Event Reservations
The Museums at W&L consist of three sites which also serve as reservable space for the W&L community and, in the case of the University Chapel and Galleries, sponsored external groups. If you are interested in holding an event in one of the Museums spaces, please review our site descriptions below, as well as our University Facilities Use Policy, our University Chapel Use Guidelines, and our Fees page.
Museum Event Spaces
Reeves 102
The Gottwald Gallery at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics (Reeves 102) features a gallery space with options for tables, chairs, and a movable smart TV for receptions, lectures, workshops, conferences/meetings, and socials. Available for use by internal groups only.
University Chapel
The University Chapel features pew and balcony seating (up to 500 max), a movable podium with microphone, and built-in audiovisual options for lectures, presentations, performances, and ceremonies. Available for use by both internal groups (no fees) and sponsored external groups (with fees). Before making a reservation, please review the policies and guidelines linked above.
Watson Galleries
The Watson Galleries feature a multipurpose central rotunda space surrounded by two gallery spaces and an authentic Japanese tea room with options for tables, chairs, and a moveable smart TV for receptions, lectures, workshops, meals, conferences/meetings, and socials. Available for use by internal groups only.
For More Information
A staff member is available to answer questions regarding reservations between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Contact our staff at museums@wlu.edu or 540-458-8768.
Disclaimer
Because most major events are planned well in advance, it is unlikely that the university would require the one of these sites if it has not been previously scheduled. However, for the rare exception, usually an emergency, the university always has priority. Scheduled users will be notified as early as possible in order to accommodate a change in venue.