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Rent the Museum

Host your next event at the Dr Pepper Museum! Choose from a variety of space configurations to meet your needs. We have one space available for rent during business hours – the KR Event Space. The Thirst Aid Station can be rented for offsite serving during business hours. All other rentals must take place after close of business on the agreed upon date.

Take a moment to read the information about the spaces we have available, then fill out the Rental Inquiry Form at the bottom of this page.

Pricing information on the website is coming soon! At this time, our staff will contact you with pricing information once you have filled out the Rental Inquiry Form.

KR Event Space

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Located in the historic Kellum Rotan Building, the KR Event Space is our only standalone indoor rental space. Perfect for business meetings, receptions, parties, luncheons, and so much more.

Dedicated parking is included with this space. For rentals during business hours, your group has exclusive access to our smaller parking lot with 25 spaces. All after hours rentals include both parking lots.

What is included:

  • 1,528 square feet
  • Use of the Kellum Rotan Lobby
  • Maximum of 80 people at round tables
  • Maximum of 100 people in theater-style seating
  • Maximum of 50 people at rectangular tables for conference seating
  • Use of integrated sound system with microphone included
  • Two sinks available
  • Additional built in bench seating under the windows

Available add-ons:

  • Two TVs on rolling bases
  • Tables, chairs, and linens (includes set up)
  • Wristbands so your group can go through the Museum
  • Drinks or floats from the Soda Fountain
  • Custom guest WIFI network

The Museum Courtyard

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The Courtyard is located between our two historic buildings can be rented by itself or in conjunction with our indoor spaces. The Courtyard is only available to rent after hours and includes exclusive access to both of our private parking lots.

What is included:

  • 3100 square feet
  • Can accommodate 600 people standing and 200-400 seated depending on configuration
  • Outdoor picnic table seating
  • Shade structures including awning and a covered dock
  • Power and water for one food truck
  • Electrical outlets to accommodate a full band

Available add-ons:

  • Thirst Aid Station Float Trailer
  • Portable sound system with wired microphone
  • Wristbands so your group can go through the Museum

Exclusions :

  • Additional tables and chairs must be rented from an outside company. The Museum does not allow the use of our chairs or tables for outdoor events
  • WIFI not available
  • No glass of any kind

The Thirst Aid Station Float Trailer

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The Thirst Aid Station can be rented on site in conjunction with a Courtyard rental or can travel offsite within a 30 mile radius of the Museum. Additional details upon request.

The Soda Fountain

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The Soda Fountain is available to rent in conjunction with The Courtyard. If you rent the entire Kellum Rotan Building the Soda Fountain space is included. The full Fountain menu is available to rentals. All drinks, floats, and fountain treats are in addition to your rental fee.

The Historic Kellum Rotan Building

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If you rent the entire Kellum Rotan Building you have access to:

  • The Soda Fountain
  • The KR Event Space
  • The exhibit galleries
  • The Courtyard
  • Both private parking lots

Available add-ons:

  • Make-A-Soda in the Liquid Lab space
  • Tables, chairs, and linens in the KR Event Space
  • Custom guest WIFI network

The Artesian Manufacturing & Bottling Company Building

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The Artesian Manufacturing & Bottling Company Building, aka the AMBC or the Main Museum Building, is the historic bottling plant opened in 1906. The AMBC is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the biggest, most important artifact in the Museum’s collection.

The AMBC cannot be rented individually, only in conjunction with another space. Wristband Access must be purchased for each person in your party as an add-on.

Exclusions:

  • No outside food or drinks are allowed in the AMBC
  • Tables and chairs cannot be set up in the AMBC

Rental Contact Name(Required)
Please provide a brief description of your event.
Event Location Preference(Required)
Would you prefer an indoor space or outdoor space for your event?
Dates less than two weeks from today's date cannot be accommodated.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dates less than two weeks from today's date cannot be accommodated.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Preferred Start Time(Required)
The earliest weekday rentals can start is 9 AM. After hours rentals cannot start any earlier than 6 PM.
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Catering(Required)
Do you plan to have catered food brought in for your event?
Alcohol(Required)
Do you plan to serve alcohol at your event?
Contract and Payment Acknowledgment(Required)
This is an inquiry form ONLY and does not constitute an agreement or contract. Rentals are not booked until the Rental Contract has been signed and the payment in full has been received. Please plan ahead if you need to pay your deposit and/or the remainder of you rental fee via check.
Vendor Acknowledgment(Required)
Museum staff do not coordinate with outside vendors for rentals. The designated rental contact is responsible for all vendors and vendor coordination. Vendor contact info will be provided to Museum staff for emergency use at a later time.
Policy Acknowledgment(Required)
Your options are limited to what we are offering. Anything not in writing is not included or assumed to be available even if discussed verbally. Ignorance of our policies, pricing, or offerings does not mean those things will be included by default. They will be unavailable unless specifically agreed upon in writing and outlined in the contract.
Refundable Cleaning Deposit Acknowledgment(Required)
Refundable cleaning deposits are applied to all rentals. The amount depends on the size of the rental and the spaces being used.
Security Acknowledgment(Required)
Off-duty police officers are required to be in attendance at any rental when alcohol is being served. You will pay the officers directly, this fee is not included in your total booking cost. We will provide you with the contact information to book your security officers once you sign the Rental Contract.

Available Spaces

Please make a selection for each space.
KR Event Space(Required)
Located in the historic Kellum Rotan Building, the KR Event Space is our only standalone indoor rental space and the only space that can be rented during business hours. Perfect for business meetings, receptions, parties, luncheons, and so much more. 1,528 square feet, maximum of 80 people at round tables, maximum of 100 people in theater-style seating, and maximum of 50 people at rectangular tables for conference seating. Includes the use of the Kellum Rotan Lobby space and exclusive use of our smaller parking lot for rentals during business hours. All after hours rentals have access to both our private parking lots.
The Courtyard(Required)
The Courtyard is located between our two historic buildings and can be rented by itself or in conjunction with our indoor spaces. 3,100 square feet, can accommodate 600 people standing and 200-400 seated depending on configuration. Outdoor picnic table seating, shade structures including awning and a covered dock, power and water for one food truck, electrical outlets to accommodate a full band. Includes exclusive access to both our private parking lots.
The Historic Kellum Rotan Building(Required)
Rent the entire Kellum Rotan Building for access to the Soda Fountain, the KR Event Space, the KR Lobby, the exhibit galleries, and The Courtyard. Includes exclusive access to both our private parking lots.
The Soda Fountain(Required)
The Soda Fountain is available to rent in conjunction with The Courtyard. If you rent the entire Kellum Rotan Building the Soda Fountain space is included. The full Fountain menu is available to rentals. All drinks, floats, and fountain treats are in addition to your rental fee.
The Thirst Aid Station Trailer(Required)
The Thirst Aid Station can be rented on site after hours in conjunction with a Courtyard rental. Please visit the Thirst Aid Station Rental page above for information about an offsite rental.
The Historic Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company Building(Required)
The Artesian Manufacturing & Bottling Company Building, aka the AMBC or the Main Museum Building, is the historic bottling plant opened in 1906. The AMBC is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the biggest, most important artifact in the Museum’s collection. The AMBC cannot be rented individually, only in conjunction with another space. Wristband Access must be purchased for each person in your party as an add-on. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the AMBC and tables and chairs cannot be set up in the AMBC.

Available Add-Ons

Please make a selection for each add-on option.
Make-A-Soda(Required)
Available with a KR Event Space rental or a Kellum Rotan Building rental for an additional fee.
Tables, Chairs, and Linens(Required)
Available only with a KR Event Space rental for an additional fee. Set up and take down by our staff included.
Flat Screen TVs on Rolling Bases(Required)
Available only with a KR Event Space rental for an additional fee. Use of cables included but we cannot guarantee we have the cable you need.
Gift Shop(Required)
Available with any rental for an additional fee. No rental events can be held in this space, we will just staff the space so your guests can shop.
Portable Sound System(Required)
Available with any rental for an additional fee.
Prepackaged Drinks(Required)
Available with any rental for an additional fee and subject to product availability.
Preselected Gift Shop Items(Required)
Available with any rental for an additional fee and subject to product availability.

You will receive a copy of this information in your email once you submit this form (if you don't see it in your email right away, check your spam or junk folder). Please keep it for your records. Museum staff responsible for rentals will reach out to you within 48 hours in most cases. If you have questions you can email us at help@drpeppermuseum.com.

300 South 5th Street
Waco, Texas 76701

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