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Old Courthouse Museum
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Old Courthouse Museum

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Welcome to the Old Courthouse Museum! Your event deserves a special setting, and we welcome and encourage the use of this unique and beautiful public and historic treasure. Made of local Sioux Quartzite, construction was completed in 1893 and for many years, the building served as a courthouse and public offices. Becoming a museum in 1974, it is now the perfect event venue with something for everyone; children and adults alike.

With its hardwood floors, gorgeous woodwork, detailed paintings, stained glass windows, soft lighting, and grand staircase, the Old Courthouse Museum provides a unique atmosphere -inside and out- for any occasion.

The public areas at the Old Courthouse Museum available for special events are the Courtroom, Law Library, first floor hallway, and outdoor cobblestone Reardon Plaza. Special events include weddings, receptions, meetings, dinners, photo/ film shoots, parties, etc.

Floor plans and size and capacity figures are provided to help you determine the space that best suits your needs.

For further assistance and information about the Siouxland Heritage Museums, please call (605) 367-4210 ext 3016 or email tseiner@minnehahacounty.org.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
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?

Event Planner

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Old Courthouse Museum

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Shaina Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service

We absolutely loved our vendor! They were courteous and very affordable. I would recommend them to anyone!
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Geri Sent on 05/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

We were so happy we went with the Old Courthouse Museum. The building is gorgeous! Staci was amazing to work with. Was super responsive and worked with our schedule. I knew we had nothing to worry about with her in charge.
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Amanda Sent on 10/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
A hidden gem in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls. This beautiful historic building was the stage for our perfect day. Not only does the venue offer a perfect setting for beautiful wedding portraits, it also was the perfect touch of class and ambiance for our vows. The event coordinator was very kind, on point, and professional. The price point was amazingly reasonable. I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat.
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Liz Sent on 06/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
While we did not have our wedding ceremony here, the museum is one of my favorite historical sites in the city. When weather threatened my wedding day outdoor photos and my 300$ hair and makeup, I called the museum for a plan B. Though my wedding was only a week away, they were wonderful, immediately assuring me the building would be available and booked us for the wedding day photo shoot for only a small fee. On day of wedding they welcomed my rowdy wedding party and the rain even held off for outdoor photos around the building. I was so thankful I doubled the fee and told them to keep it as a donation to help preserve the building. Only issue was it being pretty hot inside, and that was to be expected with the age of the site.
Alissa
Alissa Sent on 08/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We knew from the get go that we wanted to get married in a historical location. We knew right away that the Old Courthouse Museum had to be it. The venue is absolutely beautiful. The people there are very accommodating and will meet with you whenver need be. They had the place set up perfectly the night before so there we no worries and everyone there made us feel less stressful. Such a beautiful, friendly, accommodating place. Great location.
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Katy Sent on 06/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED having our wedding reception here!! We worked with Tracy from start to finish, who was great. Whenever I emailed her, she responded promptly, even if I had just one question. She was very knowledgable about the whole process. We were able to take beautiful pictures in the courtyard, all around the outside of the building, in the balcony, etc. The courtroom is so beautiful, we hardly needed any decorations. The perfect size, too. And a built-in dance floor!
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Megan Sent on 04/23/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Tracy at the Old Courthouse Museum was wonderful to work with. She made sure everything was ready to go for us on the day of our wedding. The Old Courthouse Museum was a beautiful place to hold the reception and needed very little decorating to make it magnificent!
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T Sent on 08/23/2011
4.9 out of 5 rating
We hosted our rehearsal dinner here. What an absolutely beautiful building with stunning rooms! We had such a great experience working with the coordinator - she was so flexible and willing to help make our event just what we wanted. Couldn't have asked for anything better!
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Ariel Sent on 08/28/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great Venue with lots of flexibility

We LOVED having the Old Courthouse Museum as our venue. It was gorgeous and Staci was wonderful to work with. It was great having an outdoor venue for the ceremony and such a fun indoor venue for the reception. The flexibility to bring in our own alcohol was great as well. The only harder thing is the kitchen is not a full catering kitchen so some things are harder to bring in. And there are some restrictions like no candles or glitter, but those are minor.
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Ashley Sent on 07/07/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved our wedding at the Old Courthouse Museum! We had the ceremony in the outdoor plaza. It was beautiful and the perfect size for our 130 guests. It was also so reassuring to know that we had several back-up plans if it rained. We had our reception at the museum as well, and I thought it was such a cool touch that guests were allowed to walk through the exhibits all night. Yes, there are a lot of restrictions (the no real candles rule in particular is kind of a bummer), but I completely understand wanting to preserve the building. Staci is easy to work with and always answered our questions in a timely manner. I especially appreciated her willingness to work with us extra closely in the few weeks leading up to the wedding. The Old Courthouse Museum is a gorgeous space with tons of character, and I would highly recommend it for any couple looking for something a little different!
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We have performed at many events at the Old Court House Museum. What a wonderfully unique location for a wedding and reception. They also have a ton of great places to take photos

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This exquisite museum being a landmark of downtown Sioux Falls for many years is the perfect venue for any occasion or celebration. Tracy along with the rest of the museum staff take such pride in preserving the beauty and history of the building so they can share it with you for your event. The feel and history of such a great landmark gives your guests an outstanding experience from the beautiful outdoor corridor to the courtroom and law library on 2nd floor.

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Old Courthouse Museum frequently asked questions

Old Courthouse Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Old Courthouse Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Old Courthouse Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Old Courthouse Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Old Courthouse Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
Old Courthouse Museum is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.4 in flexibility.
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