Manhattan, KS

Flint Hills Discovery Center

City of Manhattan event venue at 315 S. 3rd Street with several bookable configurations.

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Venue details

Starting price
$2,500Full-building rentalMon–Thu · 7-hour evening booking
  • Full building for a seven-hour evening slot: $3,000 Friday-Sunday or $2,500 Monday-Thursday.
  • Evening of Exhibits: $1,500 for three hours plus $300/additional hour.
  • Atrium & Dome or Prairie Garden Terrace: $300/hour.
  • Private room: $75/hour, $400 full day, plus $25/hour after hours.
  • Potential excessive-cleaning fee: $100; nonrefundable alcohol fee: $100.
Guest capacity

Full building: 200 seated

Included items
  • Wedding rentals include on-site event staff, tables and chairs with basic setup, parking, and no catering fee.
Catering

Cash-bar events require an approved caterer; the guest-count threshold is internally inconsistent on the page and should not be stated more precisely without confirmation.

Alcohol

Alcohol is permitted subject to facility guidelines and applicable law, with a $100 nonrefundable alcohol fee.

Before you book

Ask for a written quote for your date and guest count.

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  • Date availability
  • Taxes and service charges
  • Deposit and payment schedule
  • Cancellation terms
  • Catering rules
  • Vendor rules
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