Heritage & Cultural Center – Facility Rental & Event Use

The Heritage & Cultural Center at the Eastern Iowa Hindu Temple & Cultural Center offers flexible event spaces for private gatherings, community programs, and public-invited events. Our facilities are designed to accommodate a variety of cultural, educational, social, and community activities while providing an affordable and welcoming environment.

1. Community Center — Private Events

The Community Center is a spacious event facility suitable for ~200 guests and is available for private events such as family celebrations, receptions, cultural programs, meetings, and other gatherings.

• Rental Rate: $100 per hour
• Minimum Rental: 2 hours
• Kitchen Use: Additional flat fee of $100 (Up to 8 hours)
• Capacity: ~200 people
• Event Type: Private events

The Community Center provides a larger setting for gatherings that require additional space for guests, activities, and event arrangements.

2. Community Center — Public-Invited Events

The Community Center may also be made available free of charge for eligible public-invited community, cultural, educational, or charitable events.

• Rental Fee: FREE (No kitchen available for public-invited events)
• Maximum Rental Period: Up to 3 hours
• Capacity: ~200 people
• Event Type: Public-invited events

This option is intended to support community engagement and programs that are open to the public.

3. Mini Hall — Private Events

The Mini Hall provides a smaller and more economical space for private gatherings and is suitable for ~50 guests. It is ideal for smaller celebrations, meetings, classes, workshops, and social gatherings.

• Rental Rate: $20 per hour (No kitchen available for this option)
• Minimum Rental: 2 hours
• Capacity: ~50 people
• Accessibility: The Mini Hall does not have handicap-accessible access.
• Event Type: Private events and reservations

The Mini Hall offers an affordable option for groups that do not require the larger Community Center.

4. Mini Hall — Public-Invited Events

The Mini Hall may be available free of charge for eligible public-invited community, cultural, educational, or charitable events.

• Rental Fee: FREE (No kitchen available for this option)
• Maximum Rental Period: Up to 2 hours
• Capacity: ~50 people
• Accessibility: The Mini Hall does not have handicap-accessible access.
• Event Type: Public-invited events

This option helps encourage smaller community programs and activities that are open and accessible to the public.

Facility Use Guidelines

All facility reservations are subject to availability and approval by the Eastern Iowa Hindu Temple & Cultural Center. Events must comply with the Temple’s policies, guidelines, and expectations for appropriate use of the facility. Additional requirements, including setup, cleanup, decorations, and facility-use rules, may apply depending on the type and nature of the event.