There are many details to consider when planning your event MOCA staff have collected the most frequently asked questions and provided answers to assist you with your planning.
MOCA's calendar is maintained by one individual staff member, who oversees all facility rentals and the booking of all Museum events. It is our policy to respond to inquiries within two business days.
MOCA offers the courtesy of holding a date for 14 days. NOTE: A RESERVATION DOES NOT HOLD THE DATE INDEFINITELY.
MOCA recommends that you contract your desired date as early as possible to make sure it is secured.
Yes, the following policy applies:
CANCELLATION POLICY
The deposit of $2,000 (Atrium) OR 50% (Rodriguez Pavilion) is non-refundable.
MOCA is located at 2200 Parks Avenue in the heart of the Virginia Beach resort district, just six blocks from the oceanfront on Parks Avenue and I-264. The Museum is directly across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center and the Visitor Center.
ATRIUM: The expansive 4,800 square-foot atrium features a vaulted ceiling, skylight, mahogany trim and live trees. A flexible floor plan can accommodate an intimate event for 35 or an extravagant gala for 350. Seated capacity: 200; Standing Capacity: 350.
RODRIGUEZ PAVILION: This beautiful new addition showcases a sparkling 16-foot Dale Chihuly Chandelier, which shines as a beacon for your event or reception. The 1,600 square-foot space is versatile and equipped with a separate outdoor entrance, a coat check area, restrooms and a catering area. Seated ceremony capacity: 150; Standing Capacity: 200.
PRICE AUDITORIUM: Our 268-seat theater-style auditorium is available for seminars, meetings, performances and visual presentations. The auditorium has a 15-by-30-foot screen, complete stage, light board and sound capability. For a detailed floorplan, including all equipment available in Price Auditorium, click here.
Is parking available/included?
Two parking areas provide free, on-site parking, accommodating approximate 100+ vehicles. All areas are handicap accessible.
For detailed information on pricing, please click here. Pricing does not include mandatory security fees.
The deposit of $2,000 (Atrium) OR 50% (Rodriguez Pavilion) is non-refundable.
Yes, MOCA offers year-round discounts to patrons renting both the Atrium and Rodriguez Pavilion on the same night, providing a saving of $500-1500, based on day of week. Space rental is also priced according to weekday. In addition, MOCA offers a 20% discount to qualified non-profit organizations.
Standard rentals allow for an event up to 5 hours in the space, not including setup and teardown. Contracts are written based on agreeable terms between MOCA staff and patrons.
Yes, a one hour ceremony rehearsal is included with wedding rentals.
YES! MOCA does not have an "in-house" catering service. The caterer you select must be an official, licensed business.
Yes. MOCA is happy to provide you with a Preferred Vendor List. Contracts with all vendors will be solely between User and respective vendors. User will ensure that all such vendors review and agree to comply with requirements imposed by MOCA.
No.
No. Technical staff hired by User must be familiar with MOCA's lighting and audio system. Click here to view a vendor list.
MOCA's audio/visual equipment is limited. Use of the auditorium includes access to projection booth (audio/lighting board, 15'x30' screen and dressing rooms. A podium and microphone are available for presentations. Computers, projectors, wireless mouse, etc. are not available and must be provided by user.
Yes, as available. MOCA stocks 6' and 8' rectangle tables, 48" and 60" round tables, as well as cocktail tables.
Yes, as available. MOCA provides 200 white resin chairs.
Caterer is responsible for set-up and breakdown; any other arrangement must be approved by MOCA.
Yes.
User is responsible to obtain an ABC license, which must be posted by caterer at bar.
Yes.
Yes. Outdoor events must be pre-approved by MOCA; permits/additional fees may apply.
If available, access to the Gallery is permitted (some restrictions may apply.) Admission will be free of charge or reduced (group) fee, depending on the exhibit. Learn more about MOCA's exhibitions.
In accordance with the American Association of Museums' Standards & Best Practices, MOCA's security guards must be on premises until breakdown of event. Charges for security services start before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Security requirements will be assessed on an individual basis.
A Certificate of Insurance evidencing the fact that the User has public liability coverage in an amount equal to a least $1,000,000 per occurrence must be provided. The User agrees to name MOCA as an additionally named insured (at no extra cost to MOCA) under its policy of public liability insurance and to provide evidence of such coverage to MOCA at least two weeks prior to the event.
Proceeds from Virginia MOCA facility rentals support our mission, bringing art exhibitions and educational programming to the community in Hampton Roads.
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