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Rentals

Host your next event at Greenville’s most playful and engaging event space!

With a convenient downtown location, TCMU offers a unique venue for a memorable corporate or personal event. Rental options range from a full museum rental to a private conference room.

Rental Options

Big Idea Conference Room

Big Idea is a colorful conference room located on the third floor of the museum perfect for staff retreats, board meetings, or small receptions. Includes a tv screen for presentations.

Capacity: 18 seated, 60 standing

Price: $500

Be Anything Place

Be Anything Place is a round room located on the first floor of the museum. Ideal for large meetings or small receptions. Includes a projector and screen.

Capacity: 75 seated, 150 standing

Price: $800 

Café and Patio

The museum café is located on the first floor of the museum and  includes an adjacent outdoor patio. Ideal for receptions or small events.

Capacity: 160 seated, 200 standing

Price: $1,000

2nd and 3rd Floor

The 2nd and 3rd floors of the museum feature numerous exhibits and plenty of space for events

Capacity: 800

Price: $2,800

Entire Museum

80,000 square feet making up 3 floors of museum space for events of all sizes.

Capacity: 1000

Price: $4,300

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Rental FAQs

What time can I host an event at TCMU?
  • After-hours rentals can begin set-up at 5:30 pm. Guest entry must be at 6:30 pm or later. 
  • All event guests must exit the museum by 10:00 pm, with breakdown complete by 11:00 pm.
Are any of the spaces available to rent during the day?

Yes! The Big Idea Conference Room and Be Anything Place are available to rent during museum hours. The Café & Patio, as well as the entire museum can be rented during the day on a case-by-case basis. Please submit an inquiry and a TCMU Staff member will be in touch.

What am I responsible for as the event host?
  • The event host is responsible for:
    • Providing staff to oversee admission and check-in for the duration of the event. 
    • Securing any food, beverage or entertainment vendors. TCMU does not provide food or beverages. Alcohol is permitted at rental events. 
    • Removal of all event items from the event space after the event. 
    • Removal of all leftover food from the event space after the event.
    • Disposal of waste in the dumpsters located behind the museum. 
Does TCMU provide audio visual equipment or furniture?
  • The Big Idea Conference Room has a screen for presentations.
  • Be Anything Place has a projector and screen for presentations. 
  • The Big Idea Conference Room and Café & Patio include tables and chairs. 
  • All other rental spaces do not include A/V equipment, tables, or chairs. 
  • TCMU offers limited event furniture rentals upon request.
  • Room configuration fees will apply if the event host chooses to edit the current layout of the space. The event host is not permitted to move facility furniture.