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Need downtown rental space? The Discovery Center of Springfield will fit your needs for any event.

  • 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 conferences, 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 - $250
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 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 - $3000
Equipment Use 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.

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