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Need downtown rental space? Discovery Center of Springfield will fit your needs for any event. We have space well suited for wedding receptions, reunions, meetings, and classes, just to name a few. The features we offer make any event memorable.

  • Flexible space
  • Abundant parking
  • Central location
  • A unique setting
  • Inexpensive rental fees
  • State-of-the-art video conferencing equipment

Call Charlotte McCoy at 417-862-9910 ext. 713 for more information. Reserve space for seminars, satellite or video conference equipment , meetings, weddings, holiday parties, trade shows, forums, and company parties and picnics.
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The Auditorium and Foyer
  • 2,700 square feet
  • Seats up to 200; up to 120 w/ tables
  • Audio/Visual equipment
  • Restrooms/Water fountain
    • Regular rate - $450
    • Non-profit rate - $300

The Auditorium, Foyer, and Mezzanine

  • 4,540 square feet
  • Seats up to 300; up to 150 w/ tables
  • Beverage stations available
  • Available after 5pm everyday or all day Monday
    • Regular Rate - $750
    • Non-Profit Rate - $650

Classrooms 1 & 2

  • 550 or 620 square feet
  • Seat up to 30 with tables
  • Videoconference capability
    • Regular Rate - $150

Gallery A

  • 1400 Square feet (plus full kitchen)
  • Seats up to 150; up to 75 with tables
  • Loading Dock
    • Regular Rate - $350

Immersion Cinema Theater

  • Seats up to 50 in tiered lecture hall
  • Internet ports and large prjection screen
    • Regular Rate - $500

Entire West Side of Museum

  • New LEED Gold Certified green building
  • Includes approx. 30,000 square feet of space and exhibits
  • Includes 2 support staff*
    • Regular Rate - $1250

Entire Museum

  • Includes 4 support staff*
    • Regular Rate - $2500

Variety of Audio/Video Equipment Available

Regular Rate - $100

*Staff available for general assistance, museum docent services and emergencies. Does not include set-up or tear-down, cleaning, or serving. If additional staff is needed, costs could increase.
Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Non-refundable $50 deposit due with reservation, plus cleaning/damage deposit of $200.

Discovery Center of Springfield is an interactive, hands-on museum committed to inspiring people
of all ages with a life-long love of learning and an appreciation of the world and our place in it.
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