Facility Rentals

Thank you for considering the National Corvette Museum for your facility rental venue. We proudly offer everything you need for creating and hosting a colorful and memorable event. The Museum is an all-occasion facility and creates the perfect atmosphere for all types of educational and social functions, including:

• Corporate Events
• Training’s, Meetings, and Workshops
• Christmas Parties and Retirement Dinners
• Weddings and Rehearsal Dinners

Hosting your event at the National Corvette Museum offers you and your guest an extraordinary experience inside a 1st class facility dedicated to America’s Sport Car – the Corvette, with tours included as part of many of the packages.

• Wedding and reception space available for up to 600 guests “reception style” and 500 guests “banquet style.”
• Consultations to create the perfect event for your needs, however simple or extravagant.
• Choose from a number of approved caterers or the Corvette Cafe.

Non–profit organizations (those with a tax-exempt number) will receive a 20% discount off the regular room rate. Rooms will not be held for any group longer than 48 hours without a signed confirmation. Deposits may be required. Events held at our facility may not extend past midnight.

Contact Info

Please call or email Corey Fugate at 270-467-8828 or corey@corvettemuseum.org for information on facility rentals.

Available Spaces

Conference Center Multi-purpose, 8,297 square foot facility includes a prep kitchen, stage with lighting, bar area, outdoor covered display space and two overhead doors. Also features an exceptional sound system with two cordless mics, a hand-held mic and two projectors with screens. Banquet Seating: 500 Theater Seating: 675+ Rental fee: $700 ($560 non-profit rate) for up to nine hours during business hours (8am-5pm). $900 ($720 non-profit) for up to four hours after 5pm Sun.-Thurs. $1,200 ($960 non-profit) for up to four hours after 5pm on Fri. or on Saturdays. Morning before a night event usage $250 additional. Night before an event usage $1,000 ($800 non-profit) Use of Prep-Kitchen $100 (required if Corvette Cafe services are not used)
Club Room A smaller, intimate space with 800 square feet, counter with sink. Banquet Seating: 67 Classroom Seating: 33 Theater Seating: 89 Rental fee: $50/hour (minimum two hours), maximum fee $300/day ($240 non-profit rate). Only available 8am-5pm or as an add-on to evening rentals. Looking to do a private meal catered by the Corvette Cafe with up to two hours use of the room plus Museum tour? Check out our “Cruise Thru” all-inclusive package!
Corvette Boulevard Perfect for a reception, trade show booths and Conference Center overflow. Only available after 5pm. Banquet Seating: 200 Rental Fee: $1,000 ($800 non-profit) for four hours after 5pm Sun.-Thurs. $1,500 ($1,200 non-profit) for four hours after 5pm Fri. or Sat.
Skydome Enjoy a reception or other special occasion within the spacious Skydome. Available only after 5pm. Banquet Seating: 100 Reception: 250 Rental Fee: $900 ($720 non-profit) for four hours after 5pm. Museum self-guided tours included.
Nostalgia Area Host a gathering in the midst of one of the favorite Museum displays. Available after 5pm. Banquet Seating: 48 Reception: 100 Rental Fee: $700 ($560 non-profit) for four hours after 5pm. Self-guided Museum tours included.
Chevrolet Theater Theater features a 12′ deep by 39′ wide stage with a 16′ high by 28′ wide screen, a state-of-the-art surround sound system and a HD projection system. Available only after 5pm. Rental Fee: $450 ($360 non-profit) for up to four hours after 5pm. Museum tours are an additional $6 per person.
Board Room Located within the Museum’s administrative offices, the Board Room is only available for use as a break-out room for large functions using the Conference Center and Club Room, and only available week-days from 8am-5pm. Classroom/Board Seating: 35 Rental Fee: $50/hour, minimum of two hours, maximum $300/day ($240 non-profit rate). Not available after business hours.
Corvette Cafe The 50s themed diner includes a combination of booths, tables, hightops and a bar. Available for up to four hours after 3:30pm. Corvette Cafe must be used for any catering when renting the Cafe. Banquet Seating: 80 Rental Fee: $500 ($450 non-profit) for up to four hours after 3:30pm
Parking Lot The Museum has four parking lots to choose from depending on the needs of your function (Lot A, B, C or Truck Lot). The outdoor, paved lots are semi-private with the ability to control the entrance to the lot. Lot A: 213 parking spaces (7 labeled handicap, 17 labeled Corvette parking) Lot B: 134 parking spaces Lot C: 121 parking spaces Truck Lot: Space for approximately 150 spaces Rental Fee: $200 ($160 non-profit)
Ampitheater Sloped grassy area fronted by an 84′ wide by 40′ deep covered stage. Plenty of parking (paved and grass) on the Museum grounds. Capacity: Over 10,000 Rental Fee: $2,500 (plus $500 refundable clean-up deposit)

 

Additional fees apply for events that extend beyond the allotted rental time.

The following items are also available for your rental needs:

Items	Fee
Cleanup Deposit required for all events (refundable)	$250
Liquor Liability Fee (if certificate is not provided)	$200
Bar Set-Up	$25
Bartender	$20 per hour
Stage Removal or Movement	$100

 

Catering and Dining Options

The National Corvette Museum offers on-site catering with a variety menu options to suit your tastes. We can price events per person so that they include both the meal(s) and room rental fee, too! For meetings or functions where lunch is on your own, the Corvette Cafe is open daily until 3:30pm where guests may order off the menu from a selection of salads, sandwiches, hot items from the grill and more.

Those who wish to select a caterer other than the Corvette Cafe may choose from our list of NCM Approved Caterers below.

Breakfast
Three options to choose from. Download and view the choices online here: Breakfast Buffet

Light Lunch
Choice of sandwich wraps with soup, salad, water, tea and cookies. Light Lunch

BBQ
Choice of pulled pork or chicken bbq with two sides, a dessert, water and tea. BBQ

50s Diner Themed Meal
Burgers with mashed potato bar, dessert selections, water and tea. 50s Diner

Lunch & Dinner Buffet
Buffet consists of salad, choice of 1 or 2 meats, 2 sides, rolls with butter, choice of dessert, tea and water. Lunch and Dinner Buffet

Appetizers
Various options including fruit, cheese and veggie trays, chips ‘n dip, cold hors de oeuvres, sandwiches and hot hors de oeuvres. Appetizers

All-Inclusive Package
Joining us for an all day affair? Let us cater your breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. All-inclusive Package

Bartending
The Museum can offer bartending for your event. Bartending

Private Meal & Tour Options – “Cruise Thru” Package

We offer a special package for groups who would like a private dining space, perhaps even a quick meeting and a Museum tour.  The “Cruise Thru” package has a number of meal options, from boxed lunches, to burgers or BBQ, to a hot buffet and even a light breakfast. View the options with pricing here: Cruise Thru Pkg

Boxed Lunches

Adult Boxed Lunches
Adult boxed lunches include your choice of wrap (turkey on wheat, chicken salad on wheat, ham on spinach), chips, cookie and a drink for $8 per person. Download the order form here: Adult Boxed Lunch Form

Teen Boxed Lunches
Our teen boxed lunches are for kids age 13-17 and come with your choice of a “half” wrap (turkey on wheat, chicken salad on wheat, or ham on spinach wrap), chips and a drink priced at $6 per person. Download the order form here: Teen Boxed Lunch Form

Kids Boxed Lunch
Our kid sized boxed lunches come with your choice of sandwich (turkey or peanut butter) with chips, a cookie and a juice box.  This option is $4 per child age 12 and under.  Additional side items are available for $1 each (fruit cup, potato salad). Download the order form here: Kids Boxed Lunch Form

Approved Caterers

Cambridge Market & Cafe
830 Fairview Ave., Suite A-7
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-782-9366

Mariah’s
360 E. 8th Ave.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-846-0020

Sweet Temptations
Fairview Plaza Suite 3A
Bowling Green, KY
270-904-4210

Tin & Tray
280 Pleasant Grove Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-777-0861

Wild Eggs
804 Campbell Lane, Suite 100
Bowling Green, KY 42104
270-599-1649

WKU Office of Conferencing and Catering
2355 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-745-1908

Mission Catering Co.
200 B Commerce Street
Franklin, KY 42134
859-317-3596

Brickyard Cafe
1026 Chestnut Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-843-6431

Culvers
4903 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
270-901-0221

Jimmy D’s Bar-B-Que
5449B Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-2234

Dianne Thurmond-Catering
1103 Woodmont Circle
Franklin, KY 42134
270-586-7064