Host unforgettable events!

Our beautiful 1930s Art Deco building, located in the heart of Austin on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, is a perfect place to host dinners and receptions, weddings, galas and parties, programs and performances, and meetings and corporate events.

Venue rental includes museum admission for all guests, and our dramatic Great Hall ensures a memorable event and lasting memories. We look forward to learning more about your event and how we can be part of it!

Event Gallery

Event Spaces

Great Hall setup for a formal dinner

Great Hall

  • 1930s Art Deco architecture
  • 40-foot ceilings with original glass block windows
  • Adjustable LED lighting system
  • Seated capacity of 120 guests
  • Standing capacity of 240 guests
Tent in plaza lit up for outdoor reception

Natural Resources Plaza

  • 150-by-25-foot permanent tent over stone patio
  • Ample power and Wi-Fi access
  • Bistro lights
  • Seated capacity of 240 guests
  • Standing capacity of 500 guests
Coule reading A New World exhibit

Full Museum Access

  • Guest access to all exhibits
  • Use of catering kitchen
  • Use of flex space for event prep and green room
  • Wedding reception in the Great Hall
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