Facility Rental and Photography

Would you like to see your name in lights?

Then make the indoor Starlight Drive-In at the Reynolds Museum the intimate backdrop for your wedding ceremony!

Vintage half-car seats allow your guests to sit and watch a movie or slide show before the ceremony.

After the ceremony, the professional staff at the Best Western Inn & Suites will pamper you with a three-course meal in a private reception banquet room.

Capacity:

• 15

Fee: $1,400 + gst

Package includes:

Reynolds Museum

• Starlight Drive-In for ceremony (up to 2 hours)
• 8 half-car bench seats
• 2 change rooms for the wedding couple
• Couples name on the Starlight Drive-In Marquee
• Family photo/movie presentation on the Starlight Drive-In screen*
• 2 photography locations throughout the museum **
• Admission for wedding party and guests (max 15) to the Reynolds Museum (guests are encouraged to enjoy the museum while the wedding couple have their photos taken
• Museum staff host

Best Western Inn & Suites, Wetaskiwin

• 3 course meal
• Private reception

Additional option:

• Sparkling wine service in the Starlight Drive- In                         $275.00 + gst

* Provided by wedding party

** Photographer not included

Make the Reynolds Museum the backdrop for your big day! The ceremony takes place in our tiered 120 seat theatre. Guests can enjoy the museum while the wedding couple have their photos taken* with our beautiful artifacts including a luxurious Duesenberg car and a gigantic Oil Pull tractor. Reception can be held in the Museum Restaurant, which overlooks Alberta’s prairie landscape.

Capacity:

• 50 to 80

Fee:

• Contact for quote

Package Includes:

• Tiered 120 seat theatre for wedding ceremony
• Change rooms for the wedding party
• Photography locations throughout the museum*
• Admission for wedding party and guest to the Reynolds Museum
• Staff hosts
• Dance area**
• Family photo presentation in the Starlight Drive-in Theatre

*Photographer not included

**Audio equipment and DJ not included

The Reynolds Museum is pleased to offer a great venue for your car club to meet and socialize.

Capacity: 100 people

Book by contacting: booking.reynolds@gov.ab.ca

We will provide:

• a fenced, private outdoor grassed area for your club to park and socialize 
• a discount of 10% off your admission if there are more than 15 in your group
• outdoor picnic tables/eating areas 
• access to the museum main building and aviation hangar in small group
• curb-side chats - let our booking coordinator help select the programs for your group
• QR codes available at selected vehicles showing videos of them in operation

Commemorate your wedding or special occasion with photos taken at the Reynolds Museum.

Dates available: All year, except during museum events

Total time: 2 hours

Cost: $150

• Session length may be extended by previous arrangement with museum staff.
• A staff person will be assigned to assist with access to pre-approved locations.
• The museum reserves the right to determine which artifacts may appear in photos and the context of their use.

Our theatre is great for workshops, lectures, or presentations for up to 130 people.

It features tiered seating, a built-in sound system, and large projection screen.

Capacity: 117 to 130

Fee:

• $200 half day (morning, afternoon, or evening)
• $300 full day (morning + afternoon, or afternoon + evening)

Staff Hosts: $35 per hour

• Functions taking place after regular museum hours require staff hosting.
• Staff time for set up and clean up will also be charged.
• The museum determines the number of hosts required.

Theatre Features:

• Tiered cushioned seating
• Excellent acoustics
• Projection screen
• Podium
• Built-in sound system
• Built-in computer presentation system

Unique ambiance among some of the Museum’s finest artifacts and overlooking the main exhibition gallery. Ideal for receptions, award ceremonies, or dinners.

Capacity:

• Receptions – 500
• Dinners – 150

Fee:

• $500 – Reception
• $1,500 – Dinner (includes artifact movement)

Staff Hosts: $35 per hour

• Functions taking place after regular museum hours require staff hosting.
• Staff time for set up and clean up will also be charged.
• The museum determines the number of hosts required.

A great venue for small meetings, informal gatherings, presentations, or workshops.

Capacity: 15

Fee:

• $75 half day
• $100 full day

Staff Hosts: $35 per hour

• Functions taking place after regular museum hours require staff hosting.
• Staff time for set up and clean up will also be charged.
• The museum determines the number of hosts required.

Ted Reynolds Conference Room Features:

• 80" presentation screen
• Movable tables
• Upholstered seating
• Kitchenette area
• Variable table configuration

This space is ideal for presentations, workshops, or family gatherings.

Capacity: 30 to 40

Fee:

• $100 half day
• $150 full day

Staff Hosts: $35 per hour

• Functions taking place after regular museum hours require staff hosting.
• Staff time for set up and clean up will also be charged.
• The Museum determines the number of hosts required.

Features:

• Folding wall to separate 1 large room into 2 smaller rooms
• Portable presentation screen
• Folding chairs
• 6 x 2.5 foot rectangular plastic folding tables
• Tiled floor
• Small sink

This bright, inviting space overlooks Alberta’s prairie landscape and the Reynolds Museum mining equipment display.

The restaurant includes a smaller Enclosure Meeting Room that can be separated from the main dining area for small meetings or dinners.

Capacity:

• Restaurant - 100
• Enclosure – 40

Fee:

• Enclosure - $75 half day or evening
• Restaurant - $75 half day or evening
• Hourly fee available on request
• Book food services with our restaurant and rental fee is waived 

Staff Hosts: $35 per hour

• Functions taking place after regular museum hours require staff hosting.
• Staff time for set up and clean up will also be charged.
• The museum determines the number of hosts required.

Features:

• Tables and chairs with a panoramic view of the prairies
• Enclosed private area