There are stunning wedding venues across the globe, each offering their own unique charm. From libraries to barns, people can tie the knot at pretty much any venue that speaks to them.
If you love to be surrounded by art and culture, a museum might just be the perfect wedding location for you. Museums naturally offer a dramatic setting, beautiful architecture and built-in decor with all of its art, making them great as wedding venues.
Here are a few of our favourite museums from around the world where you can tie the knot.
Zeitz MOCAA – Cape Town
Zeitz MOCAA offers an otherworldly venue hire experience attributed to its understated eccentric interior design and artwork that embody what modern Africa has to offer to the world. Each venue space in the museum is marked by its unique offerings.
Due to the exceptional acoustics in the BMW Atrium, the cathedral-like architecture exceeds high expectations for performances and cocktail events. The Level 6 restaurant offers a cosmopolitan dining experience. The space is tailored for luxury dinners and cocktail events. The restaurant is run by Zeitz MOCAA Events who provide all catering services for private events in the museum. The venue also extends to a rooftop terrace that leaves guests with breath-taking views of the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate – Winterthur, Delaware
Nestled in the picturesque Brandywine Valley, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate sits amidst nearly 1,000 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands and a dazzling 60-acre garden. The estate, which once belonged to famed American horticulturist and antiques collector Henry Francis du Pont, house one of the most important collections of Americana in the United States of America.
Acres of grounds, picturesque gardens, various indoor locations- the possibilities are as endless as the hospitality you will experience at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
Iziko Museum – Cape Town
Iziko Museum was one of the first museums built in the country, and houses important African zoology, palaeontology and archaeology collections, some dating back to the 1600s. Create memorable moments at an historic location featuring stunning architecture.
Imagine picnics in lush landscaped gardens, dancing in stately ballrooms, a romantic interlude under velvet night skies, jazz in historic courtyards and dining with whales and dinosaurs. All this and more are on offer at Iziko Museums venues, which include the Slave Lodge, Groot Constantia, Rust en Vreugde, the Planetarium and the Castle of Good Hope. All these venues offer unique settings for unforgettable functions.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol
The popular Bristol Museum & Art Gallery features sections from various periods such as natural history, as well as local, national and international archeology. The art gallery is the same, and contains works by internationally renowned artists such as Banksy.
There are two main event spaces for your big day. Winterstoke Hall provides a grand entrance foyer, the perfect place for a drinks reception and entertainments. Wills Hall is the centrepiece of the museum, complete with a grand staircase and chandeliers, ideal for formal receptions. Both halls boast extravagant sweeping starcases, vaulted glass ceilings and balconies which give access to the museum galleries, where you could even book a private gallery viewing for your event.
Museum of Science – Boston, Massachusetts
For a truly unique venue, the Museum of Science in Boston is a great choice. The museum is both a science museum featuring over 700 interactive exhibits and an indoor zoo to over 100 rescued and rehabilitated animals. The grounds also contain the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England.
Offering a matchless riverfront location, the Museum presents a complete range of options for your special day. Choose from an array of unique indoor venues, or opt for the open-air, riverfront Washburn Pavilion. There is even a giant T.Rex skeleton looking on in the expansive Blue Wing, who makes an exciting addition to wedding photos.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History – Atlanta, Georgia
If you’re a dinoasaur lover, we’ve got the venue for you. Fernbank Museum of Natural History is home to some the world’s largest dinosaur fossils, Atlanta’s biggest movie screen and one of the largest assemblages of urban Piedmont forest in the United States.
The venue offers stately elegance and unique character for wedding parties, with a variety of settings ranging from intimate to grand. Incredible features, including the world’s largest dinosaurs, limestone fossil floors and the twinkling Star Gallery, add a touch of cultural elegance to your occasion.
Brooklands Museum, Surrey
Brooklands Museum celebrates the history of innovation in aviation and motor sport, making it a great wedding location for car enthusiasts. Newlyweds and guests can enjoy a ride on the old track with one of their racing cars, giving the perfect entertainment option. The Brooklands car rides team offers activities from a guided tour, 4D Theatre or Concorde Experience.
Take photos under the wings of the first production Concorde, with your wedding car on the oldest remaining British motor racing track, in amongst the stunning scenery of the Aircraft Factory or next to the most remarkable motor racing vehicles ever produced.
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