Computer History Museum

Rental Requirements

General Facility

Under no circumstances or conditions shall gambling of any kind be permitted on or about the Museum building or property. This includes, but is not limited to, the playing of card games of any kind for money.
Under no circumstances or conditions shall smoking be permitted in the Museum building. Those who smoke nearby the Museum property are asked to dispose of their cigarette or cigar butts, after thoroughly extinguishing, in a refuse can or other appropriate receptacle.

Insurance

The Museum will not carry insurance for the Rentee's benefit. The Rentee shall obtain, at its own expense, and keep in effect during the Use Period a policy or policies of commercial general liability insurance having a combined single limit of at least $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injuries or death of persons or property damage occurring in or about the Facilities or the Museum building, which insurance shall (a) name the Museum as an additional insured, (b) specifically cover the liability assumed by the Rentee under this Agreement, (c) be issued by an insurance company reasonably approved by the Museum, (d) be primary and noncontributing with any insurance that may be carried by the Museum, and (e) provide that said insurance shall not be canceled or coverage changed unless thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall have been given to the Museum. Prior to its entry into the Facilities or Museum Building, the Rentee shall furnish to the Museum a certificate or certificates evidencing that the required insurance policies are in full force and effect.

Event Planning, Catering and Beverages

You may use your own caterer, beverage supplier, A/V Firm or event planner. If you would like a vendor recommendation, please contact the events team at the Computer History Museum
Alcoholic beverages (including, but not limited to, beer, wine, champagne, and liquor) may not be brought into or consumed anywhere on or about the Museum building or property without the prior consent of the Museum.
The caterer is responsible for cleaning the catering prep areas and removal of trash, debris, and other miscellaneous items.

Decor

The Museum has strict guidelines on decor. Please review your plans with the Event Manager prior to selecting decor.
All decorations and/or equipment brought into the Museum building shall be promptly removed at the end of the Use Period.
No nails or tacks shall be driven into any walls, doors, or structural members of the Museum building. No scotch tape or cloth tape may be used. Only paper masking tape may be used with decorations. Any damage to the walls or paint will be repaired at the expense of the Rentee.
No signs, placards, pictures, advertisements, names, or notices shall be displayed on any part of the outside or inside of the Facilities or anywhere in the Facilities or Museum building without the prior consent of the Museum.
Window coverings other than those, which may be provided by the Museum, either inside or outside, may only be installed with the Museum's prior consent.
No explosives or article deemed hazardous because of flammability or deemed hazardous or the like under any applicable environmental law, ordinance or regulation shall be brought into the Museum building.

Outside Vendors

Before the event, all outside vendors are required to schedule a walk through with the events manager to make arrangements regarding deliveries, power needs, floor plan, loading areas, and pickup times.
The museum does not have available storage areas, so rental deliveries and pickup must be made the same day as the event unless previously arranged with the events manager. There may be a charge for equipment that is not removed from the museum after the event. The Computer History Museum is not responsible for any materials left behind.

Exhibit Moves

At this time most of the exhibits are confined to the Visible Storage Artifact Display, allowing large areas of the facility to be themed for your event. Some artifacts, however, may be placed around the venue. We feel that the value of an event experience at the Computer History Museum lies in the integrity of our exhibits. Many of our exhibits are difficult to move or permanently placed. For these reasons, we hesitate to move exhibits. Nothing should be taped, tied, nailed, or otherwise attached to or in front of the exhibits, graphics, walls, floor, or furniture.

Power

All lighting and sound personnel must notify the events manager of their power needs prior to the event. While we can accommodate most requests, we may ask that you provide a generator. The museum does not provide extension cords or other equipment, and we require that any cables on the floor be safely covered and taped.

Equipment & Furniture Rental

Please contact Events at 650-810-1013 or e-mail us at myevent@computerhistory.org.

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