Union Station is a beautiful, historic landmark with a rich history of expansion and renovation since its construction in 1927. The Modern Georgian Revival style building offers a passenger-rail station, restaurants, a variety of shops, and event spaces.
UNION STATION
Available Spaces
The Union Station event spaces offer the perfect setting for weddings, parties, and other special events. With a main ballroom that can accommodate 300 banquet-style, 150 in the smaller banquet hall, and 60 in The Skylight Room, you’ll have plenty of room for any event!
Rental Information
The rental fee is for the use of the space only for 8 consecutive hours (additional time will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis). ALL Building access times must be arranged. You can download the registration packet for more information. In addition to the reservation fee, a $200 refundable security deposit is required for all bookings.
The rental fee does not include tables, chairs, catering, decorations, etc. JRA does not provide or arrange for furnishings or other amenities. Additional charges may be applicable for holiday weekend dates.
Email contact@jrams.org for additional information.
Additional Information
Parking
Effective March 2019, parking in the lots across from and/or near Union Station will need to be arranged with the parking vendor Parking Management Services, Mr. Paul Nichols 601-395-1095, pnichols@pmsinc.com
No parking or loading is allowed on the brick patio on the corner of Mill and Capitol Streets (outside the ballrooms)
Smoking
Smoking is NOT allowed inside the Union Station facility.
Event Insurance & Security
In addition to the deposit and rental fee, the Lessee is also required to provide:
a) Proof of General Liability Insurance (event insurance) in the form of a Certificate of Insurance to JRA. Liquor Liability coverage: If ANY beverage containing alcohol will be brought onto the Union Station premises, the Certificate of Insurance must also include Liquor Liability coverage. See the JRA Union Station Insurance instructions for specific coverage amounts and wording of named additional insured and address. Contact your personal insurance agent or an online event insurance vendor for special event insurance coverage.
b) Due to the necessity of specific security protocols for Union Station, building access and event security officers shall be arranged for through JRA’s Security Team. The security process includes planning security coverage and building access for anytime those associated with your event will be on the premises (for set-up, the actual event, post-event close out, etc.). Fees associated with Security will be paid by Lessee.
c) All rental fees payable to JRA, the Certificate of Insurance for your event, and confirmed information for both security officers is due as soon as possible but no less than 30 days in advance of your event.
Reservations & Voided Requests
- There will be a 50% deposit required to secure a reservation for event space.
- Rental space is reserved by JRA upon receipt of a completed “Union Station Rental General Information” form AND evidence of a security deposit payment via money order or bank cashier’s check on a “first received/first scheduled” basis. (Online booking and payment options coming soon.)
- All reservation requests are subject to review and approval by JRA and finalized with an official Union Station Rental Agreement signed by the renter of the space(s) AND JRA.
- For reservation requests less than 30 days before an event, all fees and required paperwork are due at the time of booking and the deposit is non-refundable.
Accepted Methods of Payments
Make payable to “JRA”
- Credit Card/Debit Card (via Stripe)
- Bank Cashier’s Check
Email contact@jrams.org for additional information. **Online booking and payment options available.**
Refunds & Cancellations
CANCELLATIONS:
Full Deposit Refund: 90 days written notice
50% Deposit Refund: 60 days written notice
25% Deposit Refund: 45 days written notice
Non Refundable Deposit: 30 days (or less) written notice
Email contact@jrams.org for additional information. (Online booking and payment options coming soon.)
Viewing
To have a space unlocked for a closer inspection, please make a viewing appointment.
Viewing appointments are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm, unless arranged otherwise.
Allow at least 48-hour advance notice for scheduling and confirmation of a viewing appointment.
Email contact@jrams.org for additional information. (Online booking and payment options coming soon.)
Other Pertinent Information
To make a reservation, the “Union Station Special Event Rentals” packet is available upon request. Please reply ASAP to request the reservation packet.
Note: The JRA office is not currently located at Union Station. An appointment is necessary to ensure the appropriate staffer is available.
Event transactions are normally handled from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday by email, postal mail, or by appointment.(Online booking and payment options coming soon.)
JRA reserves the right to revise as needed any information presented.