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Iowa State Center Scheman Building, Ames — The perfect blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, located just minutes from one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, the Iowa State Center, including the Scheman Building, Stephens Auditorium and Fisher Theater, is the ideal location for business meetings, conferences, weddings, receptions, social events and more. Contact us and request a free planner's guide or wedding planning kit and menu for your next event.

Iowa State Center Scheman Building

Scheman Building
Suite 4
Ames, IA 50011
Maximum Capacity: 1500
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Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • Business Center
  • High Speed Internet
  • Non-Smoking
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
Acreage: 76
Credit Cards Accepted: Mastercard & Visa
Facility Location Setting: Located on 76 acres on the Iowa State University campus, the Iowa State Center is an ideal venue for large, mid-size and small meetings, tradeshows, conferences and social events.
Max Number of People for an Event: 1500
Nearest Airport: 26-50 miles
Nearest Overnight Accommodations: 1-5 miles
Nearest Public Transportation: Less than 1 mile
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 23
Parking: Complimentary Parking
Proximity of Neighboring Golf Course: Less than 1 mile
Total Exhibit Space (Square Feet): 10,830
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 25,250
Year Built: 1975
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Benton Auditorium 456 max cap


Auditorium Max Capacity: 456 people
Benton Auditorium, Iowa State Center Scheman Building, Ames
Benton Auditorium is a 456 seat auditorium used for general sessions and presentations and includes a A/V booth with technician.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 456 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Atmosphere/Decor: Auditorium with stadium seating for 456. This is not a performing arts auditorium. It's main use is for conferences, meetings and lectures.
  • Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 17
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 5.2
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 1st Floor
  • Special Features: Laptop desks at each seat. Sound, lights and media booth with technician for every event.

Lobby 1 240 max cap


Pre-Function Max Capacity: 240 people 5382 sq ft 500 sq meter
Lobby 1 is used for conference registration, breaks, receptions and exhibit booths.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 240 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 192 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 24 People
Reception
Capacity: 200 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • Dance Floor
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Atmosphere/Decor: Public space with access off the elevator.
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 1st Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 5,382
  • Total Square Meters: 500

Lobby 2 360 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 360 people 5448 sq ft 506.1 sq meter
Lobby 2, Iowa State Center Scheman Building, Ames — This photograph only shows a portion of the south end of lobby 2.  Typically we put buffet lines here as shown.
Lobby 2 is used for conference registration, breaks, receptions,exhibit booths, dinners, lunches and dances.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 360 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 288 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 39 People
Reception
Capacity: 300 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • Dance Floor
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Atmosphere/Decor: Public space with access off the elevator. Lobby 2 has an atrium with a view down to lobby 1.
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 13
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 4
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 5,448
  • Total Square Meters: 506.1

Room 190 - Stage Door 140 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 140 people 1185 sq ft 110.1 sq meter
Semi-private space with floor to ceiling windows on one side. Excellent location for exhibit booths, receptions, lunches and dinners.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 140 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 112 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 14 People
Reception
Capacity: 100 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 1st Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 1,185
  • Total Square Meters: 110.1

Room 254 - Executive Board Room 24 max cap


Fixed Board Room Max Capacity: 24 people 1055 sq ft 98 sq meter
Room 254 - Executive Board Room, Iowa State Center Scheman Building, Ames
The Executive Board Room is an ideal setting for a business gathering for up to 24 guests.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Conference
Capacity: 24 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Atmosphere/Decor: Large board room table with comfortable leather chairs.
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 1,055
  • Total Square Meters: 98

Room 275 120 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 120 people 1562 sq ft 145.1 sq meter
Multi-purpose room for meetings and meal functions.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Hollow Square
Capacity: 44 People
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 110 People
Theater
Capacity: 120 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 88 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 14 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 96 People
Reception
Capacity: 90 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 72 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 38 People
Conference
Capacity: 48 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 1,562
  • Total Square Meters: 145.1

Room 299 95 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 95 people 1018 sq ft 94.6 sq meter
Multi-purpose room for meetings and meal functions.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Hollow Square
Capacity: 36 People
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 80 People
Theater
Capacity: 95 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 64 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 7 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 64 People
Reception
Capacity: 60 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 54 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 30 People
Conference
Capacity: 42 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 13
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 4
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 1,018
  • Total Square Meters: 94.6

Room 98 10 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 10 people 300 sq ft 27.9 sq meter
Small conference room with seating for 10 people.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Conference
Capacity: 10 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 8
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 2.4
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: Ground Flr
  • Total Square Feet: 300
  • Total Square Meters: 27.9

Rooms 150-154 116 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 116 people 1300 sq ft 120.8 sq meter
Two rooms, each approx. 650 sq. feet. Can be used as one or two separate rooms.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Hollow Square
Capacity: 48 People
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People
Theater
Capacity: 116 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 80 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 6 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 72 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 72 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 34 People
Conference
Capacity: 40 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Portable Walls
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 1st Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 1,300
  • Total Square Meters: 120.8

Rooms 167,171,175,179


General Event Space 3540 sq ft 328.9 sq meter
Four rooms, each approx. 885 sq. feet. Can be used as one, two, three or four separate rooms.
Links: Online Menu
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • Dance Floor
  • High Speed Internet
  • Portable Walls
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Atmosphere/Decor: Four separate rooms divided by retractable walls. Call 515-294-3347 for set-up capacities.
  • Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 1st Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 3,540
  • Total Square Meters: 328.9

Rooms 204-208 130 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 130 people 1676 sq ft 155.7 sq meter
Two rooms, each with approx. 838 sq. feet. Can be used as one or two rooms.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Hollow Square
Capacity: 44 People
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 110 People
Theater
Capacity: 130 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 88 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 8 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 90 People
Reception
Capacity: 70 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 69 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 36 People
Conference
Capacity: 54 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Portable Walls
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 1,676
  • Total Square Meters: 155.7

Rooms 220,230,240 450 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 450 people 5118 sq ft 475.5 sq meter
Rooms 220,230,240, Iowa State Center Scheman Building, Ames — All three rooms configured in a theater set.
Three rooms, each with approx. 1706 sq. feet. Can be used as one, two or three rooms.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Hollow Square
Capacity: 96 People
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 390 People
Theater
Capacity: 450 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 312 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 31 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 270 People
Reception
Capacity: 300 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 216 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 82 People
Conference
Capacity: 114 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • Dance Floor
  • High Speed Internet
  • Portable Walls
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Atmosphere/Decor: Three separate rooms divided by retractable walls. Call 515-294-3347 for set-up capacities.
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 10
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 3
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 5,118
  • Total Square Meters: 475.5

Rooms 250-252 132 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 132 people 2046 sq ft 190.1 sq meter
Two rooms, each approx. 1023 sq. feet. Can be used as one or two rooms.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Hollow Square
Capacity: 48 People
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 110 People
Theater
Capacity: 132 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 88 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 8 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 120 People
Reception
Capacity: 75 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 96 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 40 People
Conference
Capacity: 54 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Portable Walls
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 13
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 4
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 2,046
  • Total Square Meters: 190.1

Rooms 260-262 132 max cap


General Event Space Max Capacity: 132 people 2046 sq ft 190.1 sq meter
Two rooms, each approx. 1023 sq. feet. Can be used as one or two rooms.
Links: Online Menu
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Hollow Square
Capacity: 48 People
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 110 People
Theater
Capacity: 132 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 88 People
Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 8 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 120 People
Reception
Capacity: 75 People
Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 96 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 40 People
Conference
Capacity: 54 People
Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Portable Walls
  • Video Conferencing
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Audio Visual: Portable Equipment
  • Ceiling Height (in feet): 13
  • Ceiling Height (in meters): 4
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Floor Number: 2nd Floor
  • Total Square Feet: 2,046
  • Total Square Meters: 190.1
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