North Carolina Museum of Art is a unique and modern wedding venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. They pride themselves on their inventive cuisine, outdoor sculpture gardens, crisp, white galleries and attention to detail. Couples can choose from multiple indoor and outdoor sites for their rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception at this elegant venue. North Carolina Museum of Art can't wait to exceed your expectations, and bring your wedding vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can accommodate up to 250 guests standing and 150 seated at this contemporary museum. You'll be surrounded by amazing artwork, award-winning architecture and gorgeously manicured lawns at this one-of-a-kind venue. They offer a variety of event spaces to choose from, including:

West Building Great Hall - their premier facility, situated in the middle of the Museum’s permanent collection.

North Courtyard - features a beautiful sculpture garden with a reflection pool and towering trees.

East Building Main Hall - perfect for lavish affairs. This unique space served as the former Egyptian Gallery.

Services Offered

The Museum and Catering Works together offer turnkey design and logistical planning for your celebration including rental coordination, and floral services. Catering Works provides all catering for events, creating outstanding menus featuring the highest-quality ingredients. Our exuberant event planning team is ready to guide you through the planning process with ease, and create a once in a lifetime delicious day for you, your family and guests.

Tables and chairs are included with their wedding package, along with setup and cleanup, and a preferred planning list with 9999. There’s plenty of complimentary parking for your guests.Additional services include:

• China
• Glassware
• Flatware
• Barware
• Linens
• Chairs
• Wheelchair accessible
• Hardwood parquet dance floor

Cuisine

North Carolina Museum of Art offers exclusive catering from their exclusive catering partner, Catering Works. Catering Works is dedicated to crafting a culinary experience that is uniquely yours, and that is why we create personalized menus for every couple. Whether you are planning a contemporary, traditional, elegant, or casual wedding, this team will deliver a culinary experience to match your personal taste and style. From the cocktail hour to the cake, our sumptuous signature recipes will astonish and delight!

Location

This modern museum is situated less than 15 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, making them easily accessible for your out-of-town guests. Downtown Raleigh is around 10 minutes away, and downtown Durham is 25 minutes away.

What you'll love about North Carolina Museum of Art

The surroundings that this venue offers will surely enhance your celebrations. You can see how other couples responded to this exceptional setting in the Reviews section.