Carriage House Rental

Individuals or organizations interested in gathering in a museum setting are welcome to use the Ramsey Carriage House for meetings, conferences, classes, memorials, lectures, wedding rehearsal events, bride’s dressing, concerts, receptions, and small teas and luncheons.

Availability

• Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• No rental available from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.

Space

The Ramsey Carriage House is a charming reproduction of the original that has been altered for modern use. It features an all-wood interior and large windowt. The carriage door can be slid open during appropriate weather for a view of Irvine Park.

The Carriage House is handicap-accessible with main floor bathroom facilities. Two additional bathrooms are located in the basement. The exterior yard is available in warmer weather. The Ramsey House is open for guests to tour as part of their event for an additional charge.

Parking

Parking is available in our private parking lot adjacent to the Carriage House.

Group Size

• Seated event: 40 people maximum
• Theater seating: 60 people maximum
• Receptions: 70 people maximum

Equipment

The Alexander Ramsey House Historic Site provides tables, chairs, and standard meeting equipment:

• 60 chairs (folding chairs with padded seats and backs)
• One Eight Foot Folding Table (seats 8 - 10)
• Two Six Foot Folding Tables (seats 6 – 8)
• Ten small metal café tables (20” diameter/seat 2-3)
• Two Tray Stands for Serving
• VCR & Monitor
• C/D player
• Speaker’s Podium
• Pull-down Wall Screen for PowerPoint Presentations

Fees

The Use Fee for an event is based on the length, size, set-up needs and type of function. Fees range from $75 for a two-hour meeting use of the site to $225 for a three-hour luncheon to $495 for large evening receptions. There is a $20 per hour fee for each additional hour needed for set-up, increased event time and/or teardown. There is a 25% nonrefundable deposit required to hold any date. Ask staff for more details.

Food and Drink

You may bring food and drink into the Ramsey Carriage House by paying the $25.00 Food Use Fee. Alcohol may only be served by a caterer with a valid liquor license. Smoking is not allowed inside the house. The Event User selects and pays all catering costs. The food use fee includes trash receptacles and limited refrigeration. Event User and Catering staff are responsible for removal of all trash to the site-provided dumpster and leaving the site in a clean, orderly state. Catering or personal equipment may not be delivered the day before or left overnight after an event.

Tour Guides

Guides can be scheduled for all special use functions at a 1:15 visitor ratio to offer tours (45-60-75 minutes) as part of your event program. Ask staff for specific pricing. General Site Rental includes two site staff members to answer questions and provide security and lock-up services only.

Decorations and Signs

No signs or decorations may be placed on historic furnishings, woodwork or surfaces. Lit candles and decorations with glitter are not allowed.

Reservations

To schedule an event at the Ramsey Carriage House at the Alexander Ramsey House Historic Site, contact:
Kathleen Lindenberg at 651-296-8760 or kathleen.lindenberg@mnhs.org.