SPACE RENTALS
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) makes an exciting back-drop to host your next event. One of Birmingham’s unique treasures, BCRI is conveniently located in the Historic Civil Rights District of Birmingham, Alabama. Its surroundings include Kelly Ingram Park, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, and the A.G. Gaston Motel.
Planning your event at BCRI is an excellent way to introduce your guests to the wonderful galleries and exciting programs offered at BCRI. We encourage you to include time during your event for guests to view current exhibitions. Special tours or experiences in the galleries can be arranged for additional fees.
Proceeds from special events fees help BCRI to continue its goal of promoting civil and human rights worldwide through education. That’s just another reason you’ll feel good about hosting your event at BCRI.
Scroll down to see available spaces and rental request form. On Sundays and Mondays, the BCRI is closed and not available for events.
Get started by clicking on the Space Rental Request form or email facilities@bcri.org.
Odessa Woolfolk Gallery
The Odessa Woolfolk Gallery primarily serves as BCRI's space for rotating exhibitions which rotate throughout the year. As a result, this space has limited availability. When available, the Gallery can provide a seated dinner event for up to 100 people and a theatre event for up to 150 people.
Rotunda
The Rotunda is the dramatic domed, circular area in BCRI’s main entrance. The open, airy space is the perfect setting for large standing receptions for up to 200. The Rotunda can be rented ONLY during the evening and is adjacent to the Woolfolk Gallery.
Abraham Woods Community Meeting Room
Seating up to 54, this space can be used for community meetings, seminars, professional organization dinners, corporate cocktail events and receptions. Standing room is 80. This room is wheelchair accessible.
Lecture Room
The Lecture Room’s classroom layout is perfect for training and workshops. The space accommodates up to 24 people seated. The David J. Vann Gallery, with special exhibitions throughout the year, is in the adjacent space.
A caterer list will be provided upon request.