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

A. Events Where Food or Drink is Served:

The Visitors Center discourages the 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.