Our cocktail hour was throughout the museum and reception was in the atrium attached to the museum. The space was perfect for our wedding. We knew we wanted it in downtown Baltimore and we knew we were going to have over 250 guests and the museum was able to accomodate us and provide a fun atmosphere for our guests. Our contact was Kelly Hawkins and she did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly. She was super flexible and very responsive. She gave us her cell phone number closer to the wedding date so we could text her anytime we needed something. I certainly reccommend this venue for anyone looking for a fun atmosphere for a wedding or other event. The atrium is a large space and more plain than other venues we looked at, but with some colorful linens we were able pull everything together. I think the atrium could work for various themes and events. Also, the museum was very reasonably priced compared to other museums and venues we looked into downtown.

Port Discovery: If you’re looking for a unique venue, this is it! We had been looking for something outside the box, something cooler and more impressive than a typical ballroom. We liked the idea of an industrial space, but struggled to find something large enough and affordable. We fell in love with the Atrium at Port Discovery immediately! 10,000 square feet, with mile-high glass ceilings, and right in our budget. Furthermore, Kelly Hawkins was a joy to work with. While she is often difficult to get a hold of, once you have her, she gives her full energy and attention. She was willing to go above and beyond to make our day perfect. She ran around the museum all night during the reception taking care of all the behind-the-scenes details. She made sure the lighting was just right, and, when the AC stopped working, she called in reinforcements to get giant fans to help keep our guests cool and comfortable. Our guests loved the venue, despite the unexpected heat, and it definitely set the tone for an all-night party!