Acoustics
Our Viewing Gallery is described by musicians as "lively and loud". Please keep this acoustics in mind when booking your entertainment - an acoustic or small number of musicians is the preferred sound in this space.

Audio Equipment
We do not have a portable sound system - we have a sound system located on our lower level that we can use to play CDs. We also have a microphone and speakers that work well for speeches and have been used successfully for solo singers.

Audio-Visual Presentations
The Viewing Gallery is a very difficult room for viewing audio-visual presentations, unless it is dark or cloudy. We do not recommend this room for any presentations that require AV. Our Community Savings Learning Studio has room darkening blinds.

Coolers
There is a cooler available for beverages and foods that must be kept cold.

Discounts
There is no reduction in reception prices if you do not have a ceremony here at the Galt.

Food Preparation
Food preparation is not permitted at the Galt Museum & Archives - a servery is available for staging.

Ice and freezers
We do not have provision for ice storage - we recommend you bring coolers/tubs. We do not provide ice.

Inclement weather
We can be a back up for an outdoor ceremony, in cases of inclement weather, but a decision about whether or not you will use our facility for your ceremony must be given to us with 7 days notice.

Liquor Storage
Your liquor will be kept in a locked area, if it arrives before you do.

Liquor License
We do not have a liquor license - you must provide your own

Rehearsals
You can come in and hold a rehearsal here in the week prior to your ceremony but you must schedule this. A full set-up of the space will not be done for the rehearsal, though we will create an aisle for you.

Set-up Timing
We do not guarantee set-up the night before your event. If there are no bookings the night before your event, we will attempt to schedule staffing to do your set-up then but, depending on our staffing levels and availability, we may not set up until the morning of your event.

Tablecloths
Linens are provided in the cost of Community Savings Learning Studio rentals. Linens are NOT provided for Viewing Gallery events unless renters pay the $2/tablecloth charge. Caterers will also provide linens so you can ask your caterer to provide this. We only have white tablecloths and we only have skirting for a head table at a wedding.