Rental Policies

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is a dynamic educational institution that engages visitors in the exciting Story of Texas through a variety of program and exhibit experiences. The Museum provides a new kind of history experience – one that recognizes that Texas is unique because of its history.

We are pleased to offer rental of the Museum for business meetings, banquets, receptions, and other events. Please note that such activities may not interfere with the normal public operation of the Museum and are subject to the policies and procedures listed below. The Museum cannot be used for discriminatory practices and reserves the right to refuse rental to individuals, organizations, or events that discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, or disability.

Generally, with the exception of Boardroom and Classroom events, the rental rate includes 1-2 hours of set-up time, 4 hours of event time, and 1 hour move-out time, between the hours of 6PM and 12 Midnight. Set-up in public areas may not begin until 6PM. Saturday evening events may not begin before 8PM. The Museum has a preferred, in-house caterer – Catering by Rosemary. Use of an approved outside caterer is subject to a surcharge of 12% of the total cost of caterer-provided services. The approved outside caterer must pay to the Museum the equivalent catering commission as the in-house caterer. For Classroom or Boardroom events, only Catering by Rosemary or the Story of Texas Café may provide food service. Catering by Rosemary must provide all alcoholic beverage service. Rental events using donated food and/or food service are not allowed at the Museum. Freeman is the Museum's exclusive audio/visual contractor for event sound and video requirements.

A signed Agreement and deposit of ½ the Estimated Agreement Total are required to confirm your date. Cancellation of the event less than three months before the event date will result in a forfeit of the deposit.

Ten important steps to assist you in coordinating your Texas State History Museum event:

  • Designate one person from your organization to be your Museum contact and decision-maker.
  • Contact the Events Office at (512) 463-6517 to check the availability of your requested date.
  • Reserve your tentative date in writing.
  • Confirm the date with a signed Agreement and deposit of ½ the Estimated Agreement Total.
  • Contact our preferred, in-house caterer – Catering by Rosemary – for food and beverage arrangements.
  • Request A/V services and equipment through the Museum's exclusive contractor, Freeman.
  • Submit invitation copy to the Events Office for approval PRIOR to mailing.
  • Make sure all outside service vendors and arrangements are approved by the Museum.
  • Coordinate all deliveries and pick-up to be made only on your contracted date.
  • Confirm all finalized schedules and arrangements through the Events Office.

Click here for a downloadable pdf of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's Facility Rental Program Policies.

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