Ecdysiast Arts Museum isn’t just a museum.

We are also a theater space used for alternative weddings, bachelorette parties, open mic nights, dance parties, live music, educational panels, wellness retreats, museum tours, Art Markets, and, of course, burlesque shows. . . . And so much more!

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Full Service Bar

Book our full-service bar for your Next event.

With master mixologist, Tara Colby, behind the bar, we have become known for our delicious cocktailS & mocktails.

Contact us for a custom Drink menu for your event.

Interior of a lounge or event space decorated with vintage-style costumes, posters, and mannequins, including a sign for a Rose La Rose Queen of Burlesque, with tables, chairs, and a stage setup.

Event Space

Rent THE MUSEUM for your next event.

Our versatile space features a DJ booth, sound & Lighting system, projector, tables, chairs & a historic stage. As well as dressing room areas available for performers, actors, brides, etc.

Decorated with glittering costumes and historical artifacts, Ecdysiast Arts Museum makes a beautiful backdrop for any private event.

Interior of an event space with a small stage displaying mannequins dressed in colorful costumes and accessories, tables and chairs arranged around the stage, decorative items like disco balls, and textured ceiling with warm lighting.

STAGE

Our beautiful PERFORMANCE SPACE features an elevated historic stage that once resided at Saint Ambrose University, with a mirrored backdrop.

BOOK AN EVENT.

Interested in BOOKING AN EVENT AT THE MUSEUM? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!

A woman with red hair in an orange costume with sequins, high heels, and accessories, performing a dance on a stage with a pole, in a room decorated with mannequins and ornate ceiling details.
A woman performing a dance in a museum, wearing a layered, sheer, and sparkly skirt and a bejeweled top with a large tattoo of a moth and the word 'Luna' on her torso, with arms raised above her head and a dark, short hairstyle.
Performer with red curly hair, dressed in a green and yellow costume with fringe and beads, holding a large object, on stage at the Sias Arts Museum.
Performer in a dance pose with a feather boa and sparkly shoes in a colorful, neon-lit setting.
Group of nine women posing together, smiling inside a boutique with mannequins dressed in colorful clothing and a gold or metallic ceiling.
A woman dancing at a party, wearing a sparkling, jewel-encrusted outfit with feather accessories, lit with purple and pink lighting.
Pink cocktail glass filled with a drink garnished with pineapple slices and a cherry, with a salted rim, in a dimly lit environment with blue and purple lighting.
Group of diverse women celebrating at a party, some making peace signs, others smiling broadly, dressed in colorful and stylish outfits, with disco balls and reflective décor in the background.
Two pink cocktails with ice and garnishes, one in a tall glass and the other in a hurricane glass, with a small rainbow pride flag behind them, on a bar counter with a black and white polka dot pattern.
A woman in a revealing, sequined costume performing in a nightclub with colorful lighting.
A group of people posing for a photo at the Ecdysiast Arts Museum, with some in costumes and hats, in a room decorated with clothing and art. The background has purple lighting and a disco ball.
Young man performing with guitar and microphone on a small stage at Ecstasy Arts Museum, with a mirror behind him reflecting a fireplace graphic and banners in the background.
An arts and music exhibit at Ecstasy Arts Museum featuring mannequins dressed in vibrant costumes, musical instruments including singing bowls, a large gong, percussion instruments, and a drum set, with a mirror reflecting the display and a banner in the background reading 'The Rock La Rosé'.
Woman with platinum blonde curly hair in animal print dress, holding a dog bone in her mouth, standing in a room with mannequins dressed in colorful costumes, and a sign for the Eccentric Arts Museum.
A woman with curly hair and shiny makeup, illuminated by blue and purple lighting, holding a microphone in a dark setting.

  • "Celebrated my 30th birthday with Ecdysiast Arts Museum. The vibes were legendary and the dancers were gorgeous!"

    Hannah T.

    Private Birthday Party

  • "What a great show! Beautiful performers and performances and such a fabulous atmosphere. Thank you!!"

    Autumn Ann

    Sable. A Juneteenth Cabaret