14 Wharfside StreetCharleston, SC 29401
Museum open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:00 PM) Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.
14 Wharfside Street — Charleston, SC 29401
Interested in hosting your meeting or event at the International African American Museum? Explore our available private event spaces, pricing, and policies below. For more information and pricing:
Choose from one of four private event rental options:
• Studio Time • CFH Conference Room $450 includes admission for 25 $350 includes admission for 15
Lobby | Studio Time | East Wing $5,000 (Tues-Thur) $5,500 (Fri-Sun)
West Yard First Floor | Lobby | Studio Time | East Wing
• Rentals include access to the museum’s indoor exhibits • Daytime rentals are available 10am – 4pm • All rentals require a 50% reservation deposit and a $750 refundable security deposit. • Event liability insurance is required.
Capacity: 115 Theater Seating / 215 Reception
Capacity: 420 Theatre Seating / 300 Seated / 700 Reception
Each event occurring in the African Ancestors Memorial Garden begins with a welcome and a Land and Labor Acknowledgment.
The International African American Museum has an Authorized Event Vendors List for clients to choose from. Unless prior approval is obtained, we ask that our clients use only local vendors for: • Event Coordinator • Catering • Rentals The list of selected vendors must be submitted prior to the Final Pre-Event Meeting. All vendors and service contractors are responsible for the clean-up and removal of their equipment, food, bar supplies and garbage within two (2) hours of the event’s conclusion. No red wine or drinks that contain staining ingredients are allowed.
Museum furniture must be moved by museum staff only. All rented furniture must be picked up from the venue at the end of the event. No furniture or fixtures may be stored on-site unless permitted by museum staff in writing.
While we welcome bands, DJs and all other types of musical entertainment in the venue and on the grounds, all music must end at 9:00pm. Amplified music must not exceed 70 dBA as measured at the closest property line.
City of Charleston off-duty officers may be required based on the size of the event if alcohol is served. It will be the responsibility of the client to secure off-duty officers.
AV Package $250+ • Projector screen, Computer, Podium, Microphone and Speaker Center for Family History Access $1,500. Research Center Activation $750
Submission of event inquiry does not guarantee use of space.
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