Need a place to celebrate, captivate, commemorate, congregate, convene, beguile, entertain, educate, engage, enthrall, party, perform, frolic, rejoice, revel, assemble, amuse, amaze, inspire, illuminate, invigorate, introduce, delight, divert, present, honor, make merry or meet?

Marbles Kids Museum offers 84,000 square feet of unique, interactive environments suited to a casual gathering, a celebration of friends, or the most elegant ball. Contact the Event Sales Department to discover how our professional event staff can help you plan your next function.

Exceed all of your meeting or conference needs in a truly unique setting in the heart of downtown Raleigh! ·

  • Nearly 8000 square feet of dedicated daytime event space and 84,000 facility space
  • Audio and video conferencing capabilities
  • T-3 Internet access in all rooms
  • 9'x12' screen projection system
  • State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and systems
  • Well-equipped catering kitchens
  • Highly trained event coordinators and technical support team
  • View catering options

With two levels of interactive exhibits, entertainment is built right into your event. Choose from any of Marbles' indoor and outdoor spaces or choose the entire facility, accommodating up to 1,200 people.

 

Room Capacities

Marbles Kids Museum by Day
Marbles Kids Museum is available for daytime functions during an 8-hour
period of time from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Room

Dimensions

Square Feet

Banquet

Theatre

Reception

U-Shape

Classroom

Zanzibar

72’ x 48’

3,456

180

300

250

80

200

Zanzibar A

42’ x 48’

2,016

120

200

175

55

140

Zanzibar B

30’ x 48’

1,440

60

100

75

25

65

Horizon Gallery

46’ x 58’

2,668

135

225

200

60

155

Venture Hall

80’ x 51’

4,100

240

350

310

96

260
Think Tank
28' x 46'
1288
55
85
65
20
58

Marbles by Night
Marbles Kids Museum is available for evening functions during a 4-hour period from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. The following is in addition to the space listed above.

Space

Banquet

Reception

Global Village Square

250

500

East Courtyard

200

300

West Courtyard

40

75

Entire First Floor

N/A

1,200

Entire Second Floor

N/A

600

Entire Facility

N/A

2,000

The Oculus

50

75

 

Facility Rental Fees

 

Space

Daytime Rental Fee

Evening Rental Fee

East Courtyard
$800 (upon availability)
$1200 (upon availability)

Entire Museum
Not available
$4000

First Floor
Not available
$2500

Global Village Square
$1000 (upon availability)
$1500

Horizon Gallery
$700
$1000

Horizon Gallery, Oculus and Terrace
$1000 (upon availability)
$1400

North Courtyard at IMAX
$600
$1000

Oculus
$400 (upon availability)
$1000

Second Floor
Not available
$2000

Venture Hall &
North Courtyard at IMAX
$1000 (upon availability)
$1400 (upon availability)

West Courtyard
$600 (upon availability)
$1000

Zanzibar Room A
$500
$1000

Zanzibar Room A/B
$800
$1200

Zanzibar Room A/B and East Courtyard
$1200 (upon availability)
$1600 (upon availability)

Zanzibar Room A/B and Global Village Square
$1400 (upon availability)
$1800

Zanzibar Room A/B, Global Village Square and East Courtyard
$1600 (upon availability)
$2000 (upon availability)

Zanzibar Room B
$300
$1000
Think Tank

$300 (Sunday, Monday only)
$1000 (upon availability)

IMAX Theatre and Lobby
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Prices shown are for a four (4) hour period of event time and include an additional four (4) hours of time for set up and clean up, within reason.  Actual events may not last past 11:00pm, not including clean up time.

Prices include tables and chairs, labor to set and clean, security, directional
signage, a microphone, and an event coordinator.

The minimum evening rental is $1000.00.

Marbles Kids Museum offers a 15% discount for qualified non-profits.

A current Marbles Kids Museum membership at the $100 level is required in order for individuals to host private social functions in Marbles Kids Museum facilities.

Rates are subject to change.

 

Preferred Caterers


Barbara Boney Caters 919-255-3667
Caffe Luna 919-832-6090
Catering Works 919-828-5932

Irregardless Café Catering

919-789-9274

Ladyfingers Catering Company

919-828-2270
Mitchell's Catering & Events 919-847-0135
Premiere Catering 919-388-9875
Rocky Top Hospitality 919-829-3771
Sisters' Garden Catering Company 919-872-4402 x.102
Triangle Catering 919-873-9500

 

In-house Beverage Service

Prices:

  • Starbucks Coffee: $25 per urn(serves 20-25 people per urn)
  • Set up for coffee:  $20 Includes cups, sleeves, lids, napkins, sweeteners and ½ and ½, and stir sticks
  • Ice Cold Bottled water:  $1 per bottle
  • Hot Tea service:  $20 Includes 24 tea bags, hot water, and set up.

 

Marbles Kids Museum