Venue Rentals

venue-rental

The Space Foundation in Colorado Springs offers inspiring and entertaining venue rental spaces that can accommodate events of all sizes—from small meetings to gatherings and parties of up to 400 guests. Our meeting rooms and party spaces feature unique, space-themed environments and are suitable to host corporate meetings and events, seminars, wedding receptions, military promotion celebrations, retirement parties, birthday parties, dances, bar mitzvahs, and more.

We offer the exciting, memorable venue you seek!

In addition to enjoying our distinctive rental spaces, when you put on an event at The Space Foundation, you’ll be contributing to our mission to inspire, educate, connect, and advocate for the global space community.

"So, my husband and I were the first ever couple to have our wedding reception here, and I gotta say, it was awesome. We're both kinda nerds anyway, so this venue seemed perfect for us. Their price was super reasonable, the staff were all really nice and excited with us, and the event planner we worked with was a HUGE help. We held it in the Area 51 room, which has an almost full kitchen, with plenty of space. They rearranged the whole room for us, and it really did look pretty. I was so happy that day, and not a single thing went wrong."

When the Space Foundation hosts your meeting or event, your space rental includes:

  • On-site event planner to help with your meeting or event
  • Space-themed museum attractions at the Space Foundation Discovery Center
  • Space and science fiction-themed decor in reception venues, conference rooms, and meeting spaces
  • Many other options may be available for your meeting or event — please contact us for more information

Location

The Space Foundation is conveniently located at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, just off of Garden of the Gods Road, west of Centennial Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

General James E. Hill Conference Room

Accommodates 30-35 Guests, Seated

General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., Conference Room

Accommodates 8 Guests, Seated

Howell M. Estes, III, Conference Room

Accommodates 6 Guests, Seated

El Pomar Space Gallery

Accommodates up to 400 Guests

Area 51 Event Space

Accommodates up to 240 Guests

Lockheed Martin Education Activity Center

Accommodates up to 30 Guests

Space-Themed Event Spaces: Space Foundation Discovery Center

The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the Pike’s Peak Region's first and only dedicated space, science and technology center and museum. It is an interactive, education-focused destination that advances science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.

The Space Foundation Discovery Center features venue rental options to accommodate meetings, receptions, and parties of various sizes:

El Pomar Space Gallery

  • Unique space-themed museum gallery and event venue, accommodates up to 400 guests
  • Allows for a variety of seating and catering arrangements. Contact us for more information about renting this venue
El Pomar Space Gallery

Area 51
(2,402 sq. ft.)

  • Sci-fi themed party space, colorful venue
  • Various setups available, accommodates 240 people
  • Large screen display with projector and sound system
  • Full kitchen: two microwaves, one convection oven, two refrigerators, two dishwashers
Area 51

Lockheed Martin Education Activity Center

  • Located in the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center
  • Accommodates up to 30 guests, seated classroom style (other configurations available)
  • Podium and stage
  • Audio/visual capabilities
  • Limited catering arrangements available, such as boxed meals
Lockheed Martin Education Activity Center

Meeting Rooms: The Ackerman Conference Center

Jasper D. Ackerman was a business leader in Colorado Springs from the 1940's until his passing in 1988. In 1963, Ackerman founded the Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund in his mother's memory. The Ackerman Conference Center is named in his honor, in appreciation for funding provided to the Space Foundation by the Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund. The Ackerman Conference Center offers several options for rental spaces to accommodate meetings of various sizes:

General James E. Hill Conference Room
(975 sq. ft.)

  • 30-35 guests, seated; larger numbers may be accommodated if event is held in reception format
  • Video teleconferencing, teleconferencing, audio/visual capabilities
  • Available with most catering arrangements
General James E. Hill Conference Room

General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., Conference Room
(235 sq. ft.)

  • 8 guests seated
  • Teleconferencing
  • Available with limited catering arrangements, such as boxed meals
General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., Conference Room

Howell M. Estes, III, Conference Room
(157 sq. ft.)

  • 6 guests seated
  • Features large screen and several computer connectors for collaborative discussions
  • Available with limited catering arrangements, such as boxed meals
Howell M. Estes, III, Conference Room

Venue Rental and Meeting Room Fees

Pricing information and guidelines for usage: Ackerman Conference Center Use Agreement.

Deposit

When booking the rental of Area 51 or the El Pomar Space Gallery, users agree to remit to the Space Foundation a deposit equivalent to 50% of the base rate estimated for the event, plus 100% of the setup/cleanup and security fees estimated for the user's event. When booking the rental of Hill, Estes, Moorman or the Education Activity Center, the user agrees to remit to the Space Foundation a deposit equivalent to 100% of the setup/cleanup fees estimated for the user's event.

Cancellation Fees

Basic meetings and events with no special arrangements may be canceled seven or more days in advance of the booked event with no cancellation fees. Events, meetings, receptions, etc. that require special arrangements may be canceled 14 or more days in advance of the booked event with no cancelation fees. Otherwise, the full deposit is retained by the Space Foundation.

Catering and Food Services

All catering and food service for venue rental must be provided by the customer and coordinated with the Events Coordinator. We will do our best to accommodate your dining plans and can send a list of preferred vendors upon request.