Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, OH

Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, OH

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Capacity: 4,000 people

About Great Lakes Science Center

Discover another side of Great Lakes Science Center. Spectacular soaring ceilings, light-filled spaces and stunning views of the Cleveland skyline and North Coast Harbor create a one-of-a-kind setting for your wedding reception, private event or business gathering. Rent one great space, multiple spaces or the whole museum. Indoor and outdoor options available. Our professional in-house caterer, Levy, offers outstanding service and has expertise in catering events ranging from small intimate gatherings to large celebrations, and from casual to formal.

Event Pricing

Venue Rental

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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$500 - $10,000 /event
Pricing for all event types

$500 - $10,000

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Event Spaces

Mezzanine

Maximum Capacity: 100
Alternate Venue

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Mezzanine

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Alternate Venue | Maximum Capacity: 100

A bird’s eye view of both downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie, this space can be used alone for smaller groups or with Bytes for larger groups. The centrally located staircase easily combines the spaces to make a unique multi-level event.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 80 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 100 People

Amenities

Waterview

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: 4-story view of Lake Erie and Downtown Cleveland.
Special Features: Conveniently attached to Bytes and Science Phenomena for a free-flowing event experience.

Science Phenomena Exhibit & Outdoor Deck

Maximum Capacity: 400
Exhibit Hall

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Science Phenomena Exhibit & Outdoor Deck

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 400

Satisfy your curiosity with interactive science exhibits! Entertain your guests during your cocktail reception with over 100 hands-on science experiments covering nearly every field of research. Connected directly to our Level II Deck and Bytes space.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 180 People

Reception
Capacity: 400 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Interact with some of our most popular exhibits, including the Bridge of Fire, Plasma Ball, and more! This space is great for a reception style event or can be paired with the Promenade Level and used as a pre-function area.
Special Features: Exhibit Features: Over 100 interactive exhibits Spectacular 3-story view of Lake Erie Direct access to Bytes space Direct access to Level II Deck

Bytes & Alcove

Maximum Capacity: 250
Banquet Room

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Bytes & Alcove

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 250

Spectacular view everywhere you look! This space can be used alone or combined with our Mezzanine level to give you a truly memorable space.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 180 People

Reception
Capacity: 250 People

Amenities

Waterview
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Special Features: Semi private event space with views of Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland. This is the perfect space to pair with the connected Science Phenomena Exhibit. Great for luncheons, dinners, or cocktail receptions!

Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater

Maximum Capacity: 290
Theater

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Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 290

Great Lakes Science Center is home to the newly remodeled Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater. Experience movie magic under a giant domed screen that soars six stories high and surrounds you with breathtaking, multi-story images and 11,600 watts of ultra-real digital sound, creating a movie-going experience like no other. The theater now features the world’s first giant dome three-projector, laser-illuminated projection system. All new comfortable seats and new carpeting were installed during the renovations as well.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 290 People

Amenities

Features

Special Features: Our theater uses the world's first giant dome three-projector, laser-illuminated projection system.

NASA Glenn Visitor Center & Outdoor Deck

Maximum Capacity: 300
Exhibit Hall

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NASA Glenn Visitor Center & Outdoor Deck

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 300

Host a cocktail reception surrounded by NASA artifacts, the machinery that makes air travel possible, and the technology behind modern nano-medicine! Connected directly to the Level I Deck.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

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Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Exhibit space filled with interesting information about space flight, Earth flight, and nano-medicine. Includes many interactive exhibits. Great for a reception style event or use as a pre-function space when paired with the Promenade Level.
Special Features: Exhibit highlights include: 1973 Skylab 3 Command Module Moon Rock Flying a plane in the Discover Gallery Functional Electrical Systems Nano-Medicine

Promenade

Maximum Capacity: 450
Alternate Venue

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Promenade

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Alternate Venue | Maximum Capacity: 450

Our Promenade has been newly renovated! Featuring a 6-story glass atrium, you won't find a better view of North Coast Harbor. Located on the lowest level of the museum, this area is connected directly to our attached parking garage, traveling exhibit area, and Reinberger Auditorium. This is the primary location for receptions or stand-alone cocktail parties.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 250 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 200 People

Reception
Capacity: 450 People

Theater
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Waterfront
Waterview
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Striking views of North Coast Harbor. Whether accented by mid-day sunshine or evening sunset, there is never a bad view.
Special Features: Connected directly to Reinberger Auditorium and traveling exhibit space.

Reinberger Auditorium

Maximum Capacity: 200
Banquet Room

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Reinberger Auditorium

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 200

For your next meeting, seminar or conference, this state-of-the-art space features audio visual and accommodates groups up to 200.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 120 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 96 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 30 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Reinberger Hall (Travelling Exhibit Gallery)

Maximum Capacity: 700
Exhibit Hall

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Reinberger Hall (Travelling Exhibit Gallery)

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 700

Typically, this space is occupied by a travelling exhibit. However, there are brief moments throughout the year when this space is empty, leaving lots of room for creative event planning! Being our largest indoor space, you can host anything from large conferences to extravagant wedding receptions. Just because there's a travelling exhibit in the space doesn't mean it can't be used! Incorporate the exhibit into your cocktail hour, conveniently attached to our Promenade and a short walk from the Reinberger Auditorium.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 300 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 240 People

Theater
Capacity: 700 People

Amenities

Features

Special Features: When the exhibit hall is empty, this space is a blank canvas for your event. This is easily our most customizable space, giving you the freedom to design any event you can imagine.

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Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Full Bar/Lounge
Fully Equipped Kitchen
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Waterview
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 4000

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