Cleveland Museum of Natural History is a museum wedding venue located in Cleveland, Ohio that offers both indoor and uncovered outdoor settings. This museum was first founded in 1920 in the spirit of the gentlemen who had a passion for the natural sciences. Today, this museum is considered to be one of the finest institutions of its kind in North America.

Facilities and Capacity

OPENING FALL 2023: THE NEW VISITOR HALL & EVENT SPACE. As our primary event space, your guests will be seated among several of our iconic specimens- including "Happy" the Jurassic sauropod. This grand reception area features floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the beautiful Smith Environmental Courtyard, a lovely outdoor area for cocktails.

In addition, this historical museum and wedding venue offers several smaller spaces and rooms for receptions, engagement parties, and/or rehearsal dinners. The variety of galleries and collections, including Corning Gallery and the Perkins Wildlife Center & Woods Garden, provide a great backdrop for your special day. To create a truly unique experience, you can consider adding a private planetarium show for your guests or even invite some native Ohio animals to the cocktail reception. This will truly be a night of unforgettable experiences, fully customized to what you want on your special day. The venue can accommodate anywhere from 10-250 guests.

Services Offered

This venue offers a variety of event, catering, and bar services for each couple and their guests. Create your dream event at this venue by throwing a party in a setting that is truly one-of-a-kind. Services include:

• Tables
• Chairs
• Housekeeping staff
• Security staffing
• On-site event coordinator
• Cleanup
• Setup
• Event planning
• Server(s)
• Audio equipment
• Lighting
• WiFi

Cuisine

We are proud to partner with Levy Cultural, our exclusive catering partner, whose 40+ years of culinary excellence and creativity will help bring your vision to life. Ask about our Wedding Packages!