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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
Pavilion balcony
Pavilion balcony
Sculpture garden
Sculpture garden
Couple's kiss
Couple's kiss
Derby court ceremony
Derby court ceremony
Rustic design in pavilion
Rustic design in pavilion
Derby court ceremony
Derby court ceremony
Derby court reception
Derby court reception
Bride and groom in galleries
Bride and groom in galleries
The bride exploring
The bride exploring

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About

Columbus Museum of Art is a wedding venue located in Columbus, Ohio. This stunning property is home to many fabulous spaces and wonderful works of art. For those who wish to wed amongst breathtaking architecture and splendid gallery spaces, this could be the venue for you.

Facilities and Capacity

The Columbus Museum has a number of different spaces. From reception spaces, and bridal suites, to cocktail hour, this building can accommodate any aspect of your wedding day. The museum offers ornate architectural details and allows guests to view more than fifteen individual galleries. The outdoor sculpture garden and balcony overlook provide a beautiful and tranquil location for photos, ceremonies, and cocktail hours.

Services Offered

Columbus Museum of Art understands that your wedding day can be stressful. That's why they offer a variety of services to make your big day as easy as you as possible. From set up to clean up, the hardworking event staff at this museum are ready to take on any task to make your big day a success. What's more, an event manager can be on-site to ensure that your wedding looks and runs exactly how you planned it would. You can also make use of lighting and audio-visual fixtures, decoration rentals, and much more.

Cuisine

Columbus Museum of Art offers both in-house catering and in-house bar services. Couples can choose from a wide variety of dining options on the in-house menu. The team at this venue is willing to customize the menu for you and adhere to any dietary restrictions you may have. The bar service provides a large selection of fine wines, beers, and spirits. The museum also allows couples to choose from a list of preferred caterers.

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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?

$15,000

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

$1,250

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?

$5,000

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

$5,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
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

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Columbus Museum of Art

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Amy
Amy T. Sent on 09/12/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, great staff!

I'm so happy we chose the CMA for our wedding venue. It is such a gorgeous and unique setting (we had the cocktail hour in the sculpture garden and our reception in Derby Court). Our guests loved exploring the galleries after dinner and the photos we've received thus far are stunning. Kristal is a boss. She took care of everything, and even thought to bring us a couple cocktails before my husband and I made our entrance into the reception. Much needed :) Everything went so smoothly. We're very grateful
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Sama
Sama Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

CMA is THE place for your wedding

Alyx Bean + co are a dynamite team. Alyx stepped in as our coordinator later in the game and made sure we thought of every last detail in planning our wedding day. She always kept us up to date and was communicative not only with us but our vendors. On the day of our wedding, we were blown away by the service and kindness by every single CMA event staff - they were punctual, flexible, and so friendly. ALSO - Chef Laura Richmond is crazy talented and so many guests complimented the meal afterwards. Thank you CMA for making our day a total dream.
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Micah
Micah Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Columbus Museum of Art

I cannot wait to have our wedding at the Columbus Museum of Art! I’m very excited, by speaking to Olivia, she was very helpful and she is making sure that my vision comes to life!
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Annie Sent on 07/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This was the most beautiful venue ever. My photos and videos were perfection.

Katie, the event manager makes your day run so smooth, she helped contact all my vendors and tell them where to go, and day of she helped coordinate. She responded to my 100s of e-mails and was AWESOME.

Your guests even get to walk around the museum all night. We also did cocktail hour at the museum, so no one had to leave at all.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!
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Lauren Sent on 06/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
When my fiancé (now husband) and I were searching for a ceremony location, we wanted to find something that would fit our vintage, classic theme, and the Columbus Museum of Art perfectly fit our vision in every way! He is an artist, and owns his own art business, and so this venue was absolutely perfect for us! From the moment we met Katie Laux, who was our event coordinator, we knew we were in good hands! I absolutely LOVE her!! She is such a wonderful and fantastic person, and that truly shows in her work!! She always responded to my emails within hours, and helped us bring our dream ceremony to life! Our ceremony was in the Derby Court, and it would not have been more beautiful. The sky lighting was the best part – the sun shone through on us throughout the ceremony! Our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the ceremony was. Katie’s motto for the entire weekend (both rehearsal and ceremony) was “You don’t have to think, I do the thinking for you” and it could not have been more true! She was so organized and orchestrated everything for us, between the set up and flow of the rehearsal, organizing the readers, helping out our officiant in any way, and helping our photographer orchestrate my fiancé and I giving each other gifts prior to the ceremony without seeing each other! I cannot say ENOUGH good things about Katie and the Columbus Museum of Art! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!! It was truly our dream wedding!
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Holly Sent on 07/31/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Columbus Museum of Art not only provided a gorgeous and unique backdrop for our wedding but also was the perfect solution for my husband and I (I am Catholic, he is not)! Our ceremony was held in Derby Court and the the beauty and grace of the room, combined with the glass ceiling and abundance of natural lighting gave us exactly what we were looking for! You have freedom and creative with your decor (we had a few floral arrangements and a heritage/unity candle table) and the room seats 215. Katie Laux, our coordinator at the museum was an absolute pleasure to work with, from being prompt and efficient with our meetings and my (countless :)) emails to have champagne waiting for us in the bridal room the morning of the wedding! Not to mention the stunning pictures our photographers were able to capture!!! It was an absolute dream location!!! Holly P.
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Mira Sent on 05/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely incredible experience! Working with Katie was a breeze! Amazing venue, food, and staff!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 06/06/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

A great venue

Our wedding at the museum was beautiful! So many different spaces with different vibes, and we loved having the galleries open for people who wanted some space to wander. Our coordinator, Bianca, worked diligently to connect with all of our vendors and make sure our wedding day ran smoothly. We also did catering through the museum and food was incredible. We had a great time and are so excited to be able to still visit our wedding space in the future!
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Nancy Sent on 03/27/2017
4.5 out of 5 rating
Our ceremony and cocktail hour at the CMA was beautiful - it is the perfect location for a classical, elegant wedding. We had a small wedding and easily fit into the Derby Court with seating at one end for the ceremony, tall tables at the other end for cocktails. When we first contracted with the museum, we had difficulty maintaining contact with the CMA coordinator as well as the Cameron Mitchell (CMPE) rep who was in charge of coordinating our catering. After full staff turnover and no contact for several months, as the wedding date came near, we were finally assigned someone from CMPE, Emily Halpin, who helped pull everything together quickly and efficiently - including the CMA arrangements for chairs, tables, vendor coordination, etc. We just had CMPE provide champagne and passed hors d'oeuvres after our ceremony - the cost of catering a full lunch was extremely high (they only work with CMPE for catering now...no negotiation!), so we went elsewhere for our meal. However, the food, champagne and service during the event was impeccable, and Emily was outstanding on the day itself - on-site and ensuring everything went as planned.
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User1295025 Sent on 08/20/2013
3.7 out of 5 rating
We worked with Katie at the Columbus Art Museum and were VERY happy with our entire experience. We held both our ceremony and reception in Derby court, and it was breathtaking. The best part was that we barely needed to decorate anything– the museum is beautiful on its own. We just added flowers and that was enough! We also had the museum cater the hors d'oeuvres & dinner. The food was excellent. Even my husbands mother, who is an amazing cook herself, commented on how great the food was.

One of the best parts of choosing the museum as a venue was having Katie help us with coordinating timing and positioning for the rehearsal and the actual ceremony & reception. (This service came with the rental of the space.) She was there making sure we were all in the right place at the right time. Since I didn't have a separate wedding planner or coordinator, this service was invaluable, and Katie did an excellent job keeping things running smoothly. The rest of the museum staff were SO nice too.

Between reserving the space and the catering, we spent (what was for us) a lot of money on this venue, but we consider it money very well spent.
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Columbus Museum of Art frequently asked questions

Columbus Museum of Art includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Columbus Museum of Art includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Columbus Museum of Art includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Columbus Museum of Art for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Museum
Columbus Museum of Art offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Columbus Museum of Art offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Columbus Museum of Art offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Columbus Museum of Art offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Columbus Museum of Art is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.2 in average response time.

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