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Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History offers more than 10 unique spaces for your next special event. From gilded halls and marble columns to contemporary corridors and scenic overlooks. Carnegie Music Hall and the Music Hall Foyer are arguably the grandest event spaces in all of Pittsburgh. The statuesque Hall of Architecture and Hall of Sculpture will give your event the unique twist your guests will remember. Scaife Foyer is a contemporary space ideal for cocktail receptions. If you want to have a drink with Carnegie’s world-famous dinosaurs, the Foster Overlook is the perfect spot. Elegance and excitement abound.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Event Planning
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

11

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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4.3 out of 5 rating
36 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.2 out of 5 rating
83% Recommended by couples
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Scott R. Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A night in history

Finding a venue was without question the most daunting aspect of all of our wedding planning. We didn’t want a typical church and ballroom/country club sort of affair, that’s not the type of couple we were. For a while we’d joked about wouldn’t it be fun to get married in front of the dinosaurs, and when we found out that was really an option we were over the moon! Then finding out it was actually one of the more affordable options vs other places we were seeing, we were over the moon again! The museum staff was top notch and communicative from start to finish. We dealt with a few different people, but it never felt like we were being handed off, it felt like we were working with a strong team of pro’s and that feeling carried through all the way till the end when we boarded the shuttle to say good night for the evening. They made what should have been an insanely stressful time feel like a breeze helping to cover all the little details and coordinating. The fact they have a built in catering service made life infinitely more easy as well, and wow did they deliver. We’ve had people messaging all throughout the week raving about how good all the food was and that it was easily the best meal they’d ever had at a wedding. The venue itself was lovely with a view overlooking millions of years of history as we began to write a fresh page in our personal history. And after getting married in front of the dinosaurs we had our reception in the North American Wildlife Hall. At first glance it seems like a bit of an odd place, but we knew right away in wanting something different it was perfect. Sure enough it came together in the best possible way on the day of the wedding. That unique setup and extremely interesting location had our guest beaming with excitement all night and we’d heard many times over it was “the most fun wedding I’ve ever been too!” from numerous guests! If you’re looking for an amazing venue that coincidentally also takes a huge part of the stress out of your planning, go with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Genuinely, they were wonderful!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Wedding Celebration

The event staff, and in particular Lindsay McClain, went above and beyond to ensure our wedding reception was a memorable and stress-free experience. Lindsay's responsiveness and dedication to meeting our requests was outstanding. We were easily able to take photos in the art museum and with the dinosaurs.

We couldn't have asked for a more magnificent reception venue than the Music Hall Foyer. Our family and friends were equally impressed. Our heartfelt thanks for making our wedding reception so wonderful!
Sarah
Sarah T. Sent on 01/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A dream experience

I cannot thank the Carnegie museums events planners enough; my husband and I had the best time getting married in one of our favorite places and the staff was kind and accommodating. also, our pictures are amazing
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Real Weddings

Dana & Michael
159 photos · 10/12/2019
Tracy & Jason
50 photos · 07/20/2019
Lauren & Ian
81 photos · 06/01/2019
Stephenie & John
95 photos · 08/19/2017

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Lokmer Photography Inc. Lokmer Photography Inc. Wedding Photographers

The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh being world class in the arts and history also is a world class venue for a beautiful and opulent wedding, corporate function, parties, etc. The staircase at the museum and the hall of sculpture are truly remarkable in their beauty and lavish atmosphere. Eileen the coordinator is truly professional and courteous as one would expect from such a spectacular venue. We just photographed an event at The Carnegie Music Hall which is part of the Carnegie Museum; we noticed that everything was highly professional and suited for the guests. It truly was a wonderful day in a world class venue. -John Lokmer - Lokmer Photography Inc.

Blooms Florist Blooms Florist Wedding Florists

There is just not much needed to be said about the Carnegie and their staff. It's an amazing place, like no other in Pittsburgh to hold a wedding. For a vendor, they are so helpful and realize that we both are working towards the same end...creating a one of a kind evening for the married couple and guests. Believe it or not, so often venues are so hard to work with. But not Eileen and her staff.

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Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland frequently asked questions

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Set Up
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Museum
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in average response time, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.2 in flexibility and 4.2 in value.

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