Factility Rental
Individuals or organizations interested in unique gathering in a museum setting are welcome to use the North West Company Fur Post Visitor Center for meetings, conferences, classes, memorials, lectures, weddings, concerts, receptions, and luncheons.
Availability
The Visitor Center is available year round, but is based around public programming.
Space
The Visitor Center features two great spaces to host an event. The first is the Great Hall, which features a beautiful wood interior, a magnificent stone fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the south meadow. The Library is the second space and offers a more traditional classroom setup. A perfect space for breakout sessions or a little more privacy.
The exterior yard is available in warmer weather. The Visitor Center is handicap-accessible. The Fur Post is open for guests to tour as part of their event for an additional charge.
Parking
Parking is available in our private parking lot.
Group Size
- Seated event: 100 people maximum
- Theater seating: 120 people maximum
- Receptions: 150 people maximum
Equipment
The North West Company Fur Post Visitor Center provides tables, chairs, and standard meeting equipment:
- 60 folding chairs
- Five Eight Foot Folding Table (seats 8 - 10)
- Eight Six Foot Folding Tables (seats 6 – 8)
- VCR & Monitor
- C/D player
- Speaker’s Podium
- Projection screen
Fees
The Use Fee for an event is based on the length, size, set-up needs and type of function. Fees range from $100 for a two-hour meeting use of the site to $225 for a three-hour luncheon to $500 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.
Tour Guides
Guides can be scheduled for all special use functions at a 1:15 visitor ratio to offer tours (50 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.
Information and Reservations
Inquiries for special functions can be directed to:
- Eileen Mack 320-629-6356 or eileen.mack@mnhs.org
- Patrick Schifferdecker at 320-629-6356 or patrick.schifferdecker@mnhs.org
