Memorial Hall

McNamara’s largest room, spacious and stunning

Featured in an MTV music video and an Acura car advertisement, Memorial Hall is a stunning setting for large celebrations, conferences and wedding receptions. Its dramatic architecture is inspired by the Minnesota landscape—wood, water and copper. Numerous windows let in an abundance of natural light making it a pleasant event space for large gatherings.

Memorial Hall Capacities & Floorplans

Reception

800

Theater

500

Plated Dining

500

Buffet Dining

350

Classroom

184

Memorial Hall Features

12,000 sq. feet
24’ x 11’ stage with stairs and ramp
Podium and microphone
Two 32,000 lumen laser projectors
Two screens (main screen 18’ x 10’; auxiliary screen 16’ x 9’)
Total of 3 lapel and handheld wireless microphones
Stage extension with skirting (if desired)
Windows

150-ft. long water feature
Terrazzo floor
Lighting choices
9’ x 5’ wooden display panels
Lounge with fireplace
DirecTV
Background music
Wireless Internet

Memorial Hall Room Rental

$3,500

$200/hr for rental beyond 6 hours

$50/hr if outside of M-F 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

$50-$300 for setup depending on the nature of your event

$250 if the second built-in projector and screen are used

Picture your event here…

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See for Yourself

This two-minute video showcases our beautiful venue and its many conveniences for local, regional, and national events.

Posing with Goldy Gopher — University Events

As the premier event venue on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus, our team helps facilitate more than 400 University events a year including graduations, faculty trainings, poster sessions and alumni gatherings.

Three people at a conference — Conferences

With a built-in stage and AV including 2 large screens and virtual streaming capabilities, Memorial Hall is a great room for a conference keynote address and large meetings.

Wedding couple outside McNamara — Weddings

Having earned a spot in the Top 50 Places to Get Married in the U.S. by Brides magazine, our Memorial Hall is a stunning backdrop for weddings up to 400 guests. University Hall is an intimate setting for celebrations up to 150 people.

Gala table setting — Galas

When combined with adjacent rooms for check-in and silent auction, Memorial Hall is perfect for fundraising galas or large holiday parties. Along with an adjacent parking ramp and connected hotel, McNamara has many conveniences.