Meeting Space Rental
Rent auditorium and meeting room space in Saint Paul
Wilder Center offers convenient, welcoming spaces to rent for your nonprofit, agency or corporate event. Book us for your next meeting, conference or event.
For questions and reservations, contact Dave Norell, Event Manager:
651-280-2402, dave.norell@wilder.org
Our event spaces offer the right combination of amenities, comfort and support. Spaces are available for rent:
- Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Rental spaces are available on the ground and second floor at Wilder Center. (See the floor plan for details.) Room charges are billed hourly (with a four-hour minimum for the auditorium). We offer discounted rates for nonprofit/government agency rentals; rates are listed respectively.
Our Spaces
Auditorium
- Large capacity: 285 people with theater-style setup; 152 at round tables
- Can be subdivided into smaller rooms for breakout sessions and smaller events
- A/V capabilities: projector, screen, DVD/VCR, microphone, conference phone, ceiling speakers
- Adjacent dining area available for use
- 4-hour minimum, billed hourly
Auditorium Rental Charges:
- Wilder Center Auditorium - $450 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - $275)
- Amherst H. Wilder Auditorium - $200 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - $110)
- Fanny Spencer Wilder Auditorium - $175 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - $90)
- Cornelia Day Wilder Auditorium - $55 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - $40)
- Victor Watkins Auditorium - $55 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - $40)
- Cornelia Day + Victor Watkins Auditoriums - $175 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - $90)
- Download the rate card for rental rates
Meeting Rooms
- Six small meeting rooms accommodate 6-14 people each
- Two large rooms for 24-26 people each
- A/V capabilities vary by room
- Billed hourly
Meeting Room Charges:
- 2nd Floor Small-Medium Meeting Rooms: 2310, 2320, 2410, 2420, 2520, 2620 - $50 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - Free (1x per month)
- 2nd Floor Large Meeting Rooms: 2510, 2610 - $50 (Nonprofit/Government Rate - $35)
- Download the rate card for rental costs for each room
Rondo Dining Room
- Dining area for small gatherings
- Buffet counter
- Access to refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and sinks
- Large capacity coffee dispensers
- Hourly rate: $75/hour (same rate for nonprofit, government and for-profit)
Lobby
- Large, open lobby space with plenty of natural light
- Long gathering table and other comfortable seating areas
- Flexible space can accommodate receptions (high-top tables) or presentations (theater-style seating)
- Hourly rate: $200 (nonprofit/government discount rate: $110/hour)
Backyard
- Beautifully landscaped backyard area accessible from auditorium
- Overhead speakers can be used in conjunction with auditorium A/V
- Hourly rate: $220