About & Features

Make any event special!

Located on the museum’s third floor, the Robert G. Bliss Memorial Auditorium (also known as the Bliss Room) is the ideal space for your wedding, meeting, arts performance, party, or other special event! Overlooking Taylor Park and downtown St. Albans, our unique space combines historical charm with modern amenities.

Features:

  • Seating for 175 persons maximum

  • Custom seating arrangements

  • Wi-fi and AV system (projector with HDMI input, wireless or corded microphone, speakers)

  • Heat and air conditioning

  • Kitchen (food storage and warming only)

  • High ceiling and hardwood floors

  • Free parking behind museum and along Church Street

Pricing

Monday–Thursday rentals: $60/hr
Friday–Sunday rentals: $75/hr
Weekend Wedding Package (two hours for setup on Friday, all day use on Saturday, and two hours for cleanup on Sunday): $1,500

Museum member discount: 10% off
501(c)3 non-profit organization discount: 50% off

Rental pricing includes the event itself, plus time before and after the event for set-up and cleanup. We do not offer catering or bar service at this time. Renters holding a catered event are responsible for booking their own properly licensed and insured caterer and/or bar service.

Request a Rental

The Bliss Room is currently unavailable due to a long-term rental.

If you’d like to rent the Bliss Room in 2025 or later, feel free to submit a request.

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