Welcome to Alumni Memorial Hall at McMaster University
For over 40 years, Alumni Memorial Hall has been a cherished hub of intellectual, cultural, and social engagement for McMaster University’s faculty, staff, and alumni. This beautifully appointed heritage venue offers timeless charm, making it ideal for a wide range of events, from speaking engagements and formal receptions to meetings and celebratory milestones.
Spaces include the Great Hall, with a historic ambiance adding sophistication to any occasion, and the versatile West Room, perfectly suited for board meetings, smaller gatherings, or as a space to complement events in the Great Hall. During spring and summer guests can also enjoy the outdoor balcony, which includes seating for 36.
Our Conference & Event Services event planners are thrilled to partner with Hospitality Services to uphold the reputation of this space by offering world-class dining and event management for the McMaster community and beyond.?
If you plan to have music, photography, or require parking, you can scroll down on this page to get links to McMaster partner websites, policies and resources that are recommended by our events experts.
Rates & Important Details
Audio-Visual
The Great Hall is not equipped with an AV system. We highly recommend clients opt into our Basic AV Package? Our event team will be happy to work with you should you wish to customize this package to suit your event needs and discuss pricing and options.
The Basic AV Package is available for an additional fee and includes:
- Audio: Speaker system, 1 wireless handheld mic on a stand
- Video: 1 projector and screen
- On-Site Technician: This package includes an on-site technician for setup, teardown, and 1 hour of technical support. We strongly recommend including an on-site technician for the full duration of your event to ensure continuous technical support. Events longer than 1 hour will incur a charge of $30 per additional hour. If you prefer to opt out of this service, please notify us via email. Please note, there will be no technical support during the event if the technician is not included.
Please complete the Event Request Form located above to share details for your event, and we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps. If you have any questions, please contact us at amhevents@mcmaster.ca.
Floorplans
Scroll down to browse our pre-set floorplans which ensure space for your guests to mingle comfortably. Choose between banquet rounds of 8 guests (total seating for 72) or harvest-style tables that can accommodate 6-8 guests (7 available, total seating for 56).
Food and Beverage Menus
Once you have confirmed your booking in Alumni Memorial Hall you will be introduced to the talented Buttery Team that will help your finalize your menu. Catering Menus are available for review online: https://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/catering-gifts/catering-menus/catering-menu-for-amh/
Food and Beverage Minimums
Weeknight events after 6:00pm require a $750 minimum F&B spend.
Weekend events require a $2,000 F&B minimum.
Weekend Rentals Without Catering
Room rental includes 4 hours of space use and service. Additional labour charges apply to bookings exceeding 4 hours. These charges are calculated on an hourly basis ($30/hour) and depend on the number of staff required.
Rates are valid from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
To explore how Alumni Memorial Hall can provide the perfect backdrop for your next unforgettable event, please complete the Event Request Form on this page. Once submitted, a member of our Conference & Event Services team will connect with you to discuss the next steps.
For any questions or additional information please contact us at amhevents@mcmaster.ca.
We look forward to helping you create a memorable experience on campus!
2025 Rates
| Event Space | Capacity | Room Type | Pricing |
| Great Hall (Full Day, Mon-Fri) | 72 | Reception Hall | $1,026 |
| Great Hall (Full Day, Sat-Sun) | 72 | Reception Hall | $2,122 |
| Great Hall (Half-Day, Mon-Fri only) | 72 | Reception Hall | $533 |
| West Room (Full Day) | 30 | Boardroom | $345 |
| West Room (Half-Day) | 30 | Boardroom | $173 |
Great Hall Layouts
Explore the variety of layout options that will help make your event a memorable experience for all!
| Layout | Capacity |
| Banquet – No Catering | 80 People |
| Banquet – Catering | 72 People |
| Banquet – With AV | 56 People |
| Theatre Layout | 140 People |
Information Box Group
Parking Parking Services
Parking is available on campus for members and guests of Alumni Memorial Hall. The cost for parking on weekdays is $8.00 per hour, $20 maximum. On weekends and after 4:00 pm on weekdays, the cost is $8.00 per vehicle. Weekends and statutory holidays and after 4:00 pm on weekdays the cost is $8 per vehicle.
Code of Conduct Events and Conference Services
Alumni Memorial Hall reserves the right to control all functions held on its premises and to discontinue bar services at any time. Alumni Memorial Hall reserves the right to ask any patron to leave Alumni Memorial Hall’s premises at any time. The event’s host or convenor is responsible for the conduct of their guests during all functions. Children must not be left unattended.
Music Licensing SOCAN
What is SOCAN? SOCAN licences give you the freedom to play any music you want in your business, legally, ethically, and easily. This fee will be applied to all events that include music. For more information: http://www.socan.ca/licensees/faq-licensing What is Re:Sound? Re:Sound is the Canadian not-for-profit music licensing company dedicated to obtaining fair compensation for artists and record companies for their performance rights. On behalf of its members, representing thousands of artists and record companies for their performance rights, Re:Sound licenses recorded music for public performance, broadcast and new media. This fee will be applied to all events that include music. For more information: http://www.resound.ca
Pictures on Campus Film, TV and Photography
When planning on having pictures taken on the McMaster University campus (outside of Alumni Memorial Hall), you will be required to apply for a photo permit. Photo permits are obtained through the McMaster University’s Housing and Conference Services, and can be applied for online