General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 300
The Museum’s Cobb Energy Gallery is ideal for larger events such as wedding receptions, cocktail parties, formal sit-down dinners, and business banquets. With its up to 200-guest capacity and clean, simple design, this space can be easily transformed to fit the theme of any event.
To take a tour of the facility, an appointment must be made with the Events Coordinator at 770.427.2117 ext. 3058 or events@southernmuseum.org.
Pricing
If alcohol is served, an Alcohol Permit Application must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of event to be approved by Mayor and Council of Kennesaw and an on-site police officer is required by City Statute at a cost of $35 an hour to be paid directly to the officer. The Event Coordinator will help facilitate this permit.
Cobb Gallery Information:
Approximately 3500 square feet
Dual track lighting system
Widely spaced electrical outlets throughout
Easy access for the public
Entry roll up door
Cobb Gallery/Museum Pricing Per Hour (2 Hour Minimum)
$300 an hour
$300 non refundable deposit (to be put towards balance of rental)
An additional $50 per hour will be charged after normal museum hours.
Does NOT include:
Caterer fees
Rental of chairs, tables and other items
Fees for security officer (if applicapable) – to be paid directly to officer ($35 per hour)
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 15 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 15 People
Chevron - 18"
Capacity: 25 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 40 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 40 People
Theater
Capacity: 300 People
Trade Show - 10 x 10
Capacity: 30 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 40 People
Looking for the perfect place to hold a birthday party? Look no further than the Southern Museum. With a fun and playful feel, the classroom is the perfect party vendue for any train-lover.
The Jolley Education Center Classroom:
$75 per hour (2 hour minimum). Rental time must include set up and breakdown of event. Additional time can be added on the half hour.
A $75 non-refundable deposit and signed contract is required to hold rental date
Price includes museum admission for up to 25 people. Additional children and adults will be charged $5 each.
You may also reserve the entire Jolley Education Center for your party. This is an additional $50 for 1 hour. Since this closes a popular exhibit to the public, there are two time options to reserve the Jolley Education Center, 10 am and 2:30 pm.
Classroom rentals are subject to availability.
The maximum capacity is 50 people.
To take a tour of the facility, an appointment must be made with the Events Coordinator at 770.427.2117 ext. 3058 or events@southernmuseum.org.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 150
Our theater is a great option for ceremonies, small receptions, meetings and lectures.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 150 People