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Reception
$20,000 starting price
Ceremony
$5,000 starting price
Reception
$20,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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On WeddingWire since 2023

The Vanderbilt Museum or "Eagle's Nest" is a stunning Spanish Revival Mansion in Centerport, NY. It is a one-of-a-kind, magical wedding venue located on Long Island's North Shore or "Gold Coast." It was the former summer home of William Vanderbilt II, who resided there from 1910 -1944. The panoramic views of Northport Harbor are second to none, providing endless photo opportunities.

The Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard boasts incredible and unique architecture and materials and abuts continuous, open decorative gardens. There are two reflection pools overlooking the landscape and Harbor. The 6000 square foot Celebration Tent sits upon what was once Mr. Vanderbilt’s golf course, offering magnificent views and remarkable backdrops. The Tent is an ideal location for wedding receptions and larger celebrations of up to 250 guests, while the historic courtyard can be used for cocktail parties, in conjunction with the tent or seated dinners for up to 125 guests. The Rose Garden overlooks Northport Bay and features a reflecting pool fountain, historical columns, and decorative Samuel Yellin iron gates and is an idyllic backdrop for photography.

The Vanderbilt Museum hosts only one event a week, to ensure best in class service, each Saturday from Mid-May to Mid-October.

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?

$20,000

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

$20,000

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?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables
Transportation

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

12

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
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Reviews of Vanderbilt Museum

4.4 out of 5 rating
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5 Reviews
88% recommend it
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    4.6 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.4/5 5 reviews
Google
4.6/5 572 reviews
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Ellie B. Sent on 09/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond my expectations!

I had my wedding at The Vanderbilt museum on 8/26/2023 and it was the most incredible day! The site itself is stunning, so even on the worst day it still would be a gorgeous venue. I chose to do my wedding slightly different then most did at The Vanderbilt and Lisha was more than accommodating in helping to make it all come together! She is incredible and has great enegery and truly wants you to have the best day. She goes above and beyond to help make your day as perfect as you would want it and help your vision come to light! She was incredibly responsive to any questions I had throughout the whole process. Also the other staff involved on the wedding day, such as the gold cart valet attendants were all great and everything seemed to go smoothly. There is nothing like this venue anywhere else on long island and all our friends and family felt like they took a trip to europe! I worked with East End Caterers since you have to hire an outside vendor and they have done numerous weddings at The Vanderbilt so they made everything go super smooth as well (will leave a review with them also!)
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Jillian Sent on 08/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I booked the Vanderbilt with Carol back in January 2017. At the time all I knew was that we would be provided with tables and chairs for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Early 2018, I began speaking to Sarah who was a new hire. I am so grateful for her throughout this whole process. I had a billion questions and she helped me with all of them. She was very accommodating to my husband and I. The day of the wedding, of course the weather was not perfect. There was a steady mist all day, thankfully not pouring. At about 3 PM we had to make the decision of where to have the ceremony. We stayed with it outside and thankfully it worked out, though you could barely see the sailboats. We had the most perfect wedding.
User2648946 Sent on 06/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Vanderbilt Museum is the most magical venue for a wedding. We had our cocktail hour in the courtyard of the Mansion house and the reception in the tent. It was beautiful. Carol is the best.
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