Questions guests ask about Robbins Hunter Museum

Question 1

Can I pay my rental online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The museum has an online rental payment option. Include your event date and renter name in the notes.

Question 2

Can I pay by check?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Checks go to Robbins Hunter Museum, PO Box 183, Granville, Ohio 43023.

Question 3

Can I tour the museum before booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The museum invites you to visit and see how the house and gardens can work for your event.

Question 4

When can I rent the museum?

Accepted Answer

The museum and the Jill Griesse Historic Garden are available for small group rentals year-round by appointment.

Question 5

Can I rent during the holidays?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Holiday rentals are limited, but available.

Question 6

What kinds of events can I host?

Accepted Answer

Showers, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, weddings, anniversaries, corporate and nonprofit events, holiday gatherings and private receptions.

Question 7

Are there photography rules?

Accepted Answer

The museum welcomes photography and has guidelines. It posts a media guidelines document in its press room.

Question 8

Is there food on site?

Accepted Answer

Dining is available at Alfie's Granville, in the museum's historic Counting House, with outdoor seating in the Lady's Garden.

Question 9

How many guests fit in the Long Room?

Accepted Answer

The posted capacities are 50 seated, 75 for a cocktail reception with limited seating, and 100 for a standing cocktail reception.

Question 10

Can I use a tent for a larger party?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tenting on the museum lawn is permitted for larger gatherings.

Question 11

Are there indoor and outdoor spaces?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The museum says it offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, with gardens around the house.

Question 12

When is the garden open?

Accepted Answer

The Jill Griesse Historic Garden is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Question 13

Where do guests park?

Accepted Answer

Free on-street parking is available in front of the museum and throughout the village.

Question 14

Which entrance should guests use?

Accepted Answer

The front porch and main entrance are closed for restoration. Use the west side entrance on the library side of the building.

Question 15

Is there a ramp?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The west side entrance includes a ramp and is the primary entrance for all visitors.

Robbins Hunter Museum