Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 5 - Museum Division › Chapter 7 - Manship House Museum Facility Use Policies › Rule 16-5-7.2 - Event Arrangements

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Events
				Where Food or Drink is Served:
The Visitors Center discourages
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				  serving of food and/or drink due to the absence of adequate equipment and
				  space. Only at events sponsored by the Museum are refreshments permitted in the
				  Visitors Center. Food and drink are limited to the grounds; under no
				  circumstances are food and drink permitted in the Manship House Museum.
The caterer, or the User, must supply all necessary
				  tablecloths, utensils, dinnerware, glassware, table decorations, service
				  equipment, food and beverages. After the event, the designated area must be
				  returned to its original condition.
B.
Decorations:
Set up and decoration plans must be submitted in writing and
				  approved at least ten working days prior to the event. Floral arrangements
				  brought into the Visitors Center must come from a professional florist or
				  nursery and must be approved by the Museum prior to the event. Open flames
				  (candles, torches, oil lamps, etc.) are not permitted. Battery operated candles
				  are allowed. Free-standing signs may be placed in the Visitors Center or on the
				  grounds with prior approval of content and location. No materials of any kind
				  may be attached to the interior or exterior walls of the Manship House Museum.
C.
Equipment:
The Museum charges a rental fee for tables and chairs.
				  Electronic equipment is not available. Trash receptacles are available on
				  request for use inside the Visitors Center only. There will be no equipment
				  available for use on the grounds.
The User may bring in other equipment with approval ten
				  working days prior to the event by Museum.
D.
Music/Other Entertainment:
Music or other entertainment must be approved by the Museum
				  at least ten working days prior to the event.
E.
Setup and Removal:
Facility Users may set up one hour before the scheduled
				  event and must return the designated area to its original state within one hour
				  after the event. Any use of the Visitors Center or grounds prior to the
				  designated meeting time must be approved, and could incur additional charges.
F.
Parking:
Limited, free parking for visitors is available in the
				  parking area adjacent to the Visitors Center. Any special parking requests must
				  be submitted at least ten working days before the event.
G.
Security:
State Capitol Police provides security during regular hours
				  of operation. The Manship House Museum cannot guarantee that a State Capitol
				  Police officer will be on-site during events on Museum grounds; and therefore,
				  security is the responsibility of the User. A security plan must be submitted
				  and approved at least ten working days prior to the event.
H.
Restroom Facilities:
Restrooms are located in the Visitors Center. Restroom
				  facilities are not adequate for large groups. Portable toilet rental is
				  required for groups of 50 or more requesting grounds use. Arrangements and all
				  costs for rental of portable toilets must be made by the User.
I.
Fire/Safety
				Regulations:
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Manship House
				  Museum, the Visitors Center, and the Manship House grounds. No weapons are
				  allowed in the buildings or on the grounds.
J.
Videotaping/Filming/Photography:
Videotaping, filming, and/or photography are not allowed
				  inside the Manship House Museum. Videotaping, filming, photography in the
				  Visitors Center exhibition areas, without lights or flash, and Manship House
				  Museum grounds for private use only are permitted during regular hours of
				  public visitation unless otherwise posted. Any commercial or professional
				  videotaping requires prior approval, the execution of the department's
				  commercial filming agreement, and payment of applicable fees. A complimentary
				  copy of the final video or print must be supplied to the Museum.
K.
Credit Line:
All approved televising, videotaping, photography,
				  publicity, or printed material must include the following credit line: "(name
				  of group) gratefully acknowledges the use of the Manship House Museum,
				  administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History." In the
				  case of sponsorship of an event, the Manship House Museum, administered by the
				  Mississippi Department of Archives and History, shall be named as sponsor.
Miss. Code §
										25-59-1
				  (1972, as amended).