The visitor and education center at Lauritzen Gardens is a 32,000-square-foot building that houses several stunning rooms designed to accommodate large celebrations or intimate gatherings. All rooms are exquisitely furnished and available for individual rental during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   

The following is a list of the rooms available for rent at Lauritzen Gardens: 

Library 
The beautiful horticulture library is available for small gatherings. It is furnished with traditional Stickley furniture and mica fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides offer a breathtaking view of the festival garden.
Capacity: 12 
Dimensions: 19' x 24' 
Fee: $300  

Community Room
The community room is perfect for traditional board meetings, luncheons and other corporate events. Complete with Stickley furniture and a fireplace, the community room offers a unique and inviting atmosphere. The room provides a quiet, private space for an event. 
Capacity: 30 
Dimensions: 17' x 33' 
Fee: $300 

Adult Classroom  
The adult classroom offers a classic learning environment. Equipped with five-foot rectangular tables, chairs and a white dry-erase board covering one wall, the room is ideal for training sessions, meetings and retreats. Flip charts and audio/visual equipment may be available on a limited basis. 
Capacity: 30 
Dimensions: 27' x 30' 
Fee: $300  

Great Hall
This spacious grand room adjoins the floral display hall and provides a warm and gracious setting for a wide variety of events, meetings and parties. This room with Colorado red sandstone and wood flooring has been designed to have many flexible uses. Renters may decide to use the entire space or divide the room into a smaller space depending on the event.

Great Hall A
Capacity: 200 
Dimensions: 52' x 55' 
Fee: $1,000 

Great Hall B
Capacity: 100 
Dimensions: 52' x 30' 
Fee:   $500 

Entire Great Hall
Capacity: 300 
Dimensions: 52' x 85' 
Fee: $1,500 

Daytime rental fees include the following: 
Guest admission to the garden 
40 sixty-inch round tables 
300 designer chairs 
CD player, wireless microphone and sound system (great hall only) 
Screen (great hall only) 
Parking for 350 cars in the parking garden 

Book an Event: 
Stephanie McMahon
Rental Coordinator
(402) 346-4002 ext. 261
s.mcmahon@omahabotanicalgardens.org