The Energy Discovery Centre in Tallinn rents out the halls of a former power plant for company parties, seminars, receptions, concerts and gala dinners. The Lightning Hall holds up to 400 guests on 850 square meters, and two seminar rooms take up to 100 people in theatre style. The centre is a science museum, so rental follows its visitor hours.
Seminars and company events
The centre presents itself for company events, seminars and receptions. The Seminar Room is on the top floor and has views of the harbor and the Old Town. It covers 157 square meters and seats 60 guests at tables or up to 100 in theatre style. It has audio and presentation equipment, with two projectors and screens, microphones, a flip chart, Wi-Fi, a toilet, tables and chairs. The Science Classroom covers 158 square meters, holds 60 at tables or 100 in theatre style, and can be split in two with light partition walls. It has two projectors and screens, microphones, a flip chart, Wi-Fi, a large touch screen, sinks and power outlets at each table, so it suits training events and group work.
The Science Theatre is the former switchboard room, with a high ceiling and a view of the Lightning Hall. It covers 112 square meters and seats 60 in theatre style, or up to 80 at a reception. It can serve as the stage for the main hall or be closed off with glass walls and curtains.
Rooms and capacities
The Lightning Hall was the generator room of the power plant. It has been converted into a spacious hall in the style of the 1930s, with old turbines and generators on display and exhibits on the history of electricity. It covers 850 square meters, takes up to 400 guests, and has Wi-Fi, with a microphone and speakers on request. A lightning demonstration is run in the hall each day and can be requested for an event. Blinds can darken the room during the day. The teachers' lounge of 13 square meters serves as an ancillary room.
Catering
The centre has a Catering page on its site, and rental is charged separately for the preparation and cleaning time of the catering. The pages read do not describe who caters.
Accommodation
There is no accommodation at the centre.
History and setting
The centre is housed in an old power station, and the story of electricity is its subject. The seminar room uses the renovated original 1930s lift. Tesla transformers star in the permanent exhibition.
Getting there
The centre is in Tallinn, with views over the harbor and the Old Town from the top floor. The site lists its contact details and a venue rental form.
