FACILITY RENTALS

The McHenry Museum is a City of Modesto landmark, and is operated by the City’s Parks, Recreation & Neighborhoods Department.

The McHenry Museum, with its Main Exhibit room, Temporary Exhibition room, and lower-level Auditorium provides one of the most flexible small venues in the city of Modesto. The main floor of the Museum can accommodate 200 guests while the auditorium will accommodate 64 to 90 guests depending upon the chair/table configuration. 

General Rental Information

  • The rental fee for the Main Floor is $800 for a minimum of four (4) hours and each additional hour is $131. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit is required and is equal to half the rent total.

  • The rental fee for the Auditorium is $250 for a minimum of two (2) hours and each additional hour is $39. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit is required and equal to half the rent total.

    • Maximum capacity for the Main Floor is two-hundred (200)

    • Maximum capacity for seated guests in the Auditorium is sixty-four (64)

    • Maximum capacity for theatre style in the Auditorium is ninety (90)

  • Six (6) rectangular tables

  • Fifteen (15) round tables

  • One-hundred (100) chairs

Policies

Alcohol is permitted. Dancing or amplified music is not allowed. Fees may be charged for use of extra tables, chairs, special equipment, or city staff services. A walk-through is required with the museum coordinator. Please call 209-577-5235 to make an appointment.

Special Notes

A certificate of insurance is typically required.

More detailed rental information is available at this City of Modesto web link: McHenry Museum Rental Information

For rental questions, please contact Laura Mesa: (209) 652-7190 or email: lmesa@modestogov.com

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