The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is a museum wedding venue situated in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This picturesque location celebrates the history of the classic old west and offers a rich and vibrant backdrop for weddings of all shapes and sizes. It features stunning surroundings and an attentive events team who are available to help you actualize your wedding vision. A half-hour drive from Tampa, the museum is within walking distance from a host of local attractions including the South Yacht Basin and Vinoy Park. For guests traveling from further afield, it is also just twenty minutes from the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Facilities and Capacity

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art offers a variety of event spaces for couples to avail of to create a memorable wedding experience. The Arroyo features an imported sandstone interior, a 20 ft. waterfall, and an ornate bronze sculpture court with 3,400 square feet of event space. It can accommodate up to 160 standing guests and 120 for a seated reception. With over 5,800 square feet of space, the Raymond James Mesa Hall is the venue’s largest space, offering couples a pristine canvas to create their masterpiece. Versatile and expansive, it can seat up to 420 guests and can accommodate 600 for standing receptions. Finally, the Canyon room offers intimate and inviting surroundings for couples looking for a feeling of old-timey warmth and comfort. Featuring a carved western-style saloon bar, it can accommodate standing receptions of up to 150 attendees and up to 70 guests for a seated banquet.

Services Offered

A team of event coordination professionals is on-hand to help make your special day run smoothly and seamlessly. Led by Director of Events, Holly Rogers, they will assist you with every detail to ensure that you can enjoy your day to the absolute fullest. They offer a range of in-house catering, bar, and rental packages to best suit both your wedding vision and budget. They can accommodate events of up to four hours with two hours for setup, 90 minutes for cleanup, and two hours of access to galleries. This also includes security, tables, chairs, and full use of their state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. An array of additional services are also available, including catering, full bar, WiFi, dance floor rental, and more. Catering options include buffets, family-style, desserts, plated dishes, tastings, cocktail receptions, and hors d’oeuvres. Bar services consist of champagne toasts, cash bar, open bar, house liquor, and specialty beer and wine. A full staff of servers and bartenders is also available to see keep plates and glasses full, and guests happy.