Skip to main content
Weddings
ARE YOU A VENDOR?
The Mariners' Museum and Park
The Mariners' Museum and Park
The Monitor Experience
The Monitor Experience
The Monitor Experience
The Monitor Experience
Our South Courtyard space
Our South Courtyard space
Ceremony on Front Lawn
Ceremony on Front Lawn
The Starboard Package
The Starboard Package
The Main Lobby
The Main Lobby
The Port Package
The Port Package
The Port Package
The Port Package
The Port Package
The Port Package

Interested in this vendor?

Our South Courtyard space
1 / 10

Pricing information

Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$5,500 starting price
Reception
$4,500 starting price
Ceremony
$4,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Dec.

Attributes highlighted by couples

Unique aesthetic style
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2013

Every love story is unique. We believe your wedding day should be the same.


The Mariners' Museum and Park, located in Newport News, Virginia, offers a collection of venues for any taste and occasion. An elegant courtyard, a lakeside overlook, and a private banquet room are only a small part of what our incredibly versatile site has to offer. The Mariners’ Museum and Park is considered a hidden gem in central Newport News, with options perfect for a wedding of any kind or size with room for up to 200 guests. Our historic hidden courtyard is complete with a fountain and twinkle lights, and our elegant lobby glows with illumination from our 1893 lighthouse lens. From sophisticated to whimsical, you're sure to find the perfect space here at the Museum and our surrounding 550-acre Park. Our packages are customized based on your wedding size, the timing of your celebration, and, of course, your vision for the day! Our Venue Experiences Team is eager to hear from you and help you turn your ideas into reality, with continued support throughout until your big day!

Messages sent successfully.

Bundle and save time!
Contact The Mariners' Museum and Park and their preferred vendors

  • The Mariners' Museum and Park
  • Chef by Design
  • Incredible Edibles Bakery
  • Thirty-Three Photography

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?

$5,500

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?

$5,500

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

$4,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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 Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews of The Mariners' Museum and Park

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
34 reviews
95% recommend it
Write a review
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
Write a review
The Mariners' Museum and Park - 1
The Mariners' Museum and Park - 2
The Mariners' Museum and Park - 3
+17 User photos
The Mariners' Museum and Park - 4
Weddingwire
4.8/5 34 reviews
Google
4.8/5 3033 reviews
Toymeka
Toymeka R. Sent on 10/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

The Mariner's Museum has a wonderful staff and they stayed in communication with us the entire time. The garden was beautiful with a fountain and the staff was so helpful with planning the event and contacting the vendors. Our guests were in awe over this venue and were really impressed. Guests were also welcome to explore the museum's exhibits! We had a wonderful wedding thanks to this venue and the great event planning staff.
  • The Mariners' Museum and Park - 5
  • The Mariners' Museum and Park - 6
J
Janet D. Sent on 06/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful garden woodland wedding!

My daughter's wedding event at the Mariner's Museum was an incredibly beautiful and precious event! The ceremony was held outdoors in the South Courtyard and they held a tree-planting ceremony as a form of their new life together. The courtyard was a perfect location! The reception was held in the front, gold-eagle room and everything was picture perfect! Because another wedding event had cancelled, and the COVID restrictions had not been completely lifted (at 1 month prior to the wedding) we were offered the entire museum for the wedding! It was absolutely wonderful! The guests were able to walk through the different galleries and enjoy h'ors d'oeuvres while photos were being taken in the Courtyard, and everything was absolutely perfect! Kelsey from the museum was so friendly and easy to work with. She was incredibly kind and helpful and timely in her responses to my many emails. She was a major part of making my daughter and new son-in-love's special day like a magical fairytale and full of wonderful memories!
  • The Mariners' Museum and Park - 7
  • The Mariners' Museum and Park - 8
  • +3 photos
    The Mariners' Museum and Park - 9
Rose
Rose Sent on 07/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with through COVID

We didn't end up getting married here but I'd still recommend them. When the original shutdown happened in March they immediately went to work on backup and alternate plans with couples. They allowed us to put soft holds on dates in Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 even though our original contract said we could only postpone up to 6 months out. The staff responded pretty quickly to all emails (including pre-COVID) and were great at answering our questions.

Also a good place to get engagement photos!
See all reviews
illustration message review

Are you interested?

Awards

34
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Team

Event Sales Team
Event Sales Team
Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Gwin Entertainment Gwin Entertainment Wedding DJs

The Mariner's Museum is one of those great spots that may not come to mind when you first think about wedding venues. However, they offer a variety of unique indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. I've had the pleasure to work there several times. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. They don't disappear once your event gets going - as is the case at some venues. Whether your guest list is large or small, be sure to check them out!

Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Wedding Officiants

I love this venue! I love the event director too. The two together create a dynamite event! A classy event is sure to be held at The Mariner's Museum!!

Colonial DJs Colonial DJs Wedding DJs

Various locations throughout the museum to have your event. Main Lobby, Huntington Room, or the beautiful courtyard are all great places to get married.

View more endorsements
Preferred Vendors
Chef by Design
Chef by Design
4.9 out of 5 rating , 99 reviews
· Wedding Caterers
Incredible Edibles Bakery
Incredible Edibles Bakery
4.8 out of 5 rating , 379 reviews
· Wedding Cakes
Thirty-Three Photography
Thirty-Three Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 242 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Curated Events Chesapeake
Curated Events Chesapeake
4.9 out of 5 rating , 114 reviews
· Wedding Rentals
The Flower Cupboard
The Flower Cupboard
4.8 out of 5 rating , 61 reviews
· Wedding Florists
Dream Team Events
Dream Team Events
5.0 out of 5 rating , 175 reviews
· Wedding DJs

Map

Addresses map Open Map
illustration visit

Would you like to visit?

Wedding Venues Hampton Roads Museums Hampton Roads
Wedding Venues Newport News Museums Newport News

Other vendors in Hampton Roads for your wedding

Wedding Venues