Large Meeting Retreat Space in Oakland Hills

Available Monday - Sunday | 8AM-10PM Earlier or later time available for additional charge. Museum admission is included with your room rental during museum hours Wed-Sun 10AM-5PM. Special admission may be added during closed hours. Spacious, flexible 2,260 sq. ft. meeting space. Surrounded by 13 acres of majestic redwoods in the Oakland Hills, this is a unique location to hold your next offsite meeting or presentation. Our experienced events team is available to help you customize your experience. A high-end classroom used for team retreats, meetings, presentations, and workshops. It is equipped with two built-in projectors and screens on each side of the room for maximum visibility. The room also includes audio and whiteboard. WiFi is free throughout the museum and direct Ethernet can be provided. Parking is complimentary. SPACE FEATURES Onsite Manager 2,260 Square Feet 72 Seated | Reception 90 Seated | Theater Style Built-in Projectors Projection Screens Built-in Audio, Lapel Mic Whiteboard WIFI Set Up Options: » Default- Round table-style set up for 72 (10 round tables) » Meeting-style set up for 60 people (rectangular tables) » Presentation-style set up for 90 people (90 chairs, no tables) Furniture set up may be requested in advance of your event. TEAM-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES Facilitated activities can be added to your rental pending staff availability. » Docent Tours: 1.5-hour museum docent tours are available for an additional $100. 15 guests per docent. » Museum Admission: May be added during closed hours for $10 per guest. » Tapping the Wind Workshop: 60-90 minute activity for $500.00 in addition to room rental. Your team is tasked to design more efficient wind turbines to support the global demand for renewable energy. GUEST EXPECTATIONS *Arrival: Host will be available to greet you and show you to the room. *AV Setup: Basic A/V connection or other questions during your visit. *Restrooms: Available immediately outside of the room. CONVENIENCE Hiking trails are easily accessible for mid-day breaks yet we are only 10 minutes away from downtown Oakland. Plus, the cost of your rental supports our education programs for the Oakland community! CATERING Guests may bring their own refreshments or meals may be pre-ordered from our list of experienced preferred caterers. You are also welcome to schedule food drop-offs, but no heating or cooking equipment is permitted in the room unless supervised by a licensed caterer. For guest counts over 45, a trash removal fee is added if using an outside caterer. The host may accept the order on your behalf and bring back to the room if desired, but does not check the order and cannot take responsibility for any discrepancies. Coffee & tea service can be provided for $7/person. Add snacks for $2.