Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Art & History Museums, Maitland is a historic museum wedding venue located in the greater Orlando area. The combination of gorgeous gardens, breathtaking architecture and extraordinary artwork offers a one-of-a-kind environment for your big day. Couples that crave offbeat and unconventional elements will love the unique nature of the museum. Their staff believes that each couple is totally unique and will work with you to create the wedding of your dreams.

Facilities and Capacity
The art museum has four event spaces for indoor and uncovered outdoor gatherings. These areas can accommodate up to 125 guests. The Main Garden features stunning architecture and a sparkling pond ideal for a dreamy garden celebration. In the Chapel and Mayan Courtyard, guests will be enchanted by the ornate sculptures and beautiful landscaping. The Germaine Marvel Building, the largest indoor space, is a spacious open-plan building. Finally, the Rotary Event Plaza is our tented venue that allows you an outdoor venue surrounded by the lush green land.

Catering
The museum has a list of preferred pre-approved caterers.

Other Facilities
The art center has additional facilities to help your big day run smoothly. These spaces and areas include:

  • On-site parking
  • Wheelchair access (Germaine Marvel Building)

Other Services
Art & History Museums, Maitland is willing to host a variety of wedding-related celebrations. These events include:

  • Elopements
  • Bridal shower
  • Engagement party
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Ceremony
  • Reception

History
As Central Florida’s first National Historic Landmark, this venue was originally called the Research Studio. It was founded in 1937 by artist and architect J. André Smith. By the late 1940s, the building began opening up for weddings.

Location
Located next to Lake Sybelia, the venue is 38 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Downtown Orlando is about 15 minutes away.

illustration popular

Venues you may like

See other venues that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,350

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$800

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$600

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Chairs
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

Reviews of Art & History Museums, Maitland

Keli
Keli Sent on 01/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Easy peazy

They made my wedding process easy. Getting married in 2020 was a whirlwind between changes and accommodations but they were always happy to help & answer questions. Thank you Sarah!
Phoebe
Phoebe Sent on 02/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Great Staff

Truly a dream venue. It was gorgeous and Paola was always so responsive helping us coordinate vendors and answering my many questions. I'd recommend this location without hesitation to any of my friends.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

LOVED our ceremony on 10.8.23!

My husband and I loved our experience with the Maitland Art & History Center! It is such a beautiful, unique experience. We just did the ceremony in the Mayan Chapel and it was wonderful. Paola was so easy to work with, quick to communicate, and helpful with any questions. There isn't a location on site to get ready, so just know that you'll have to get and Air BnB or a hotel, but it's such a unique setting and it's so worth it. We had a 35 person wedding with guests coming from all over, and they were all in awe. I highly recommend a wedding at the MAC!
C
Carly Sent on 03/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Unique

My husband and I hosted our March 2023 wedding at The Art & History Museums of Maitland, and cannot say enough good things about the entire property. We fell in love with the venue the second we set foot in the Main Garden during our first tour, and feel truly lucky that we were able to host such a beautiful, personal ceremony right in front of the lily pond. Our cocktail hour, which took place in the Mayan Courtyard and the West Garden, was spectacular. Lastly, our guests absolutely loved dancing under twinkle lights in the Rotary Event Plaza. This venue is truly special and represented everything we wanted out of a wedding. Paola was a joy to work with and helped to ensure our day was a success from start to finish. I highly recommend the Art & History Museums if you're looking for a beautiful, unique event space.
Brandi
Brandi Sent on 02/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect & Most Magical of Locations

The Art & History Museum of Maitland was the absolute most breathtaking location we found. We wanted something special and unique that didn't feel like we were in Florida (or even America). When we saw this location in person, it was magical. After taking a tour and learning the history, we were sold immediately.
We were able to use the entire location for our event that day, and had our ceremony in the chapel, wine reception in the courtyard, and the rest of the grounds for pictures. This location proves to be unbeatable for romance and is captured in all the pictures we took. Many if our guests had never been here before, and were just as then aback by the beauty as we were. Truly perfection in our opinion!!

The communication with Paola was great, and it was such a wonderful working relationship. She's ver timely with responding to email, and will always be there to answer any questions you may have.

The ONLY not perfect thing we would say is that you should be aware you are restricted to a preferred catering and rental list. We say this only because we were looking for something specific and pretty personal for food that we knew we could've arranged with a different budget than the preferred caterer we ended up using (though I must admit they also did a wonderful job), and the chair / table rental option was only one company, so no real way to price compare.
However, we understand that this location is a historical one, and they request these vendors with the knowledge that they will respect the grounds and are trustworthy to keep it safe and clean. We respect that entirely.
Again, it was the perfect place for our wedding. Nothing could have beat the experience we and our guests had here, and would recommend it to EVERYONE!
R
Rocio Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

This places is astonishing!

We had an afternoon wedding at the Chapel ❤️ Everything was so perfect and the photos turned out great with the beautiful backgrounds
J
Josette Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience for Micro Wedding

The staff at the Art & History Museum of Maitland was so professional when it came to planning our micro wedding. We used the Mayan Courtyard for our ceremony and did formal photos all around the museum grounds. It was absolutely amazing and all of our guests loved the location and experience. It was super cost effective and Paola at the venue was very quick to respond and answer any questions/concerns we had. We definitely recommend this venue to everyone.
V
Victoria Sent on 08/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect !!!

The venue was everything I imagined for my elopement. Plenty of photographable spots. During the ceremony the sun was shining on the alter but my only option was to do it in the morning in august so not much I could do there! The pictures were still amazing. It was perfectly private and when I got there I just walked right into the venue and had the time slot to myself without interruptions.
Gayle
Gayle Sent on 05/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Small Wedding Venue Ever!

We recently held our destination 40th anniversary vow renewal at The Art and History Museums – Maitland using their Mayan Chapel and Courtyard facility. I selected the facility during COVID. Honestly, from the second I saw the courtyard I felt so grateful to find such a treasure. The Mayan Chapel and Courtyard is one of the most beautiful settings you can select for a small gathering. It was so lush and peaceful with wonderfully ornate structures. I really felt like we were transported to a different period in time.
We arrived to find everything set up beautifully. A smile came to my face as I was warmly welcomed by our assigned contact who said we could easily reach her for anything else we needed. As we were about to start the ceremony, a heavy downpour ensued with occasional claps of thunder. The small chapel provided us refuge so our event could take place in the timeframe planned. I have to say that the chapel felt grounded and strong as it protected us from the elements. The rain provided a soothing backdrop as Rev Kevin Knox presided over our ceremony. I had enlisted a harpist, Christine, who provided peaceful music in the background during the ceremony. Our wonderful photographer captured the most stunning images of the event. The entire event was simply beautiful and touching, serene and uplifting.
After the storm passed, we were able to go out into the courtyard and have the most spectacular photographs taken. The ornate grey walls really complimented my white dress and my husband’s grey suit and pink tie.
I have to say, that the Art and History Museums – Maitland was a dream to work with. They communicated in a very timely fashion and we able to answer any questions we had. They did not rush us through the ceremony and were available to help with any requests we had. They worked very well with our harpist, photographer and minister, so planning the event was exceptionally smooth. There was no stress and everything turned out perfectly!
If you are looking for a spectacular venue, with delightful people to work with, I highly suggest you select Art and History Museums - Maitland. You will be so glad you did!
Yasmine
Yasmine Sent on 11/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking venue

The Chapel & Mayan Courtyard was the perfect backdrop for our intimate wedding. We didn’t even look at any other venue. No decorations needed, the venue itself is breathtaking. Perfect for a budget friendly wedding. Staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

148
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Orlando Wedding & Party Rentals Orlando Wedding & Party Rentals Wedding Rentals

Brittney and her staff are always so wonderful and easy to work with. This is a beautiful venue with so many different options for your ceremony and reception!

Gourmet Catering Gourmet Catering Wedding Caterers

This is a charming venue for an outdoor wedding.

Chris Gillyard Photography Chris Gillyard Photography Wedding Photographers

This is a Great Location in Mainland . It caters to all events from weddings . To art show nights .. This artful designed building allows beautiful lighting to flow through out it's open hallways and beautiful Court yard ceremony location . . It also holds a beautiful sunset nightly on its lake front view . What a great art Museum & Event Location . two thumbs up !!

Preferred Vendors
Arthur's Catering
5.0 out of 5 rating , 323 reviews
· Wedding Caterers
John Michael Weddings and Special Events
4.8 out of 5 rating , 222 reviews
· Wedding Caterers
Puff 'n Stuff Events | Catering
4.8 out of 5 rating , 350 reviews
· Wedding Caterers
Orlando Wedding & Party Rentals
4.9 out of 5 rating , 239 reviews
· Wedding Rentals
Cuisiniers
4.7 out of 5 rating , 31 reviews
· Wedding Caterers
4Rivers Smokehouse
4.8 out of 5 rating , 140 reviews
· Wedding Caterers

Map

Art & History Museums, Maitland frequently asked questions

Art & History Museums, Maitland includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
The space offered by Art & History Museums, Maitland for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Art & History Museums, Maitland offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Art & History Museums, Maitland offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Art & History Museums, Maitland offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Art & History Museums, Maitland offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Art & History Museums, Maitland is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in flexibility.
Next Museum Weddings: Garden Theatre

Other vendors in Orlando for your wedding

Wedding Venues