The Activities Center was opened in 1990 to serve as a welcome and orientation center for guests and to accommodate the increasing number of events hosted by non-profit organizations. Built in the former location of greenhouses, a service building and maintenance garage, the Activities Center was designed by Albert Kahn Associates in the same architectural style as the original buildings. In fact, portions of the building are the original historic structure.

The air conditioned Activities Center is also the site of the Tea Room (link), the Gallery Shop (link) and public restrooms. If you are interested in hosting a function in the Activities Center (link to usage)