Pitot House Rentals

Thank you for your interest in the Pitot House Museum as a site for your special event.  This is a unique environment and one that you and your guests are sure to enjoy. 

The Pitot House is a restored eighteenth century country house.  In 1810 it was the home of James Francis Pitot, the first elected mayor of the incorporated City of New Orleans after the Louisiana Purchase.  Since 1962 it has been owned and maintained by the Louisiana Landmarks Society.

The Pitot House Museum and Gardens are available for a variety of events - weddings, receptions, dinners, tea parties, or any special occasion. 

The following guidelines have been set to make sure that your event runs smoothly and that the exhibits and facilities are maintained appropriately.  We are a functioning museum, and ask that you treat the house, its furnishings, and its collections with care during your event.  Any question you may have about these guidelines are welcome.

GENERAL POLICIES

1. The Museum is available to individuals or organizations for special events on a limited basis for a a special function.

2.  The Museum will furnish a clean, usable site and should be returned in the same condition in which it was found.  Those using the facilities are liable for any damages or losses to Museum property.

3.  Rental of the Museum will bill restricted to business and social gatherings considered to be appropriate for the facilities and function of the Museum.  Final approval for rental of the facilities, as well as any exceptions to these guidelines, may only be granted by the Museum's director.

RENTAL FEES/CONTRACTS/DEPOSITS

1.  The amount of the rental fees is based on the number of hours that the house is used.  Rentals will be at the rate of $250.00 per hour.  Setup time and cleanup time will be charged at the same rate.  Use of the house beyond the time reserved will be charged at the rate of $250.00 per hour.

2.  A proposal will be issued to potential renters.  All requests for use will be considered tentative until a signed contract and rental deposit.  Payment policies depend on the type and timing of the event, but full payment must be received prior to the event. 

STAFF/SECURITY

1.  The Museum staff is available to help coordinate, offer tours of the property, and protect facilities and contents.  Users of the house are responsible for equipment set up and break down, serving, and clean up. 

2.  The staff will be able to meet with client and/or client's vendor regarding event details and be available to help coordinate.

3.  Security should be engaged through an insured security service for all events.  It is the responsibility of the renter to make the arrangements regarding payment of the guard and for the beginning and ending times of the service.  If the renter decides not to engage security, the Museum's director will note on the event contract in the space marked "exceptions/additional conditions," that the renter has chosen not to engage security service, and by his/her signature on the contract, the renter agrees to hold the Pitot House Museum/Louisiana Landmarks Society, Inc. harmless for any and all damages, injuries and losses occurring on its premises and to indemnify Pitot House Museum/Louisiana Landmarks Society for any and all claims for damages, injuries and losses by any of the renter's guests, invitees, caterers or service contractors.

FOOD/BEVERAGE/ENTERTAINMENT

1.  Food and beverage are only permitted to be served in the garden, loggias and downstairs areas of the house.

2.  Smoking is not permitted inside the house.

3.  Music and entertainment plans are subject to the Museum's approval and must be cleared through the Museum staff.  Because the Pitot House is in a neighborhood setting,  loud music is not allowed.  Dancing is allowed in the garden area only.

4.  Caterers and equipment providers are expected to provide a certificate of insurance.

EVENT SETUP AND CLEANUP

1.  Preparation for event may begin prior to closing on Museum days if arrangements have been made with the staff.

2.  No confetti, bird seed or rice is allowed to be thrown inside the house or on the walkways.

3.  Decorations, signs, banners, etc. may not be nailed or stapled to the house or fence.

4.  All trash and garbage must be bagged and removed from the site at the conclusion of the event.

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