Private and Corporate Events
An Event Space Made for Discovery
Give your guests something more to explore. Host your next corporate gathering, holiday party, wedding, reception or private event in one of Boise’s most unique venues.
Private rentals include after-hours access to the Discovery Center, indoor and outdoor event space, and hands-on exhibits your guests can explore throughout the evening. With space for gatherings of up to 600 guests, it’s a setting designed to make your event anything but ordinary.
Rates
| Tier | Capacity | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up to 100 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| 2 | 100-250 | $2,250 | $3,000 |
| 3 | 250-400 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| 4 | 400-600 | Contact for quote | Contact for quote |
Weekday = Mon–Thu. Weekend = Fri–Sun. Nonprofits receive a 10% discount when the nonprofit is the contracting entity.
Included in Every Rental
- 58 on-site parking spots + Julia Davis Park overflow
- Tables and chairs in your preferred configuration – call to inquire
- Basic AV: podium, wireless microphone, mobile TV monitor
- On-site Event Coordinator for event duration
- STEM Center access for all guests
- Outdoor patio (March–October, weather permitting)
Preferred Vendors (not required – bring your own if you prefer)
- Catering: Open Table, Life's Kitchen, Big Sky Catering, Horsewood Catering
- Bar service (required to be licensed and insured): Lost Grove Brewing, Boise River Catering
- AV: Valiant, Rocky Mountain Audio Visual
Bar service must be through a licensed vendor with liability insurance and TIPS-certified (or equivalent) servers. No BYOB.
Add-Ons
Food trucks $100 per truck (trucks bring own generator). Custom setup, additional AV, and extended-access hours quoted per event.
Timing
Events start between 6:30–8:00 PM, end by 10:30 PM, with cleanup complete by 11:30 PM. Load-in begins at 4:30 PM at no additional charge.
Booking and Cancellation
60-day minimum booking window. $500 refundable cleaning deposit required to reserve. Cancellation refunds: 60+ days full refund (less $150 admin fee), 30–59 days 50%, 15–29 days deposit forfeited, within 14 days no refund. Rescheduling with 30+ days notice usually accommodated at no penalty.
Not Able to Host
Fundraising events for outside organizations, political events, or religious services. Corporate and private celebrations across all organizations and beliefs are welcome.