City of Raleigh Museum

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $800

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests

About this venue

Host your wedding in a venue that is as historic as your love story at the City of Raleigh Museum. Located in the heart of downtown, our space is nestled within the historic 1874 Briggs Building and features original hardwood floors, a stunning pressed tin ceiling, and other unique architectural details. The museum provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all types of celebrations, from intimate ceremonies to lively receptions. With a flexible layout and a prime downtown location, the City of Raleigh Museum allows you to customize your event to fit your unique needs, all at an affordable price.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor

220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Our event spaces

Lobby Gallery (1st Floor)

Perfect for cocktail hour and dancing.

The Lobby Gallery can accommodate up to 60 guests for a cocktail setting and 50 guests for a seated event. The Lobby Gallery is included at no extra charge when renting the A.J. Fletcher Gallery. The Lobby Gallery is most often used for cocktail hours, wedding ceremonies, dance floor and socializing away from the main event.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Elegant and Fun”

A.J. Fletcher Gallery (1st Floor)

An ideal backdrop for your special occasion.

The A.J. Fletcher Gallery can accommodate up to 150 guests for a cocktail setting and 120 guests for a seated event. The main gallery provides the ideal backdrop for special occasions such as receptions, semi-formals, rehearsal dinners and cocktail parties.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom

An intimate setting for smaller events.

Located on the lower level of the Briggs Building, the Woman’s Club of Raleigh Classroom provides an intimate setting for up to 50 seated guests. The classroom is most often used for seminars, workshops and brainstorming sessions.