theater
Capacity: 225 People
Our stunning and spacious front lawn is available to rent for outdoor functions. The grounds are surrounded by foliage and gardens that are maintained by the Charlotte Garden Club. Renters are able to tent the lawn in order to provide privacy and protection from the elements
Supported Layouts and Capacities
This educational gallery that surrounds the Van Every Auditorium tells the illustrious history of the Mint Museum from inception to present day. The space can be rented alone for standing functions, or added on to any lower level space to create an ideal wayfinding path for buffet meals or cocktail events.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 80
This versatile space, on the Lower Level, features Star Gallery works of art by local students (during the school year) and kitchen access. It is an ideal venue for smaller seated dinners, corporate meetings, retreats, and seminars.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 72 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 36 People
Theater
Capacity: 80 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 250
The entire Lower Level, including the atrium, auditorium, Ivey forum, and Heritage Gallery, which details the museum’s history and features beautiful glass-enclosed works of art, can accommodate 250 for a special function.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 250 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 150
The atrium, featuring natural vegetation and floor-to-ceiling views of the terrace, gardens, park, and sunlit or starry skies, hosts private events after 6 p.m. and during some daytime hours.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People
Reception
Capacity: 150 People
Auditorium
| Maximum Capacity: 170
The auditorium, located just behind the atrium, is a 170-seat theater with multiple entrances in the round with audio and video features and multiple entrances ideal for lectures, music performances, and film screenings.* The space is equipped with a removable podium with attached microphone, a projector, and a screen.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 170 People