The grounds and gardens of the Historic Rossetter House Museum within ornately fenced boundaries and quiet courtyards can provide a wonderful backdrop for your next special event. The property will comfortably host up to 100 people. Inquire at the museum visitor center for a tour and information about reserving your special date. Events for over 100 people are limited by the City of Melbourne and require a city permit. The interior of the houses are only available on conducted tours. Reservations may be made with the museum staff for tours during regular museum operating hours.

Rules and Regulations

Conduct - Because of the value of the museum property, including gardens and buildings, at the Historic Rossetter House Museum the user agrees to maintain order and proper conduct. Such shall be the responsibility of the individual(s) sponsoring the event and/or the organization they represent. The Rossetter House Foundation will assign a staff member to be present at all times during your function. The staff person is final authority on any questions or restrictions.

Equipment - The Historic Rossetter House Museum does not provide any equipment (chairs, tables, trash containers, cleaning supplies, or audio-visual aides). All such requirements are the responsibilty of the individual(s) and/or organization concerned. All arrangements for delivery of equipment and set-up activities must be coordinated with the museum staff prior to the event.

Insurance - Any organization using the property must provide, at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event, a copy of an insurance certificate naming The Rossetter House Foundation as co-insured with the organization for the entire period of the event, and in a minimum amount of $300,000 combined single limit liability.

Deposit - A check for $150.00 is required to hold your date on the schedule. No reservation is guaranteed until the check is delivered to the administrative office at the Historic Rossetter House Museum. Provided no damages have occurred, the premises are left clean and in acceptable condition, and the time limits are not exceeded, the deposit will be refunded following the event. The deposit is also refundable should your reservation be cancelled at least sixty days prior to your scheduled event.

Fee - The fee to use the grounds at the Historic Rossetter House Museum is $500 for a period of four hours. Each additional hour or part thereof, will be billed at $100. Florida sales tax (6%) will be added unless tax exempt forms are provided. Events requiring a lesser amount of time and during regular museum hours will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Checks shall be written to The Florida Historical Society.

The selling of alcoholic beverages during rentals is prohibited. The museum grounds are a no smoking facility. All entertainment must be approved prior to the event and must adhere to City of Melbourne noise ordinances. Events of over 100 participants will require city permitting.