Possible Event Locations
Spaces to Consider for Events
There are a variety of spaces and locations available on the campus of Amherst College. When selecting space, consider the building, its proximity to other buildings, its position on campus and its accessibility. Consider the type of audience and anticipated number of participants. Consider what kinds of tables and chairs you will need, in what configurations. In some cases, events are held under tents on campus.
Popular event spaces and capacities are noted below. Many of the rooms can be viewed at the classroom site or at the venue photo site.
Room |
Type |
Capacity |
Remarks |
Conference Rooms, Alumni House Photos |
Meeting | 12 - 20 | Conference table seats 12, with eight more chairs around perimeter. Parlor seats 8. Carpeted. Relaxed space on edge of campus. |
Chapin Lounge, Chapin Hall Photos |
Seminar/Lecture/Meeting | 14 - 25 | Comfortable lounge with soft seating for 12; additional chairs can bring seating to 25. |
Founders' Room, Alumni Gymnasium Photos |
Seminar/Meeting | 25 - 30 | Conference table, chairs and couch. |
Mullins & Faerber Rooms, Valentine Hall Photos |
Seminar/Lecture or Meeting with meal | 24 each; total of 48 | Adjacent to Lewis-Sebring Dining Commons, these rooms can stand alone or be joined. They can also be joined with Lewis-Sebring to enlarge that space. Carpeted. |
Porter Lounge, Converse Hall Photos |
Seminar/Lecture | 40 | Fully skylighted room can be setup as a theater style lecture or with tables/chairs. Some soft furniture in place. Carpeted. |
Paino Lecture Hall, Beneski Museum of Natural History Photos |
Lecture (fixed tables and chairs) | 60 | New, bright space with five rows of fixed tables, slightly descending toward presentation space. No food or drink allowed in room, but allowed in hall. Pass by magnificent dinosaur exhibit to enter. |
Chapin Chapel, Chapin Hall Photos |
Lecture (variable seating) | 80 | Open area that can be configured as desired with tables and/or chairs. |
Babbott Room, Octagon Building Photos
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Lecture (large center table and chairs, with rows of chairs around the exterior and a small balcony) | 80 | Historic space, accessible only by stairs. |
Pruyne Lecture Hall, Fayerweather Hall Photos |
Lecture (fixed seating and small desks) | 80 | Newer hall, five rows of seats descending toward presentation space. Aisles on either side of seating area. |
O'Connor Commons, Charles Pratt Dormitory Photos |
Lecture (variable seating, tables with chairs) | 100 | Newer space, bright, wide open, lots of possibilities for theater-style seating or tables and chairs in a variety of configurations. Not carpeted. |
Lewis-Sebring Dining Commons, Valentine Hall Photos |
Dining room | 120 | While primarily used for meals, available after-hours for functions catered by Valentine. Tables can be set for a formal atmosphere. Can be adjoined to the Mullins & Faerber Rooms to seat 148. |
Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center Photos |
Lecture (variable seating or tables with chairs) | 120 | Has a small stage, is rectangular and can be set up in a variety of styles. Consider booking nearby Campus Center Room 102 for support setup. |
Alumni House Photos |
Lecture (variable seating or table with chairs) |
Lecture or table seating - 80 Standing reception - 125 |
Frequently used for lectures and receptions. Additional conference room available, with table for 12 and small parlor seating 8. |
Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall Photos | Lecture (fixed seating, no desks) | 137 | Warm red and black decor. Theater seating descending toward presentation space. Four aisles. Top row corners are wheelchair-accessible. Consider booking adjoining Converse Lobby for reception. |
Stirn Auditorium, Mead Art Museum Photos |
Lecture (fixed seating) | 188 | Older hall. Theater seating with wide horizontal aisle splitting midway and new AV equipment. |
Johnson Chapel Photos |
Lecture (fixed pew seating)
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400 on main floor, 200 in balcony |
Traditional historic New England church with pews and balcony |
Powerhouse
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Standing room capacity with doors closed is 450 with doors open there is no capacity limit Mezzanine capacity is 38 Banquet seating with round tables is 80
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Industrial feel with balcony and outdoor terrace |
Event Space, Ford Hall
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Lecture, Banquet |
Lecture seating for 150 Banquet seating with round tables is 80 |
Event space with full kitchen
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