Grout Museum Rental Fees

All rates based upon 1-4 hour status.
Non-profit and museum member rates available upon request.
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Watch the facilities rental video

*Limited availability during museum hours.

^Kitchen rental includes the use of the stove, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Does not include plates, cups, silverware or napkins.

Rental Options & Fees

• After business hours add $50
• Deposit: $100 or 20% of total rental fee (whichever is greater).
• Alcohol services Negotiable
• Piano $25
• Podium & microphone No charge
• Overhead projector & screen $15
• Slide projector $15
• TV/VCR/DVD $15
• Dry erase wall & markers $7.50
• Dry erase board & markers $7.50
• Easel & paper markers $7.50
• Coffee
  Includes cups, creamer, sugar and napkins. There is no charge if renter supplies coffee, creamer, etc.
  10 cups $7.50
  30 cups $10
  60 cups $15
  
  If you would like a facility or room recommendation, please contact Megan at 319-234-6357 or contact her online and she'll be happy to help you plan your event.
  

Telescope Checkout Program

The Grout Museum District's telescope checkout program offers the community an excellent resource for learning about astronomy.

Two Astroscan (4.5") telescopes and two Meade Dobsonian (6" and 10") telescopes are available for checkout. A sun-viewing screen is available upon request for the Astroscan telescope, which allows you to safely view the sun.

Rates:

• Astroscan telescope (4.5") $15/week — sun-viewing screen available upon request for Astroscan only
• Meade Dobsonian telescope (6" or 10") $20/week
• Late fees per item $2/day

A $100 deposit is required for every telescope checked out. Payment by check is preferred, and your deposit will be refunded with the return of the telescope. There is also a contract to sign agreeing to checkout terms. To check out a telescope, please call to make an appointment with Jane Ryan at 319-234-6357.