Auditorium
| Maximum Capacity: 100
Our newest rental space, The Auditorium, offers private meeting space in the Main Conservatory Complex. Its convenient location is just inside the main entrance, which minimizes walking and hauling distances. Rental of the Auditorium allows you complimentary access to projection equipment and screens, two dry-erase blackboards, and a convenient counter space in the back that is 18 feet long x 25 inches deep.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 100 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 50
This beautiful room is situated in the Mahlstede Building and features inspiring views of the outdoor Gardens inside a beautiful cedar and limestone prairie-style building.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 50 People
Theater
Capacity: 36 People
Fixed Board Room
| Maximum Capacity: 8
This beautiful room is situated in the Mahlstede Building and features inspiring views of the outdoor Gardens inside a beautiful cedar and limestone prairie-style building.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Conference
Capacity: 8 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 250
Located in the Main Conservatory Complex, the large Garden Room offers floor to ceiling views of the adjacent tropical Conservatory and outdoor Gardens. Rental of the Garden Room allows you complimentary access to video and computer projection equipment and screens.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 250 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 80
The Hunziker House is located in the Home Demonstration Garden and offers a more secluded, private area to meet with stunning views of the Gardens out each window. Rental of the Hunziker House gives you access to not only the room inside, but the outdoor Paving Court and Outdoor Living Room as well.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Theater
Capacity: 80 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 80
With sweeping views of the Gardens out floor to ceiling windows, the Speer Room is often considered one of the most beautiful rooms in Iowa. Rental of the Speer Room gives you access to not only the Speer Room itself, but the Lobby in the Mahlstede Building, outdoor South Patio, and the small kitchenette located adjacent to the room.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Theater
Capacity: 80 People