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About Cooley Temple Conference Center
Welcome to Cooley Temple Conference Center, a historic Masonic Temple building in downtown Lansing that has been repurposed into a versatile multi-use conference center. Located at 217 S Capitol Ave, this National Register of Historic Places property offers a unique backdrop for conferences, galas, proms, graduations, dances, and community gatherings. While the building’s exact fixed capacity isn’t published, the space features multiple rooms and configurations typical of historic venues, allowing for flexible layouts tailored to your event.
Whether you’re planning a formal conference, a large reception, or a ceremonial gathering, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable ticketing and venue guidance. The Cooley Temple area is well-served by downtown amenities, making it convenient for attendees to park, ride transit, and enjoy nearby dining and lodging options.
Parking at Cooley Temple Conference Center includes on-site spaces (approximately 100) for convenient access. The venue sits in downtown Lansing, placing it within easy reach of the CATA bus network and the nearby CATA Transportation Center. For out-of-town guests, a curated list of nearby hotels and affiliate-friendly dining options is available to simplify planning. We’ll help you secure suitable arrangements for your event, including venue configuration, preferred partner accommodations, and transportation tips to keep things moving smoothly.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 217 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
- Venue type: historic Masonic Temple building repurposed as a multi-function conference center; the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Current status: building sold in 2021 to Boji Group; plans announced to convert for Lansing City Hall (location and timeline have evolved, with later updates naming 425 S Grand Ave as the City Hall site)
- Capacity: no publicly published, fixed capacity; space has multiple rooms/configurations typical of a historic multi-use venue
- Parking: on-site parking listed as 100 spaces (LoopNet property listing for 217 S Capitol Ave)
- Transit: located in downtown Lansing with access to CATA bus routes and the CATA Transportation Center nearby
- Nearby hotels: multiple downtown options within close walking distance, e.g., Radisson Lansing at Capitol (111 N Grand Ave) and Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown (600 E Michigan Ave)
- Notable events hosted: historically hosted Cooley Law School events; the Masonic Temple space in the period was used for proms, graduations, and large gatherings