We had a wonderful experience with our 5 hour reception at the African American Museum. It was $100 per hour (2009 prices), and we had access to tables and chairs that sat up to 200, plus a museum representative who helped with trash removal and other issues during the reception. You can bring everything into the museum, so you can bring in people to tend bar, the food and cake that you want. We were extremely happy with our experience at the museum, and frankly, a bit surprised that more people in Cedar Rapids don't use Celebration Hall. We cannot recommend it more highly.