Facility Rental

Ackerman Hall

With floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on the Emory Quadrangle, chandelier lighting, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and a Steinway grand piano, Ackerman Hall is an ideal space for meetings, intimate receptions, rehearsal dinner, awards dinners, and other small gatherings.

Rental includes four hours of actual event time, two hours for pre-event catering setup, and one hour for post-event catering breakdown. 

The rental fee covers security, tables, chairs, use of the foyer, room setup, on-site staff, and free parking after 5 PM and on the weekend. 

Executive Board Room

The wood-paneled board room is an impressive meeting space with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

Rental includes eight hours or any portion thereof of actual event time during the day and four hours of actual event time during the evening. Daytime and evening rental include one hour for pre-event catering setup and one hour for post-event catering breakdown.

Rental fee includes security, on-site staff member, and free parking after 5 PM and on the weekend. 

Food and Beverages

Select a caterer from a list of Atlanta’s finest chefs and event professionals. For an additional fee of $500, an outside caterer may be approved at the museum’s discretion. Outside caterers must be licensed, insured, and interviewed for approval. Restaurants are not considered caterers.

Alcohol is permitted and must be provided by the event sponsor. There are no fees associated with alcohol, but a preferred caterer must provide all bartending services. Emory University does not allow alcohol sales on campus; cash/coupon bars are not permitted.

Preferred Caterers