Make your next event or meeting unique and FUN by having it at the Science Factory!

Imagine 17,000 square feet full of over 75 interactive exhibits relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Our exhibit hall can entertain up to 200 guests and you can even bring your own food, drink, or arrange your own catering.

Additional meeting or event space in our Castagna Learning Center and Maker Space is also available! The Learning Center and Maker Space are great options for meetings of up to 30 people with A/V services.

Private events may be held outside of our regular business hours and require a reservation at least three weeks in advance. Please see below for a complete list of accommodations the Science Factory can offer to your group!

Ready to book or have more questions? Contact Robin Bowden at 717-509-6363 x103 or [email protected].

Exhibit Hall

The exhibit hall of the Lancaster Science Factory may be rented for private events of up to 200 people outside of regular business hours. Events that include children must ensure one adult chaperone for every four children in grades 3 and under, or one adult chaperone for every six children in grades 4 or over. Adults must supervise children at all times.

Reservation includes access to all indoor exhibits and, depending on your needs, may include:

• A limited number of folding tables
• Folding chairs
• Black linen table covers
• Access to a kitchenette
• A limited number of trash receptacles

Guests who reserve the exhibit hall may bring in outside food and drink or use the services of a caterer. Alcohol is allowed but cannot be SOLD without a license. Proof of insurance will be required by any caterers, servers, and event organizers.

COST: $300 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

Castagna Learning Center

Rent the Learning Center for your next meeting, or reserve it with the Exhibit Hall.

Reservation includes:

• Use of a wireless projector
• Wifi access
• Tables and chairs for up to 30 people

Guests who reserve the Learning Center may bring in outside food and drink. Guests who are meeting in the Learning Center during regular business hours can also enjoy the discounted group rate if they’d like to stay and explore the Science Factory.

COST: $100 per hour during regular business hours or $150 outside of regular business hours. Add the use of the Learning Center to your exhibit hall rental for $50.

Maker Space

Rent the Maker Space for your next meeting, or reserve it with the Exhibit Hall.

Reservation includes:

• Use of wireless projector
• Wifi access
• Tables and stools for up to 30 people

Guests who reserve the Maker Space may bring in outside food and drink. Guests who are meeting in the Maker Space during regular business hours can also enjoy the discounted group rate if they’d like to stay and explore the Science Factory.

COST: $100 per hour during regular business hours or $150 outside of regular business hours. Add the use of the Maker Space to your exhibit hall rental for $50.