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The Museum of Fine Arts provides the quintessential St. Petersburg experience with sophistication and elegance. Invite guests to see centuries of art, breathtaking paintings and sculptures while celebrating your occasion. Stunning event spaces at the Museum include a classic ballroom with gorgeous crystal chandeliers, beautiful gardens with lush foliage, and a sleek, contemporary Conservatory overlooking Tampa Bay. The Museum becomes a backdrop for your wedding, and there is no other place like it in the Tampa Bay area. We have been awarded the Wedding Wire Couple Choice Award for several consecutive years and love being a part of so many love stories.
We have both indoor and outdoor spaces for your events, both classic and contemporary, depending on your party's size and vibe. The MFA is a non-profit, so your special day will help support the museum collection, exhibitions, and programs.
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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?
$5,250
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$3,750
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?
$1,750
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1,375
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Chairs
Clean Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
6
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
What event services do you offer?
Event Rentals
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
Valet
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
January
February
March
April
May
June
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
July
August
September
Reviews of Museum of Fine Arts
Mansie Sent on 05/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Gorgeous & guest-friendly space!
We are so happy we had our ceremony at the Museum of Fine Arts! It is an absolutely gorgeous space with endless options for stunning photos. The staff were so kind and easy to work with and everything went off without a hitch. Our guests commented on how beautiful it was and many of them enjoyed exploring the galleries and eating at the cafe before the ceremony began. The space is also accessible, well air conditioned and allows you to get great natural light while staying out of the hot Florida sun. This helped us maintain a good guest experience, which was important to us. Thank you for helping our day feel so special, moving and fun!
Jessica Sent on 04/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Most Beautiful Wedding Venue
The most beautiful venue in downtown St Pete, I am so thrilled with our wedding there! It was in a perfect location for easy accessible from the hotels and beautiful backdrop. We did our ceremony in the membership garden, cocktail hour on the terrace & then the reception in the large main room. The different areas each provided an incredible space and our guests loved it! The museum was really easy to work with and SO many of the vendors know what looks great and all of the rules. There are a few things to consider like you must use their caterer and there is limited parking and some restrictions of what you can have, but none of that really impacts the vision of the day but good to be aware of if there is something really important to you. I would also factor the catering requirement into your budget so that you know before you sign with the museum. Also make sure you pay attention to the chairs in the contract, because you will need to add them into your catering contract depending on the room you pick! Would 100% recommend, it was such a beautiful and special venue!!
Cari Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A dream venue!
We could not have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding!!! At the beginning, I spoke with Sooky to secure our date. She was responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. And the required catering vendor, Olympia, is top notch!! We had several guests say it was the best wedding food they had ever had!
We had our ceremony in the Membership Garden, cocktail hour in the Sculpture Garden, and reception in the Marly Room . . . and it was truly a dream. With an initial guest count of 125, I was worried that the space would be a little tight - we ended up with 110 but there would have been plenty of room even if all 125 had attended! I am also so glad we chose the Marly Room for the reception over the Conservatory. With the chandeliers and the gold mirrors, the room gave the event a whimsical and romantic feel. The venue has so many interesting spots for photos, and we loved having everything at the same location so guests did not have to travel to the reception. I cannot recommend this venue enough!
We had our ceremony in the Membership Garden, cocktail hour in the Sculpture Garden, and reception in the Marly Room . . . and it was truly a dream. With an initial guest count of 125, I was worried that the space would be a little tight - we ended up with 110 but there would have been plenty of room even if all 125 had attended! I am also so glad we chose the Marly Room for the reception over the Conservatory. With the chandeliers and the gold mirrors, the room gave the event a whimsical and romantic feel. The venue has so many interesting spots for photos, and we loved having everything at the same location so guests did not have to travel to the reception. I cannot recommend this venue enough!
Lydia Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating
11-12-22 wedding: From the perspective of the Mother of the Bride
The building and courtyards and art exhibits are impressive all on their own, but the STAFF (Brittany, Jeremy, everyone) made this venue a true “fairytale” for my daughter’s wedding this past weekend!!! It’s a magical place!!!💕
Lindsey Sent on 03/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding of our dreams
The perfect venue for what we were looking for. We were married under the banyan trees, had cocktail hour on the terrace and our reception in the conservatory. It was the perfect day.
Whitney Sent on 02/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating
An Absolute Dream!
This was the most wonderful venue and I'm SO happy we got married here! Such a beautiful setting in St. Pete!
Yami Sent on 03/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing!!!
We LOVED everything for our wedding, especially under the circumstances; a rainy day forced relocation indoors following an inclement weather contingency plan. Everything was just perfect - unquestionably the finest venue and services in Saint Petersburg!!! Nancy is the best!
Courtney Sent on 12/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect venue
I found this place after months of searching, countless appointments and a different venue contract that didn’t work out. The MFA was my lifesaver. It had everything I wanted, a garden to get married in and a large room for dancing with floor to ceiling windows looking over the water. We couldn’t get the date I wanted but had to push it back by 2 weeks which actually worked out even better since they decorated for Christmas and it just made everything more magical. I’ve gotten so many compliments for choosing the MFA it was a perfect choice.
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Museum of Fine Arts frequently asked questions
Museum of Fine Arts includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Chairs
- Clean Up
- Tables
Museum of Fine Arts includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
The space offered by Museum of Fine Arts for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Museum
Museum of Fine Arts offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
Museum of Fine Arts offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Engagement Party
Museum of Fine Arts offers the following services for wedding events:
- Event Rentals
Museum of Fine Arts offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Chairs
- Tables
Museum of Fine Arts is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in professionalism.