Event Rentals

Have your party at the Museum. Our Event Rental Program is open and available to host and cater your next event to make it a party to remember. Catering available through Constellation Culinary.

Thomas McGuire Hall

Thomas McGuire Hall for Sarasota MOD Weekend 2019
Photo: Jenny Acheson

Located in the mid-century modern Paul Rudolph building, McGuire Hall is vibrantly adorned with a stunning mural by Jose Alvarez. This room can be transformed to meet the needs of many different types of events. Floor to ceiling windows on the East side of the room allow an indoor-outdoor feel to your event without leaving the comforts of an indoor space.

190 cocktail style/ 140 seated

**Capacity may vary based on current exhibitions

Wendy G. Surkis & Peppi Elona Lobby

Where historic meets modern, one side of our stunning lobby boasts the Collegiate-Gothic style of esteemed Florida architect M. Leo Elliott while the other side what thoughtfully renovated by architect Terry Riley and dons the colorful artwork of artist Leah Rosenberg.

100 cocktail style/ 64 seated

**Capacity may vary based on current exhibitions

Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza

Surrounded by beautiful architecture on either side, this lovely, outdoor paved space is the perfect location for your evening under the stars.

250 cocktail/ 160 seated

Jan Schmidt Loggia

This intimate, picture perfect space is located right outside of our 2^nd floor galleries and overlooks the Museum Plaza. For a small reception, family style or formal dinner this space provides an eye-catching backdrop for your special event.

30 cocktail/ 20 seated

Contact Us

Interested in one of our spaces? We would love to help you host your perfect event!

Please contact Alyssa Esteban at aesteban@ringling.edu if you are interested in hosting an event in one of our spaces.