ADAMS MUSEUM & HOUSE, INC
Facilities Usage/Rental Agreement.
Name of Renter/Organization: _________________________________
Address of Renter: ____________________________________
Telephone: ____________________
Date of Event/Rental: ________________________
Times: ______________________________
Facility/Space reserved: Adams Museum: ____________
Mary Adams Orientation Center at the Adams House: __________
Adams House Lawn and Patio: _____________________________________
Adams House Tour(s) desired: _____ Gift Shop open: _______
Space Usage Policy: The Adams Museum & House, Inc. reserves the right to
determine appropriate usage of facilities and space for public/private
events. Neither the Adams Museum nor the Mary Adams Orientation Center is
available for rental during regular business hours. The Adams House lawn,
however, may be available during business hours with the understanding that
the general public will be allowed to tour the house and use the public
restrooms in the Mary Adams Orientation Center. The Rental fee includes the
cost of AM&H employees who are needed on-site during the rental period. The
renter understands that artifacts and other displays in the Adams Museum,
Adams House, and Mary Adams Orientation Center shall not be touched,
removed, covered or altered in any way except with permission in advance of
the event from AM&H staff. AM&H personnel must be present to assist with
any such changes.
Conditions of Rental:
1. Rental of the Mary Adams Orientation Center and or the grounds at the
Adams House will only include the specified area. Tours of the house
will be available to the renters when arrangements have been made in
advance. Group tour rates (15 or more) may apply. Tour costs are separate
from the rental price.
2. Restroom facilities are available during the rental period in both the
Adams Museum (on the lower level) and in the Mary Adams Orientation Center
at the Adams House (located in the gift shop). The restrooms at both
locations are handicap accessible.
3. Gift Shops at the Adams Museum and the Adams House may be open
during rental period if arrangements are made in advance.
4. A security deposit of $________ must be made in advance of the event
and will be refunded within 2 weeks following the rental, provided no damage
has occurred during the term of the rental, as determined by Adams Museum &
House staff. Guests are expected to return the facilities and grounds to
the condition in which they found them before their event began. If
excessive cleaning is necessary following the event, the security deposit
will be forfeited.
5. All rental fees must be paid three (3) days prior to the event, unless
there is prior written agreement to do otherwise. Rental fees are as
follows: _______ for the Adams Museum; _______ for the Adams House
Grounds; _____ for the Adams House Visitor Center.
6. Food will not be allowed inside the Adams Museum or the Mary Adams
Orientation Center. It will, however, be allowed during a yard rental at
the Adams House. No cooking will be allowed on the grounds. Wine
and beer may be served (but not sold) with the prior approval of the AM&H
Board of Directors.
7. Arrangement for set-up and clean-up can be made with AM&H staff for an
additional fee. These normally would be the responsibility of the renter.
If AM&H staff must assist, there will also be additional charges for this
service. The renter must also provide any items necessary for food/beverage
serving and must dispose of any trash in an appropriate manner.
8. Any items necessary for presentations, such as audio-visual equipment or
other supplies are the responsibility of the renter unless requests for
these items are made in advance. Arrangements of equipment and additional
supplies can be made for an additional charge.
I have read and agree to abide by the procedures as outlined in the Adams
Museum & House, Inc.’s Facilities Usage/Rental Agreement. In addition, I
agree to exercise due care and to reimburse and hold harmless the AM&H for
and against any claims for death or injury to persons, or for damage to AM&H
property, or any third party, resulting from my acts or omissions and agree
on behalf of myself to be bound by these conditions while renting the
facilities of the AM&H. I further agree to be bound by these conditions and
make all required payments under the schedule of charges.
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Signature of Renter
Date
Comments:
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DISCLAIMER
When the AM&H grants permission for use of its site(s), all persons
associated with the rental must follow the terms and conditions of this
contract. Any deviation may result in cancellation of the contract. In such
an event, the user shall be responsible for all fees up to the time of the
cancellation, including staff time.
AM&H Director: _______________________________________date__________
AM&H Asst Director: ___________________________________date__________
AM&H Facilities Coordinator: ___________________________date___________
Pricing for Adams Museum and House Facility Usage & Rentals
Security deposits: