A modern history museum made of wood and glass with large windows and warm interior lighting stands on a forested hillside. The building is surrounded by tall green trees and features an elevated walkway with metal railings, inspired by Meadowcroft Rock Shelter architecture.

FAQ

Yes, please contact Meadowcroft’s Visitor Center Coordinator, Sarah Kizina, to set up a tour; 724-587-3412 ext. 6501 or [email protected]

As a courtesy, we are happy to hold a tentative date for two weeks with no financial obligation to you. At the end of those two weeks, you have a choice to release the date or book. Booking requires a 25% non-refundable deposit.

For daytime events, we require the balance to be paid no later than the week before the event and, if alcohol is planned to be served, proof of insurance of the hired caterer or certified bartending service will need to be verified.

For evening event rentals, 75% of the total cost is due two months in advance of the event, and the remaining balance (last 25%) due two weeks before the event along with proof of event insurance.

For spaces in the Robert Barensfeld Center, up to 10 round tables with chairs, four 8’ rectangular tables, and two 6’ rectangular tables. All 16 picnic tables are included with the Cindrich Pavilion rental, additional fee applied for tables to be moved from the Cindrich Pavilion for your event.

The number of guests depends on which spaces are reserved, if food is sit-down or buffet service, and what extras, like a dance floor, are included, can affect the total number of guests we can accommodate. Here is a short breakdown per space, some numbers are approximate:

  • Great Room: Seated at tables – 120; Seated at tables with dance floor – 90; Lecture style (no tables)- 140
  • Cindrich Pavilion with existing picnic tables: 120
  • Orientation Room, lecture style- 50; seated at tables- 25

For larger evening events, we can combine indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate up to 240 guests!

We do not have a dedicated space for hair and make-up, but the conference room can be reserved for an additional fee and offers a private area to store belongings and prepare for guests.

There are a few Vrbo properties within easy driving distance of the museum that might offer a more intimate setting for preparing for your big day!

Rentals allow a six-hour window for an event; including the set-up* and teardown process (* exceptions are made for weddings and other décor heavy events, where access to decorate might be granted as early as 9:30 a.m. on the morning of the event).

After-hours rentals start at 4 p.m., ending at 10 p.m.

Daytime rentals start at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. for set-up) and end at 4 p.m.

Daytime Picnic events are two hours, with a half-hour before and after event permitted for set-up/cleanup (3 hours total) and must fall within an available morning or afternoon time slot.

Everything must be out at the end of your event; some considerations will be made for outside vendor rentals on a case-by-case basis. Meadowcroft is not responsible for items left at the end of an event.

While Meadowcroft staff will set up the included tables and chairs; Décor set up and teardown is the responsibility of the renter. Same day access to rental spaces may begin as early as 9:30 a.m.; early access the day before may be available for an additional fee. We recommend hiring a day-of coordinator to assist and ensure a smooth event.

We ask to please exclude décor with glitter and confetti. Holes are prohibited on all surfaces on the property (including picnic tables and pavilion surfaces). Flames are allowed but candles must be in votives. We have some decor available for rental.

Yes, we welcome any vendor and/or caterer you wish to hire as long at they are licensed and insured. Alcohol must be served by either a licensed caterer or a RAMP-certified bartender/service. We provide a list of recommended caterers and vendors, but it’s not required to use any listed!

Alcohol must be obtained and served by either a licensed caterer or a RAMP-certified bartender. For insurance purposes we cannot permit renters or guests to bring alcohol to event/museum spaces; all alcohol must be obtained through a licensed caterer or RAMP-certified bartending service.

We accept cash, check, and credit card payment. 

We ask for a 25% deposit at the time of booking. For evening events, 75% of the entire cost paid no later than two months before the event, and the balance (last 25%) being paid two weeks before the event. For daytime events, we require the balance paid no later than one week before the event. 

Yes! The Fairview Church is included with all wedding bookings for a 30-minute ceremony and can seat about 120 guests. Other spaces are available and will be considered on a case-by-case basis and might be an additional fee.   

After-hours, full facility rentals include complete museum access for the first two hours of your event for you and your guests. Villages and Rockshelter access to after-hour, single space rentals are available for an additional fee. Day-time rentals during business hours include museum access. 

There are many picturesque areas at Meadowcroft to serve as backdrop to your memories! We recommend selecting two spaces to be reserved for picture-taking post-or pre-ceremony, we can discuss these spaces during a tour.  

Final guest count and vendor information is appreciated no later than two weeks before an evening event and one week before a daytime event. If alcohol is planned to be served, we also need proof of vendor/caterer insurance and certifications.