Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Rochester Museum and Science Center is a diverse museum wedding venue located in Rochester, New York. From open-air spaces to a one-of-a-kind setting, this venue offers something to suit every event vision. Here, couples can wed surrounded by science, nature, and knowledge.

Facilities and Capacity

Rochester Museum and Science Center offers several event locations to choose from to suit all themes and styles. Engagement parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, elopements, ceremonies, and receptions can all be accommodated here. For a ceremony surrounded by nature, the Cunningham Nature Center provides the perfect location. Here, couples can exchange their vows in a grove of cathedral pines, surrounded by 200 of their friends and loved ones. Guests can admire the various exhibits and wide array of attractions here during a cocktail hour within the facility. For reception events, couples will be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing their main event space. The Eleanor Eisenhart Morris Ballroom and Palm Court is a sophisticated space suitable for up to 60 seated guests. Ornate columns, polished wooden floors, and large picture windows add to the sense of grandeur within this space. This room can be coupled with the Eisenhart Auditorium to suit larger parties. The Auditorium can also serve as an indoor ceremony space for up to 200 guests. The Strasenburgh Planetarium is perfect for those that wish to provide a show that is out of this world at their reception. Here, a star show or laser show can be supplied for a unique celebration with up to 120 attendees.

Services Offered

The administration at Rochester Museum and Science Center aims to provide for all of your needs to make your special day a success. Their dedicated events team will work with you to implement your envisioned occasion. Setup and cleanup can be provided by the on-site event staff to facilitate a stress-free experience.

illustration popular

Venues you may like

See other venues that are popular with couples right now

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?

$4,500

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

$4,500

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum
Park

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Rochester Museum and Science Center

H
Hannah Sent on 08/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about using this venue! We loved how unique it was. We have so many compliments about everyone having a good time!
K
Katrina Sent on 08/07/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I worked with Anita Angelico the wedding coordinator at the Museum, very closely to plan my wedding. I got the idea to have our ceremony in the Planetarium and our reception in Reidman Gallary in the actual museum. Anita suggested that we could have all of the museum's exibhits on that night, so that guests could entertain themselves. The kids loved it! Mario's was the new official Museum caterer, so the food was awesome!! I loved Mario's already as did nearly all of my guests. They helped my mom decorate the reception area, which had beautiful floor to ceiling windows all around the room. The staff was wonderful and helped my family clean up afterwards. It was a magical night for all.
Rochester,NY
M
Michelle Sent on 10/23/2007
5 out of 5 rating
Super great place to have a wedding. We did our ceremony in the Planetarium. They did a great job with a star show and made our night magical. The reception was in the Eisenhart Auditorium - again, phenominal job!! I planned a wedding from Idaho, they were able to take care of all the details from miles away and we only met once in person.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 12/18/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!

Thank you so much to RMSC for the wedding of our dreams! And shout out to Danielle for keeping a tight ship sailing on! Many of our guests have reached out to let us know it was the best wedding they've ever been to and we are honored! Ceremony in the planetarium was a dream come true and cocktail hour/reception in the museum was icing on the cake.
U
User2440279 Sent on 11/23/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
My wife and I had been looking for a unique venue for our reception. We were surprised to learn that the museum allowed people to use the whole facility for their receptions. From the start the museum was very easy to work with. They use Marios for their caterer so that made the selection of the food effortless. The staff handled every detail in coordination with Marios. We really didn't have to worry/do much to have a beautiful reception. They did all the setup and breakdown of the event. Our guests had the use of the museum for the night providing an entertaining and enjoyable night with something for everyone. We are both thrilled that we had our reception at the museum and would do it again if we had to make the decision again. Chris
U
User2256631 Sent on 08/04/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
RMSC was a great venue for our wedding. We wanted something unique and this fit the bill. Every one of our guests had a great time and could not stop complimenting us. Our ceremony was on the patio and the staff did a great job setting up for us even with our unusual decorations. We were also able to use the Cunningham house which worked out perfectly for our pre-ceremony traditions. We had such a fun time and I know all of our guests did too, it definitely made our wedding day that much more memorable.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

6

Map

Rochester Museum and Science Center frequently asked questions

Rochester Museum and Science Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Rochester Museum and Science Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Rochester Museum and Science Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Rochester Museum and Science Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Rochester Museum and Science Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Rochester Museum and Science Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Rochester Museum and Science Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Rochester Museum and Science Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Rochester Museum and Science Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in flexibility.
View next Museum Weddings

Other vendors in Buffalo for your wedding

Wedding Venues