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Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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Neill-Cochran House Museum is a wedding and event venue in Austin, Texas. The museum is dedicated to historic preservation. They collect and interpret information about individuals connected with the historic property, design curricula for visiting students and use their resources to shine a light on aspects of the city’s past. The home has nearly untouched Greek Revival architecture, decorative arts, state and local history and unparalleled historic charm in the area.

Facilities and Capacity
The Neill-Cochran House Museum is one the very few antebellum venues in Austin for weddings and other events. The inside of the home can accommodate intimate weddings with up to 50 seated guests and 100 guests for a standing reception. They also have outdoor space for ceremonies and receptions that can accommodate 200 guests. The museum is historically furnished and features a 1870s parlor, parking for 50 vehicles and private dressing rooms.

Services Offered
The museum has AV capabilities and provides linens in each event package. They have a list of recommended vendors but are willing to work with specific vendors you have in mind. All alcohol must be served by licensed and insured bartenders and professional event planners are required for event lasting more than five hours or including more than 50 guests. Their first floor, parking lot and all outdoor spaces are wheelchair accessible. Their wedding package includes nine hours of on-site access or seven hours of access for receptions only. Wedding and reception packages include a complimentary two hour bridal or engagement photo session. The Neill-Cochran House Museum staff are experienced when it comes to planning and facilitating events. They are there to help your event run smoothly and make sure you have everything you need for a stress-free experience.

History
In 1955 Washington Hill commissioned a local builder and designer, Abner Cook, to build a Greek Revival house on 18 acres of land northwest of Austin. Washington and his wife were unable to finance the rest of the build and never lived in the house. Local investors and clients of Abner owned and leased the house through the Reconstruction era. The house was home to The Texas Asylum for the Bling, Fletcher Stockdale and others through the years. The Neill family purchases the house in 1876 and furnished the house with walnut furniture and began to make a name for themselves in the community. The house was later rented out to Thomas and Bessie Cochran, a lawyer and the daughter of Williamson County’s only Presbyterian minister. In 1958 after nearly 70 years of continuous residency, the Cochran family sold the home to the National Society of the Colonial Dame of America in the state of Texas. They began preserving the historic structure and interpreting the decor and furnishing.

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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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
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?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December
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B Spencer Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful wedding venue

We had a small wedding (50-55) at the Neill Cochran House Museum on 12/29/23. Perfect central location in Austin, west of UT campus in an incredibly beautiful antebellum home.
The outside patio with string lights and a fountain provided a stunning and comfortable place for the ceremony and the home inside was perfect for the cocktail and dinner reception. The director, Karen, and staff, Gene and Loren, were amazing to work with and went the extra mile+ to make sure all the details went smoothly.
Highly recommend the Neill Cochran House Museum for your venue!!
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Sabrina M. Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue for Small Wedding

I recently had my wedding here and cannot say enough great things! The venue that we had previously booked had extensive water damage and had to cancel our wedding date. Andrea, the business and programming director, was a god send and came to the rescue. I contacted her with my frantic emails, and even though she was on medical leave she responded immediately and very throughly. She answered EVERY single question I had (and trust me, I had a lot), and helped with other aspects of my planning that I didn’t even think of.

The venue itself is beautiful, there are various options for inside/outside reception plans, and it comes fully furnished. The value of this place was amazing. Everywhere else I looked in the vicinity (central Austin) was at least double or triple the price. Plus they provided tables and chairs without a fee, and enough parking spaces for all our guests. We had about 50 people at our wedding and it was the perfect size.
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Alexandra Sent on 08/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

We had our wedding at NCH Museum on Saturday August 17th 2019 and it was just the most beautiful/perfect venue for our special day. All the photos are stunning because the venue truly is beautiful.
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Neill-Cochran House Museum is an Austin gem; such a gorgeous setting! They provide an intimate, historic setting for events ranging from business meetings, luncheons and conferences to weddings, rehearsal dinners, and teas. Their rental fees are among the most affordable in Austin, and they have various options to accommodate events large and small. We are always honored to be able to offer our services at Neill-Cochran House Museum.

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