Augusta Curtis Cultural Center
 
Address:
P.O. Box 4173
175 East Main Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Regional Area:
New Haven County
Phone:
(203)639-2856
Fax:
(203)630-4263
Contact:
Staci M. Roy
Email:
Web Address:
Rotunda
The Augusta Curtis Cultural Center (Meriden's First Library) is an Arts & Cultural Center available for weddings, conferences, showers, and special celebrations.  Exhibits, concerts, cultural programming, and various community events are the norm for this 1903 Greek Revival Marble building.  All monies from rentals goes back into events & programming for the Center. We are a non-profit 501c3 organization.  We have the only lighted glass dance & performance floor in the State of CT.  Enjoy our marble fireplaces as you dance the night away in the comfort of what feels like your own living room.  Garden available for outdoor events.
Reception Capacity: Up to 128, Rotunda-up to 48 seated with tables, 80-90 theater style: 
Main Level up to 144 seated, 128 with dance floor, 125 theater style, 300+ for cocktail party with limited
seating....Total Building Seating capacity depends on event and can be set for 2 to 400 persons.
Availability: All year
Rental Fees: $425-$2,000
Dance Floor: Lighted glass floor
In-house caterer: No
Outside caterers: Yes, must be licensed and insured
Wheelchair access: Yes, elevator to all levels of facility,
Overnight Accommodations: Hampton Inn gives special rate and other hotels nearby
Services/Amenities: No
Alcohol: Yes
Tables, Chairs: Yes, inside only
Outdoor reception area: Yes
China, Linen, Silver: Must rent on your own or have caterer provide
Outdoor Ceremony Area: Yes, Rotunda and The Rosa Ponselle Memorial Garden
Parking: Street and lot across street from building
   
Fireplace
Curtis Front
Glass Floor