Rental Options

Whether you're looking for a technologically sophisticated meeting space, a unique reception facility, or a weather-proof venue to show employees and customers your appreciation, the combination of our world class 60,000 sq ft science center, larger-than-life IMAX Dome Theater, 4,000 sq ft Event Center, high tech meeting facilities and in-house catering are guaranteed to provide you and your guests with an event filled with smart fun.

Centrally located in downtown Birmingham, McWane Science Center offers a wide variety of spaces, spanning over 60,000 square feet on four floors, that you can mix-and-match to fit your requirements.

Our covered parking deck with private entrance provides for easy access for all event guests.

Let McWane Science Center’s experienced and creative Special Events Staff help you custom build your event with every detail to ensure an unforgettably enjoyable experience for your guests and stress-free seamless experience for their client.

Enjoy a sneak preview of what McWane Science Center offers for your next event in the photo gallery below or click here to view more on Flickr.

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Facility rentals include (but are not limited to) the following:

-    Use of McWSC chairs and tables (variety of shapes and sizes) for banquets, receptions and meetings
-    Variety of state of the art Audio/Visual equipment
-    Use of McWSC dance floor
-    Use of McWSC podiums
-    Lighting options based on facility rental
-    Video conferencing capabilities
-    Public Wi-Fi
-    Set-up and clean-up from McWSC Staff
-    Use of McWSC pipe and drape
-    Directory signage
-    Trashcans and service throughout event
-    McWSC Event Staff on hand for entire event
-    Use of McWSC linens and skirts with use of McWSC catering (small cost with other caterer)

Items are based on McWane Science Center inventory and vary depending on event facility rented.

FACILITY RENTAL RATES	Daytime Rates	After Hours Rates
Event Center:	Daytime: $1000	After Hours: $1500
City Gallery:	N/A	After Hours: $850
Regions Room:	Daytime: $ 500	After Hours: $ 500
IMAX® Dome Theater:	N/A	After Hours Film Presentation: $1500 After Hours Theater Rental: $500 per hour After Hours IMAX Lobby Rental: $500 per hour
Wedding rate:	$2500 for 2 day rental in Event Cente

To make your McWane Science Center event even more unique and spectacular rent one of our adventure halls for an after hours function. After hours adventure hall prices start at $1200. After hours adventure hall rentals with event facility rentals start at $1000.

McWane Science Center offers a 30% discount to established nonprofit organizations. Proof of 501(c)(3) status may be requested.

Rental Options

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