Karchmer Room Rentals

The Karchmer Room is our dedicated event and gathering space inside the Centralia Area Historical Museum. It’s a comfortable, unique venue for celebrations, meetings, and community events surrounded by local history.

Great for

Baby and bridal showers
Birthday parties and family gatherings
Holiday lunches and dinners
Off-site business meetings
Training seminars and workshops
Trivia nights, benefits, and more

What’s available

Optional add-on spaces: Leber’s Historical Bar and the Museum Kitchen
Tables and chairs (round and rectangle table options)
Optional rentals: tablecloths and a smart TV
Optional Museum Tour (1st Floor through 3rd Floor)
ADA-accessible entrance available upon request

History of the Karchmer Room

During the dedication of the museum’s elevator, the elevator was named after Aaron and Gertrude Karchmer, the parents of Don Karchmer of Oklahoma City, who contributed $50,000 to the elevator’s construction. The room where the reception was held was also named in honor of the Karchmer family, today’s Karchmer Room.

Rental Rates

Space	Capacity	Rate	Notes
Karchmer Room	Up to 50 guests	$75 per hour	Leber’s Bar & Museum Kitchen add-on: +$25
	Up to 100 guests	$100 per hour	Leber’s Bar & Museum Kitchen add-on: +$50
	Up to 150 guests	$125 per hour	Leber’s Bar & Museum Kitchen add-on: included
Leber’s Historical Bar & Museum Kitchen	Up to 50 guests	$50 per hour	Seating for 30, standing room, plus about 20 additional guests
Decorating time (prior to event)	Per hour	$25 per hour	Museum Members receive 2 free hours
Tablecloths	Per tablecloth	$15 each
Deposit		50% down payment is required to hold the date for your event.
After-hours	After 8:00 PM	Additional $25 per hour (up to 3 hours max).

Museum Members get free decorating time

Museum Members receive 2 free hours for decorating. Decorating time is $25 per hour, so two free hours is a $50 value. A $35 annual donation or membership more than pays for itself if you need setup time, which is typical for most events.

Key Rules & Guidelines

Guests enter through the event doors on the landing.
Other museum areas are not available during rental unless a Museum Tour is requested.
Food serving areas must be set up on non-carpeted sections.
Any damage to museum property will be charged to the documented responsible party.
Liquor sales are prohibited unless the party holds a city or state liquor license and provides proof for the entire rental.
Renter must remove all items and place all debris in provided trash receptacles before departing.
During business hours rentals, the second floor may be closed to the public.
Rentals on museum-observed holidays are subject to approval and include after-hours fees.

Refund Policy: To receive a refund of the down payment or full payment, the event must be cancelled no later than 14 days prior to the event date. Cancellation requires forfeiture of the deposit. Any amount paid over the deposit will be refunded.

Liquor (BYOB) Option

Rental parties may provide their own liquor free of charge to guests. The fee for this option is $50. If you plan to sell liquor, you must have a liquor license and apply for a city permit (listed as $75). If serving liquor-free to guests, you must provide proof of coverage such as a one-day liquor or host policy, or homeowner’s coverage showing host liquor liability.