Rent AMSE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FACILITY USE
The using organization agrees that the use of the American Museum of Science and Energy facilities (AMSE) as provided on the face of this authorization entails its observance of the following obligations, limitations, or other terms, as may be established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and operated by a subcontractor to UT-Battelle, LLC, management and operating contractor for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
- The using organization will have a responsible representative present at all times.
- Alterations to facilities, including attaching decorations and displays to the walls, floors, and equipment, shall only be made with the written concurrence of the operating subcontractor representative.
- Refreshments will not be permitted on the premises unless special arrangements are made in advance with the operating subcontractor representative. Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) must be incidental to the purpose of the event and only one phase of the total refreshments; food and non-alcoholic beverages must also be served. The requestor will be responsible for obtaining a one-time Special Occasion License from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Tennessee or the Beer Board and attach a signed copy to the AMSE Facility Use Form; or will contract with a Liquor-by-the-Drink caterer with a current off-premise permit.
- Refreshments will not be permitted on the premises unless special arrangements are made in advance with the operating subcontractor representative. Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) must be incidental to the purpose of the event and only one phase of the total refreshments; food and non-alcoholic beverages must also be served. The requestor will be responsible for obtaining a contract with a Liquor-by the-Drink caterer with a current off-premise permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Tennessee or the Beer Board and must forward a copy of the license prior to the event for review and approval by AMSE. If you need a listing of licensed caterers, contact the Museum at (865) 576-3200 or e mail us at info@amse.org.
- AMSE employees will not sell or serve alcoholic beverages.
- No meetings or other use of the facility shall be for political or sectarian purposes.
- The using organization does not practice or advocate discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, or national origin, and will not use the facility under the authorization in a manner that permits such discrimination.
- Neither the operating subcontractor, UT-Battelle, LLC, nor the U.S. Department of Energy shall be responsibility for loss of personal property or for injury to persons or property as a result of use of the facilities.
Organizations leasing museum facilities may include exhibit(s) as part of their program, according to the following guidelines:
- Requests for the display of exhibits in conjunction with use of the museum facilities must be submitted for approval using the facility use form.
- All exhibits and displays must comply with federal, state, and local environment safety, and health regulations.
- The AMSE management reserves the right to limit the amount of space and time an exhibit is on display.
- Exhibit components cannot exceed the floor load capacity of 5,000 pounds.
APPLICATION FORM
If you are interested in using the Museum facility for a meeting, event or conference, please print and fill out the Facility and Terms Of Use Form(pdf) and fax to (865)576-6024.
