Explore our venue options and see rates for each event rental space.

Visitor Center Pavilion & Patio

Capacity 425 cocktail reception, 350 seated dinner | Rates: $2,000 – $3,000

The beauty of Winterthur’s naturalistic garden and landscape welcomes your guests through the glass walls of the Pavilion. This versatile interior utilizes movable elements to provide a more intimate gathering for smaller groups or expands to include the adjacent outdoor patio to accommodate larger parties. Ample free parking is just up the hill in our Visitor Center Parking Lot.

Galleries Reception Atrium

Capacity 250 cocktail reception, 100 seated dinner | Rates: $2,000 – $4,000

Nestled in the museum core, in between the spectacular House and Galleries, this spacious interior is the perfect spot for social gatherings, cocktails, dinners, and dancing. With access to museum exhibitions and guided tours available options (fees assessed per event), Galleries Reception Atrium provides the perfect spot to entertain your guests with all that Winterthur has to offer.

Reflecting Pool

Capacity 325 for cocktail reception | Rates: $2,500 -$5,000

Reflecting the grandeur of the Winterthur Garden, this elegant poolside setting is a favorite for cocktail parties and wedding ceremonies. Once Mr. & Mrs. du Pont’s swimming pool, the Reflecting Pool today conjures up a bygone era of entertaining with graceful garden statuary and terraces, grand stone staircase and abundant container plantings.

Copeland Lecture Hall

Capacity 340 seated, with row for accessible seating | Rates: $1,000 (for 3 hours), $1500 (for 6 hours)

An ideal place for corporate meetings, performing arts presentations and lectures, Copeland Lecture Hall is located in the Visitor Center. It is convenient for all-day conferences with cafeteria style and catered lunch options next door in the Café. AV equipment and WIFI included. AV support staff available with additional fee.

Hawkes Center

Capacity 36 meeting/conference | Rates: $1000 3 hours, $2,000 a day

Get down to business with your leadership team in the newly renovated Hawkes Conference Center. This private executive meeting room is fully equipped for your AV needs and perfectly appointed for smaller scale meetings. Adjacent Parking for meeting attendees in our Green House Lot. Pairs nicely with Brown Center next door for a mid-sized retreat with catered lunch and snack options.

Brown Center

Capacity 125 theater style seating or seated dinner, 60 meeting/conference | Rates: $750 3 hours, $1500 a day

A modern informal meeting spot for community groups and corporate teambuilding, the Brown Center is multipurpose in nature and filled with natural light. Next-door and attached to Hawkes Center, the pair are perfect to rent to together for your next retreat. Parking available in Green House Lot. AV included.

Clenny Run Lawn

Capacity 600+ cocktail reception or 600 seated dinner | Rates: $7500

The ultimate in entertaining in the English country estate tradition, a marquee on Clenny Run Lawn becomes a dreamlike destination for your most special occasions. Located next to a stream, this expansive lawn can accommodate all of your guests in style and pairs perfectly with rental of the adjacent Cottage for indoor/outdoor event flow. Tenting is optional and an additional cost to client.


Event rental rates and availability are subject to change. Rates vary based upon peak vs. non-peak season. A Friends of Winterthur or Benefactor Level Membership is required for site rental for all private events with the exception of Visitor Center. Security and transportation related fees assessed by Winterthur per event rental specifications and will vary depending on venues included in rental contract. Winterthur Floral Design services available for events upon request. All catering provided by Restaurant Associates (CxRA).