The National World War II Museum, New Orleans

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Inside the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion.

Museum Rental Decor Options

	A Night at the USO
	South Pacific
	An Evening of Wine & War
	Stars and Stripes over the Bayou
	Mardi Gras American Style
	Voodoo

The National World War II Museum must approve all meeting and event proposals.

The Museum reserves the right to deny application to any group or organization that may be in conflict with the mission of The National World War II Museum, would endanger the Museum's building and/or collection or interfere with its exhibition and other programs.

The base service charge fees are established to cover costs of the Museum staff and utility services, however the Museum may, at its discretion, make additional charges based on the nature of the function. Such additional charges will be specified in the rental agreement.

The Museum will not remove collection/exhibition items to accommodate host organization.

No food or drink is allowed on the second or third floor of the Museum, with the exception of the Third floor Pavilion Meeting Room during a function or a meeting.

For events of 200 people or more all bar stations will be closed 15 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Smoking is prohibited in the Museum.

The host organization will be responsible for contracting catering services for the function. Any caterers chosen by the host organization must be approved by the Museum staff and must adhere to all rules set forth by the Museum.

The host organization will designate an authorized representative who will be present at the function and responsible for all coordination with the Museum. This individual must have decision-making authority for the host organization.

If the host organization exceeds the allotted three-hour time frame for the event, additional fees will be charged, in accordance with this policy.

All events must end at or before 12:00 midnight.

No cash will be taken at the door by the host organization.

A confirmation deposit of $500 is required upon execution of this agreement. The Confirmation Deposit is nonrefundable and may be applied to the Rental Fee. The Rental Fee is due 14 days in advance of the event.

A $500 Security Deposit is required two months prior to the event as a guarantee that all obligation of the host organization under the rental agreement are not fulfilled, the Museum reserves the right to keep any or all of the Security Deposit.

Should the host organization cancel the event, written notice must be received by the Museum and the following cancellation fees will be effective:

Cancellation Fees

Confirmation Deposit:	6 months before the event
Confirmation Deposit and Security Deposit:	1-6 months prior to the event
50% of Rental Fee, Confirmation Deposit and Security Deposit:	Less than one month prior to the event.

The Museum has a limited number of tables and chairs available for after-hours functions or dinners.

The host organization will be charged no less than the actual costs for repairing damage to the Museum's building and/or collections caused by the event. These charges will be in addition to all other charges.

The meeting board and conference rooms may be used during public hours.

The Museum, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion and the Malcolm S. Forbes Theater may be used during non-public hours only.

The Third Floor Meeting Room (A and B) will host traveling exhibits. Usage of these meeting rooms will be subject to the size of the exhibit.

The Museum is open seven days a week from 9:00am to 5:00pm.