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The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is the perfect prescription for your wedding ceremony, reception, or other special event with opulent “New Orleans” party ambiance. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our venue features a lush 2200 sq ft courtyard that can be transformed into your dream wedding ceremony or reception venue.


The courtyard is characterized by high-rising brick walls, towering tropical botanicals, and a jasmine archway backed by a charming fountain, all of which are illuminated by vintage streetlamps and bistro lights hung over the brick patio. The courtyard is a picturesque setting for ceremonies of up to 130 guests (with room for the aisle). Receptions can also be hosted in the courtyard, with room for 70 seated guests or 150 in a cocktail style setting.


While the museum itself is not used as an indoor venue, the first floor of our historic 19th century building will be open for your guests to enjoy the authentic rustic charm and vintage ambiance. Share an unforgettable celebration with your guests, surrounded by the decadence and romance of New Orleans past.

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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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

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?

Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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 New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

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Alison Sent on 03/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful courtyard

The pharmacy museum was the perfect setting for our wedding ceremony. The staff were so helpful and welcoming. The courtyard was absolutely stunning and made it feel so secluded— even though the location is right on the middle of everything. I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else and definitely recommend it!’
Candace
Candace Sent on 02/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Venue magic!

Just the dreamiest venue we could have ever partnered with. We are thrilled beyond words to have had our anniversary celebration in their courtyard. Their team is as sweet as can be and the space itself has it's own magical presence. It truly was the perfect backdrop for our joy filled day and we will be forever grateful to have booked with them! All the praise - long live the Pharmacy Museum!
Kara
Kara Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect small reception location

NOPM is the perfect small, intimate location for your event. It is stunningly beautiful, the staff are so sweet and responsive. This venue is everything you could dream of for your wedding. The courtyard was so beautiful at night with all of the decorations, the museum offered so many spots for incredible photos. I can’t recommend the location enough, we are so happy with our choice.
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Evita Sent on 08/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!!!

The staff was awesome and understanding!!
The venue is beautiful and romantic!!
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 03/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Courtyard Ceremony Location!

The pharmacy museum was such an amazing place for our wedding ceremony. It was gorgeous and the perfect size! The museum was affordable and looked AMAZING in all the photographs! Stephanie and Liz were so easy to work with. We had about 60 guests and it was the perfect size. The courtyard is already SO charming so we didn't require any additional decor other than chairs and some nice florals at the arch. I could NOT be happier - it was intimate and perfect, like our own private garden ceremony. It's also really nice because you don't hear all the noise and commotion from the quarter in the courtyard. : )
I highly recommend getting married here!!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 03/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Impressed!

I am highly impressed by the management and services provided by the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. We had our wedding and reception here in February 2020. Since we live out of State, we booked this venue online without ever seeing it in person. Needless to say, I was super nervous about our decision in the beginning! However, after our very first call with the Pharmacy management, our minds were immediately put at ease. Stephanie, Liz, and the entire staff are so friendly, responsive, and downright organized! They sent me everything I asked for – including multiple photos, videos, a recommended vendor list, and a detailed floorplan. They were on top of anything we needed and made sure that our wedding went off without a hitch.

I was slightly concerned about the transition of the space from the ceremony to the reception but even that went seamlessly. With the help of our wedding coordinator’s team, the guests were moved into the museum immediately after the ceremony to grab a drink and explore the exhibits while the space was flipped for the reception. It really was perfect.

From the moment we saw the venue in person we were in love. The courtyard is truly magical. It has a special historic look as well as elegant and personal. We really didn’t even need to bring in any decorations because of all the natural beauty in the space.

My husband and I are extremely happy with how everything turned out and we have heard nothing but nice things from our guests about the museum. I highly encourage future brides to check this place out, you will not regret it!
Krystal
Krystal Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space - no decor necessary!

We held our ceremony with about 60 guests in the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum courtyard. The space is beautiful as-is -- we only rented chairs and put down a deposit on a clear tent in case of rain -- no other decorations or flowers necessary! They also had buckets for people to grab drinks on their way out to the second line. Everyone at the venue was a pleasure to work with, and I even think they helped to set up chairs when my coordinator was running behind on the day of. The cost was also low if you're renting out for an hour. All-in-all choosing the NOPM as our ceremony site was an excellent decision -- highly recommend!!
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Heather Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

We got married there of course it was amazing!

Wow If you could see the photos, This venue is amazing!! Stephanie and Liz were 2 of the best people to work with. Our event went off with out a hitch. The courtyard is amazing and has its own beauty and charm. We needed more time and they were flexible. Staff during the event were helpful and great to work with!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I were married at this Museum, and it was an amazing experience! They allowed us to tour the entire museum the day before our ceremony, and it was amazing! For a beautiful courtyard and just a quirky, informative museum with amazing people who work there - everyone should visit when in NOLA.
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Clara Sent on 06/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony for ~90 people in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, and it was absolutely perfect! If you haven’t seen the courtyard, take a few mins to pop in and you’ll be blown away. It’s lush, cozy, and inviting. The brick walls and fountain in the background and gorgeous extras in an already stunning courtyard. The place is so beautiful you barely need additional decor; we added a couple flowers and candles, and that’s it. And inside the museum is stunning as well, with all the old medicinal jars and equipment. There’s plenty of space for the bridal party to gather upstairs before the ceremony begins, and we treated our guests to champagne before our second line, served from the awesome old soda fountain near the entrance. Stephanie and the rest of the team at the Pharmacy are so easy to work with and made sure everything went smoothly in the planning process and on the day of. (We even had Stephanie officiate our ceremony, and she was wonderful.) If you’re looking for a beautiful ceremony venue, a cozy outdoor space for rehearsal dinner, or a cocktail hour, you cannot go wrong with the stunning and charming Pharmacy Museum courtyard.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum frequently asked questions

The space offered by New Orleans Pharmacy Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in professionalism.
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