WonderLab is a unique setting for a variety of adult and all-ages private events. The award-winning
museum and colorful garden provide a lively setting for your extraordinary occasion. The whole facility is available for your exclusive event after public hours and on Sunday mornings. Meeting rooms are available to reserve whenever the museum is open. Built-in entertainment includes interactive exhibits, live animals, and optional special science demonstrations. WonderLab staff stationed throughout the museum help make your guests feel welcome. WonderLab is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bloomington close to the Convention Center and central hotels.
Types of Successful WonderLab Facility Rentals
Families, businesses, schools, government agencies, church groups, social service agencies, civic groups, and others have held distinctive private events and meetings at WonderLab. Events include:
• Wedding events (rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions, breakfasts)
• Retirement parties
• Birthday parties (even for adults!)
• Holiday parties
• Graduation parties
• Conference receptions
• Recognition events
• University-related events
• Fashion shows
• Bar and bat mitzvah parties
• Annual or monthly organization meetings
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 Elegant events |
 Receptions |
 Entertainment |
• Exclusive use of the entire museum for 50 to 300 guests, depending on type of event
• Exclusive use of a meeting room for up to 80 guests
• Flexible spaces for buffets, sit-down meals or lecture hall seating
• Two floors of multi-sensory exhibits
• Optional special science demonstrations
• Museum staff to assist you and your guests
• Accessible facilities, including elevator and restrooms
• Use of the museum's garden (as appropriate to season and event)
• Optional party favor bags prepared with selected museum gift store items
• Selected meeting equipment
• Whole museum sound system for music
• Whole museum public address system (Available in 2008. Please inquire.)
LOCAL EVENT RESOURCES WonderLab requires that your caterer provide proof of current liability insurance and food permits. If alcohol is served, your provider must have a license.
Beauty
• Mira Salon and Day Spa / 812-330-0399
Flowers
• Artful Blooms / 812-876-6716 or 812-876-2558
• Marsh Supermarket, Kingston Dr. / 812-355-8715
Food & Wine
• Affairs of the Sun / 812-339-5960
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Classic Catering / 812-332-7660
• Oliver Winery / 812-876-5800
• Tina's Cuisine and Catering / 812-332-0464
Photography
• Greg Clarke Photography
(courtesy: elegant table setting above and photo at left)
Videography
• Duane Busick / 812-336-8329
Wedding Planners
• Social Butterfly / 812-332-8113
PRICING AND RESERVATIONS
Private museum and meeting room rental pricing is affordable and easy to understand. Flat fee pricing, according to the number of guests, is available, and you may add options. WonderLab premier members and non-profit organizations are eligible for a 15% discount off regular rates.
You must book your private museum rental with a deposit at least three weeks in advance. Certain restrictions and policies apply. Please ask for details when you call.
Celeste Wolfinger
Museum Visit Coordinator
(812) 337-1337 ext. 11
schedule @ wonderlab.org
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