Facility Rentals

Facility Rentals

Exterior of Grey Roots under a bright blue sky

Facility Rentals 


The Thomas Wheildon Theatre  is ideal for private screenings, corporate events, presentations, intimate concerts, or even playing video games on a really big screen. The speedy WiFi at Grey Roots makes interactive meetings and presentations a snap. 

Features: 

  • 75 seat stadium seating
  • Bose 7.1 speakers
  • 16-channel digital audio mixer
  • 4K Blu-ray player
  • Two HDMI connections
  • 23-foot screen
  • Christie Inspire 4K projector capable of displaying virtually any media
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stage lights and lighting console

Theatre Upgrade Project

Exciting upgrades are coming to our theatre! Once complete, we'll see improved lighting, enhanced audio and projection capabilities, and new interactive video conferencing tools. These improvements will elevate programming, events, and exhibits at the museum while accommodating increased public and corporate bookings. We are especially grateful to Mr. Thomas Wheildon, a long-time supporter, who has generously provided a $50,000 sponsorship over five years. In recognition, the theatre has been renamed the Thomas Wheildon Theatre for a 10-year period, starting in 2024.

Empty theatre room at Grey Roots

 

 

The Delton Becker Room, with its high ceilings, broad bank of west facing windows, and capacity of 126 guests, is the ideal venue for workshops, meetings or family events. This self contained space features its own washrooms, digital projector, and screen. Seating and tables are available and can be set up to your specifications. The Delton Becker room is currently unavailable.

Also available at Grey Roots: 

  • Executive Boardroom with seating for 12, large whiteboard/screen, and 55" flat screen TV monitor (HDMI and Bluetooth-ready)
  • Museum foyer with adjacent commercial kitchen suitable for special functions 
  • The full museum can be rented for a special function your guests will never forget (evenings only)

Contact Doug Cleverley for details on facility availability, rates, and more information. 

1921 Robert Bell Steam Engine

1921 Robert Bell Steam Engine

In an age when fewer and fewer classic agricultural machines are being maintained, let alone displayed for public benefit, our 1921 Robert Bell is a must-see. Our fully restored, lovingly cared for steam traction engine celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021 and continues to put the work in, strong as ever, thanks in large part to the care of Facilities Technician Allan O'Neill.

The Robert Bell is brought out for periodic demonstrations at Grey Roots and is made available for a limited number of off-site demonstrations within Grey County.

There is no rental fee to have the Robert Bell attend an off-site event, but please read the below policies in detail before submitting your application.

Click here for the Steam Engine Policies & Application form.