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Plan your own memorable occasion at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Our unique setting is the perfect facility for group events.

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  • business meetings
  • receptions
  • birthday parties
  • anniversary celebrations
  • wedding and baby showers
  • retirement parties
  • confirmation parties
  • graduation parties

We have the space to fit your needs!

We offer free parking, free admission, flexible start times and wheelchair accessibility. Kitchen privileges are standard with every event. Prices and terms are subject to change. For more information or to book your event, call 440-871-2900!

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Full Center Rental

Includes Grand River Room, Exhibit Hall, Patio & Other Amenities

Amenities: Direct kitchen access, tables and chairs, audio/visual equipment, indoor fireplace

Rate: $500/hour* 5 - 11 p.m. only**
Deposit: $1,000

*A Metroparks ranger needs to be on the premises for events with alcohol. The additional fee is $30/hour with a minimum of $120 and will be scheduled by a Lake Erie Nature & Science Center staff member.

Grand River Room Rental

The Grand River Room is a 1,680 square foot room and will accommodate 150 guests seated theatre style or 100 guests seated at tables.

Amenities: Direct kitchen access, tables and chairs, audio/visual equipment, indoor fireplace

Rate: $100/hour* 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - $400 maximum
$130/hour* 5 – 11 p.m. - No maximum
Deposit: $250; $500 for events with alcohol

*A Metroparks ranger needs to be on the premises for events with alcohol. The additionsal fee is $30/hour with a minimum of $120 and will be scheduled by a Lake Erie Nature & Science Center staff member.

Individual Rooms

The Grand River Room North and South will each accommodate 75 guests seated theatre style or 50 guests seated at tables.

Grand River Room North

Amenities: Direct kitchen access, tables and chairs, audio/visual equipment, indoor fireplace

Grand River Room South

Amenities: Use of kitchen, tables and chairs, audio/visual equipment, indoor fireplace

Rate: $60/hour* 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $240 Maximum
$80/hour* 5 – 11 p.m. - No maximum
Deposit: $125
$250 for events with alcohol

*A Metroparks ranger needs to be on the premises for events with alcohol. The additional fee is $30/hour with a minimum of $120 and will be scheduled by a Lake Erie Nature & Science Center staff member.

Programs Available

The perfect complement to any gathering... Make lasting memories for your guests by adding one or more of the following programs to your facility rental:

Wildlife Program

25 person maximum with up to 5 different animals (great for children!)

Nature Hike

25 person maximum

Planetarium Program

60 person maximum

Birthday Parties

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