We’re glad you’re our neighbor
It is important to us that The Discovery Center is accessible first and foremost to our neighbors who live in 19121 and 19132, so we offer our space to you at a discount. See below for information about our available spaces. To inquire about availability, please fill out this form. Once you fill out the form staff will be in touch to either gather more information or move forward with booking if the space is available. Please no phone calls.
Please note, we cannot accept rentals for Sunday evening (past 5pm)
We have no Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evenings available in March, April, or May 2025.
Spaces
Great Room
Capacity: 200 standing, 175 seated in chairs, 150 seated at tables
We think our Great Room is fantastic. Rent with the Courtyard for your perfect indoor/outdoor event with the Strawberry Mansion reservoir as your backdrop. With a modular wall, the Great Room can be divided and made into the Multipurpose Room.
Neighbor Rental Rate: $100/hr for 5 hours max, regular rate after 5 hours (Regular Rental Rate: $450/hr)
Neighbor Kitchen use: $75 per event
photo by Heather McBride Photography
Multipurpose Room
Capacity: 80 standing, 75 seated, 60-70 seated at tables
Our Multipurpose Room is just that- a room for many purposes! We’ve hosted birthday parties, community events, neighborhood and club meetings, and professional development workshops. The room also has a beautiful view of the Strawberry Mansion reservoir and access to our kitchen if needed. (A smaller part of the Great Room)
Neighbor Rental Rate: $50/hr for 5 hours max, regular rate after 5 hours (Regular Rental Rate: $175/hr)
Neighbor kitchen use: $50 per event with room rental
Conference Room
Capacity: 12-15 seated at tables
The Conference Room is perfect for your professional or casual meeting. With a wall mounted TV and the option to add advanced video conferencing tools, the Conference Room allows you to connect in person and virtually.
Neighbor Rental Price: $20/hour for 5 hours max, regular rate after 5 hours (Regular rate $50/hr)
Courtyard
Capacity: 200 standing, 150 seated in chairs or standing at cocktail tables
The Courtyard is the entrance to The Discovery Center buildings and grounds. With a full view of the Strawberry Mansion reservoir, the backdrop can’t be beat for any event.
Neighbor Rate: $75 flat rate add on with indoor space. Only available for events once the Center has closed to the public.