North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
About
NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a historic wedding venue located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. They pride themselves on being the largest natural history museum in the Southeast. Your guests will experience a dramatic two-story waterfall, a beautiful mountain cove, live animals, whale skeletons and amazing dinosaurs at this one-of-a-kind venue. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences allows you to support important exhibits, research and educational programs as you host your wedding at their unique location.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 2,250 guests at this spacious venue. They offer five floors on their Nature Exploration Center and four floors on their Nature Research Center for both intimate ceremonies and grand receptions. Their second floor Featured Exhibition Gallery in their main building is a lofty space that can accommodate up to 625 guests. Your loved ones will enjoy the Mountains to the Sea exhibit as you dance the night away. On the fourth floor of the Nature Research Center, you can rent out the spacious William G. Ross Jr. Environmental Conference Center. This expansive space is perfect for lavish affairs. It features custom-made reclaimed wood, three projectors and a catering kitchen. It can easily be divided for smaller weddings, and boasts an outdoor rooftop terrace.
Services Offered
This modern museum will assist you with setup and cleanup for your event. They offer a variety of event rentals, such as tables and chairs, to ensure your celebration is stress-free. Wireless Internet is available throughout their venue, along with plenty of complimentary parking for your friends and family. Couples can also elect to have museum educators interact with their guests and help them explore natural objects, specimens and other materials. Additional services include:
- In-house caterer
- Security
- Audiovisual equipment
- Wheelchair accessible
Cuisine
NC Museum of Natural Sciences works exclusively with Rocky Top Catering to create a delicious menu for you and your guests. Their goal is for their food to reflect your tastes, themes and any cultural influences you may have. Couples can choose hors d'oeuvres, action stations, a buffet or a plated meal. They also offer scrumptious desserts, dips and displays. Sample buffet items include:
- Mediterranean Chicken
- Roasted Cuban Pork Loin
- Sliced Bistro Steak
- Shrimp and Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese
- Atlantic Salmon
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Elope Today with the Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
Let US help YOU Getaway. We invite you and up to 10 guests, to a VIP Wedding celebration.
What You’ll Get:
- A safe, intimate wedding ceremony and reception venue for two hours*
- Private admission to one floor of the Museum’s world-class permanent exhibits*
- Custom, chef-prepared dining options from award-winning Rocky Top Catering featuring fresh, sustainable, local cuisine, includes your choice of
- Three (3) hors d’oeuvres and One (1) grazing station
- Petite desserts
- Wine and beer selections*
- A one-year Museum membership for you and your future spouse
- Tables, linens, chairs and disposable ware are included in rental fee
Cost - $1,650
*Additional fees for featured add-ons
- Champagne toast - $30
- Floral arrangements - $50
- Science programming – prices vary
- Additional Museum floors - $150 per floor
- Extended hour - $100
- Audiovisual for music and microphones - $50
Let’s run away together in 2021! Get married today, at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences…
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- Chairs
- Clean Up
- Parking
- Tables
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- Cake Cutting
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- Government Building
- Historic Building
- Museum
- Rooftop
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for wedding events?
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences offer?
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
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- Clean Up
- Event Rentals
- Set Up
- Wifi
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- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Tables
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