The CSS Neuse Civil War Museum hosts rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions, birthday parties, and other social events. Please contact Rachel at rachel.kennedy@dncr.nc.gov if you are interested in touring the facility.
Rental Rates
Prices have been updated as of March 9, 2024
Rentals During Operating Hours (Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
During operating hours, the museum remains open to the public and normal business proceedings. Initial rates are for one-hour blocks. An additional fee is listed per hour.
$50.00 A/V Room and Lobby – The A/V room can be closed off for rentals/meetings. Refreshments permitted. $25 for each additional hour.
$75.00 First Floor Museum or Mezzanine- Permission to use exhibit space during operating hours will be based on the description of the activity. It must not interfere with normal museum operations (not block exhibits or visitors). $50 for each additional hour.
Rentals After Hours
CSS Neuse Museum staff must be present for all after-hours rentals. Initial rates are for one-hour blocks.
$50.00 A/V Room and Lobby – Refreshments permitted. $50 per additional hour.
$200.00 Museum and Lobby - $200 per additional hour.
$100.00 (Non-profit Rate) Museum and Lobby- $100 per additional hour.
Security Deposit
All rentals are subject to a $250 security deposit that must be paid at the time of booking. After the rental, the staff will assess damages to the facility, and the deposit will be returned in part or in full.