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Thompson Barn Rentals - Entire Facility

Lenexa's Thompson Barn is a beautifully rustic — yet conveniently modern — rental facility. It's a unique venue for weddings and receptions, parties, business meetings and other events. Renting the entire facility includes the main hall, lobby, warming kitchen, meeting rooms and patio.

Thompson Barn is located on the historic Lackman-Thompson Estate, near College Boulevard and Lackman Road.

Thompson Barn rental information packet(PDF, 864KB)

Capacity and amenities

Capacity

200 people
- 150 in Main Hall
- 50 in Lower Level

Room technology, amenities and room diagrams(PDF, 587KB)

Room setup examples(PDF, 1MB)

Amenities

black folding chairs (200)
5' round tables that seat eight (24)
6' rectangular tables that seat six (30)
2.5' bar-height round tables (6)
CO² kegerators (2)
rolling cooler carts (2)
warming rack
refrigerators (2)
ice machine
microwave
coffee urns (2)
coffee maker
sound system to lobby and patio
projector
screen
microphones (4)
extension cords
cable TV
HDMI hookup
3.5 mm audio jack
Wi-Fi
gold flip-chart easels (3)
whiteboard (meeting rooms only)
lectern
6' ladder
step ladder
6" riser (available for rent)

Rental hours

Thompson Barn is closed on all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving and after 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. It is only available to rent during these hours:

Sunday: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (4-hour minimum)
Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (4-hour minimum)
Friday–Saturday: 7 a.m. to midnight (6-hour minimum)

Rental time must include any prep and cleanup time. You will not have access to Thompson barn before your rental start time, and everyone must be out of the building and your items removed by the rental end time.

Rental rates

Rental fee includes setup of tables and chairs (indoors), technology, amenities and on-site concierge. Additional fees may apply for alcohol consumption and damage deposit.

We offer discounted rates to Lenexa residents and businesses. To qualify for the Lenexa resident or business rate, you must provide proof of residency (driver’s license or photo ID with current utility bill showing Lenexa address). Separate nonprofit rates are not available.

Non-prime-time cost

Four-hour minimum

Sunday–Thursday

Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Renter	Rate
Lenexa resident or business	$100 per hour
Regular (nonresident)	$125 per hour

Prime-time cost

Six-hour minimum

Friday: 5 p.m. to midnight
Saturday: 7 a.m. to midnight

Renter	Rate
Lenexa resident or business	$185 per hour
Regular (nonresident)	$210 per hour

Saturday package

16 hours total

Saturday: 8 a.m. to midnight

Renter	Rate
Lenexa resident or business	$2,775
Regular (nonresident)	$3,150

How to rent

We begin accepting rental reservations on a first-come, first-served basis one year in advance on the first business day of each month.

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Rental policies and and history

Alcohol and security policy

In order to have alcohol at your event, you must be at least 21 years old. Complete the Facility Alcohol Permit Form(PDF, 70KB) and pay the additional $100 permit fee at least 60 days before your event.

An off-duty Lenexa police officer(s) will be scheduled to work your event. Parks and Rec staff will schedule the officer(s) 30 minutes before alcohol is first served until 30 minutes after the last call and all alcohol is put away. The fee is $50 per officer per hour, paid in cash directly to the officer(s) when they arrive.

Room dimensions

Lobby

67' x 23' and 36' x 8.5'

Located on lower level. L-shaped.

Main Hall

38' x 60'

Dance floor: 16' x 36'

Located on upper level. Ramp and elevator access.

Meeting Rooms

19' x 12'–39'

Located on lower level. Flexible room sizes with retractable walls.

Venue history

The Lackman-Thompson estate was once home to Margaretha and William Lackman, German immigrants who came to America in 1885. The Lackmans sold their estate to Kansas City horse and mule dealer Frank Thompson in 1908.

In 1932, the farm’s original barn burned down, which gave Thompson the opportunity to build a new brick barn — the barn that still stands today. The Thompsons’ son, Hugh, sold much of their estate to be developed into Southlake Business Park and bequeathed the remaining land to the Johnson County Community College Foundation.

The Lackman-Thompson Estate was placed on the Register for Historic Kansas Places — the only structure in Lenexa to receive the honor. In 1996, The JCCC Foundation offered the property to the City of Lenexa to preserve it and put it to good public use. We worked with many partners, including the Kansas State Historical Society, to honor the agreement.

The original Lackman house now serves as the home of the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau and Economic Development Office. We restored the barn, preserving its historical character and blending it into a new era.