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Marbles Kids Museum is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based wedding venue with an exciting and unique atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, this venue has a variety of event spaces available. Because of its location within an interactive museum, Marbles Kids Museum is a playful, fun and unique venue. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces.

Facilities and Capacity
The perfect setting for intimate gatherings and grandiose celebrations alike, Marbles Kids Museum has a maximum capacity of 2,000 guests. The venue features three main spaces for wedding events and celebrations. Located on the first floor of the museum, Curiosity Square features the museum lobby, the main space around the two, first floor exhibits and an outdoor courtyard. This space is available during museum after hours. The Zanzibar Room, on the other hand, can be rented in the daytime or evening and is the perfect setting for smaller celebrations. This space can also be added on to the use of Curiosity Square as a ceremony space. Finally, Venture Hall, which is located in the IMAX Building, is also available for daytime and nighttime celebrations and features an outdoor courtyard.

Services Offered
For your convenience, each and every wedding booked at Marbles Kids Museum comes with an event manager. You’ll also receive on-site security for large celebrations, table and chair rentals, and the freedom to bring in your own décor items. Their team will help you set up before your big day and tear down after. From initial inquiry to final send-off, Marbles Kids Museum will make your wedding planning experience a breeze. Their services include:

  • Indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces
  • Event manager
  • Vendor recommendations
  • Outside vendors
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • Cocktail hour games (life-size chess and connect four)

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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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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?

$600

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?

Chairs
Clean Up
Set Up
Tables

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August

Reviews of Marbles Kids Museum

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Avery Sent on 04/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

What an AMAZING experience!

We knew we wanted a fun bright wedding venue and we fell in love with Marbles in an instant. They were there for us through a postponement due to Covid, which was heartbreaking to do. We finally got to have our big day at Marbles this passed weekend and it was everything we could have wanted and more. Jennifer helped with ever aspect of our big night, made sure our centerpieces were set up, coordinated, kept close contact running up to the event, and just took such great care of us. We got to play with so many fun things and had so much space to play, which gave people a nice break from the dancing and quiet spaces to relax. 10/10 would do it all over again. Worth every penny.
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Lauren Sent on 11/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Marbles is an excellent choice for a downtown Raleigh wedding reception venue. The venue coordinator, Samantha, was so good at her job - she was always prepared for walkthroughs, promptly responded to emails, and made it all very fun! Our wedding reception was held in Curiosity Square - it was simply beautiful! There are lots of options for museum controlled decor: ceiling lights that rotated colors, twinkly lights, tv screens for slideshows, and life size chess & connect four - all very fun! Their caterer list does not limit you to one or two caterers; there are many to choose from for your needs. Overall we are very pleased that we chose Marbles for our wedding reception!
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Brianne Sent on 11/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Marbles is a fabulous wedding venue. Curosity Square makes for a beautiful wedding reception. It's amazing how elegant the space can become. Plus, you can get some super fun pictures on the exhibits. Marbles coordinator Amanda Lewis was very helpful throughout the planning process. Definetly have your wedding at Marbles
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Nicole Sent on 11/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough great things about Marbles as a wedding venue. Amanda was fantastic and the space is beautiful and large (we got married in curiosity square).

Don't let the kids intimidate you when you check it out in person- it could not have been more beautiful and elegant for the actual wedding
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Melissa Sent on 05/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony and reception at Marbles on Halloween night. This venue was perfect for our costumed guests. Everyone at Marbles was so helpful! Amanda was kind enough to let my family and me visit the venue on numerous occasions to plan the seating arrangements and plan for decoration drop-offs.

We decided to use the tables and chairs Marbles offered with the contract. They were perfect. Our older guests found them very comfortable. We also rented the “Around the Town” exhibit for our guests and we are so glad we did. The adults enjoyed the exhibit more than the children! It was definitely worth the cost.
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User1984585 Sent on 12/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely spectacular space for our surprise wedding/reception. Venture Hall provides the perfect space for total creativity and was well worth it.
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Susan Sent on 10/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Mables Museum was a great place for our wedding. Our guest loved it. It was a lot of fun. The area was just the right size. The staff was very nice and helpful.
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Aubrey Sent on 04/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Marbles was the perfect place for our wedding reception! It was colorful and fun, big enough for dinner and dancing, and also beautiful with all of the lights. Our guests enjoyed the museum and many of them told us it was the best wedding reception they'd ever been to.
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User990451 Sent on 06/25/2012
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for a fun, different reception or ceremony location, this is it! Kelli was very helpful in planning for our big day and our guests LOVED everything about it!!!
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Maggie Sent on 10/28/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We had the most amazing reception at Marbles on October 15, 2011. Everything was perfect! We had a very large wedding and the venue fit everyone and all the food. We got the best pictures and our guests were amazed! They said it was the best reception they had ever been to! The venue is classy and formal yet very fun at the same time. I would recommend it to everyone!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Caffe Luna Caffe Luna Wedding Caterers

The Marbles Museum is a delightful venue in the heart of downtown Raleigh. They can easily accommodate large groups, while still providing space for a large dance floor. We thoroughly enjoy catering to this location and working with the Marbles team. Would highly recommend for any event style!

Millbrook Manor Millbrook Manor Banquet Halls

Rocky Top Catering has been working with Marbles for over 10 years on all kinds of events from corporate, to weddings and galas. Marbles has been a great partner, which is a true testament to the team they have. The space is so versatile, and can create some amazing events. We highly recommend this space.

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Marbles Kids Museum frequently asked questions

Marbles Kids Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Marbles Kids Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Museum
Marbles Kids Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Marbles Kids Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Marbles Kids Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
Marbles Kids Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Marbles Kids Museum is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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