Our classrooms adjoin the water feature and are complete with state of the art technology. They are perfect for small family parties, meetings, training classes and break out sessions.
The dynamic chandelier is a stunning focal point as well as the view through a wall of windows onto evening lights glistening off the building’s water feature below. The Dining Room with its exposed beams and elegant view is beautiful for both daytime and evening events. Located right outside the Ivy Room and just feet from the Blue Planet this area can be used to set-up bar/buffet, vendor tables, dance floor or couples can have their wedding ceremony here.
The Founders Hall features a scenic, panoramic view of the water feature and the woodlands from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. From the wood beams on the ceiling to the cutting-edge colossal projection screen, this location is ideal for corporate award ceremonies, your entertainment’s green room, or professional presentations.
Guests will be impressed with state-of-the-art technology including: a color telestrator, lap top hook-up, document camera, wireless internet, podium/lapel microphones, DVD, CD, VHS and USB capabilities.
The Main Exhibit Hall is great for a cocktail hour, pre-event networking opportunities or vendor tables. It can be rented alone, in conjunction with the Outdoor Plaza or with another rental space at the GEHC. When you rent the Main Exhibit Hall, you will have access to the current exhibits and any traveling exhibits currently on display.
The sound of flowing water beckons guests to this tranquil and sunny spot. Cocktail hours, wedding ceremonies/receptions, outdoor corporate meetings will be set outside against a backdrop of native trees, an outdoor arbor and water feature. Amenities include: outdoor grill and stove top and can be added onto to the rental of the Main Exhibit Hall or with another rental space at the GEHC.
The Ivy Room is a great space! It seats between 120 - 150, depending on dance floor space and how your food is served. If you are looking at an event that has about 150 people, renting the Dining Room and The Ivy Room together is an ideal option or upgrading to Blue Planet. We can seat up to 200 people in the Ivy for meetings;participants love the open feel, the exposed beams and the large window walls overlooking our water feature and the historic Chesser-Williams House.
The Blue Planet is a room all of its own! It is our largest room; you can seat up to 375 (just chairs), up to 250 with banquet tables, 120 set-up in a lecture hall format. There is plenty of room for buffet/drink service and dancing. If you want to concentrate this room to have seats, dancing, presentation etc. then a buffet/bar and/or vendor tables are often set-up in the Dining Room or Main Exhibit Hall.
Prices listed are for Gwinnett County residents/business.
Enjoy exclusive access to the entire center for your event!
Ideal for weddings, corporate holiday parties, special retirement parties, and more. Your guests will get to experience the permanent exhibits, the outdoor plaza, the traveling exhibits as well as your event.
The lower level meeting rooms can serve as dressing rooms for your wedding party, work spaces for your event professionals, or green rooms for your entertainment.
This unique space will allow guests to enjoy the splendor of the center while listening to the sound of rippling water and a view of the sunset. This one-of-a kind rental space is ideal for wedding ceremonies, pre-event mixers or intimate receptions.