Rental Spaces in Museums

Our rental program seriously needs an overhaul: it has burnt out at least 3 coordinators in a row and definitely does not live up to its potential in terms of usage/profit.

We currently rent out a couple of different spaces around the site for everything from business meetings to parties to weddings to even funerals. We provide all tables/chairs/AV, etc. and we do offer a bar along with a bartender. Catering and decor are the renter’s responsibility.

What sort of business models do other institutions have in place to make sure that their rental spaces are profitable but not sucking the life out of the person in charge with all of the little nuances that go into essentially trying to support every event held? Do you or the renter set the space up? Do you provide services beyond basic “here is this room?” What other ways can we make this process simpler for everyone involved?

Thank you in advance❤️