The Archive Event Center is located at 6010 Mount Tacoma Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98499.

Our building is on the northwest corner of Lakewood Square.

All events are by reservation only between the hours of 9am to 11pm PST.

Office Hours:

Monday- Friday: 10am-4pm PST

Saturday & Sunday 10am- 2pm PST

Venue tours are by appointment only.  

We can accommodate up to 70 seated and 100 standing.

Only service animals are allowed inside the venue.

Yes, the building is wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair ramp located at the front entrance.  There are also disabled parking spaces in front of the building.

Smoking or use of vapes or hookah of any kind is strictly prohibited on any area of the venue property, inside and outside.

There is plenty of parking within Lakewood Square shopping center that is shared with the surrounding businesses.

There is onsite security patrolling the Lakewood Square shopping center during business hours.  You may request a security officer for your event for an additional fee.

Please submit an inquiry form or contact form through our website. This allows us to gather information needed to set up your client portal for a smoother experience and streamlined process.

We ask that you book at least 1 week in advance.  If you need to reserve within 1 week please call us directly to discuss.

A signed contract and at least 50% of total payment is due at the time of booking.  The remaining balance will be due 2 weeks prior to your event.

If an event is booked within 2 week, full payment will be due at time of booking.

All payments are made through a secured client portal.  All major credit cards are accepted as well as bank transfer or ACH.

Full refunds are applied to transactions canceled at least 14 days prior to your scheduled event. 

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and beverage into the venue for no additional charge.  Alcoholic beverages are allowed to be served to your guests.  Sale of any alcohol must be provided by an authorized vendor or caterer.  We will require evidence of insurance with liquor liability coverage.

All amenities reserved will be set up by venue staff.  You are responsible for removing all decorations and garbage from and around the venue. We ask that you leave the property as you found it.

*$150 cleaning fee will be added to final total price.  Fee includes our time to set up and disinfect prior to event and to sweep, mop, disinfect after event.

Set up and clean up time is included in your reservation.  Extra hours can be added for additional charges.  

If you would like to drop off decor or food prior to your event, please let us know at least 1 week in advance to schedule a time.  There will be no additional charge for drop off only.

Providing your own insurance is optional to help cover unforeseen damages.  If you need assistance with one-day event insurance please contact us for references.

Insurance will be required for all vendors and caterers.  We request that all certificates of insurance from vendors and caterers be submitted for approval prior to your event date.

For ANY damages inside or outside of the venue building, a $1000 damage fee will be charged to the client.  This will be written in the client’s final contract.