Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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Please note that weekends at Virginia House (Friday through Sunday) are currently booked through the end of 2021, and from March to November 2022. Although weekend dates are not available during those periods, we are happy to accommodate small weekdays events and photography sessions.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is a museum venue located at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond and the Virginia House is a historic home at 4301 Sulgrave Road in Richmond, Virginia.
Host your special event at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture or the Virginia House! These two unique properties offer a variety of spaces and layouts to suit your needs, whether you are planning an elegant wedding ceremony or reception or both!
Facilities and Capacity
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
This museum, centrally located on historic N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, offers versatile locations for weddings of all sizes. The events team will work with you to find the right combination of indoor or outdoor locations across the property to suit events of almost any size.
Capacity
- Seated ceremony, indoor: 120-150
- Standing reception, indoor: 250
- Banquet-style reception, indoor: 150
- Seated ceremony, outdoor: 250+
Amenities
- Centrally located on N Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond
- Ample free parking
- Kitchen access for approved caterers
- Easy access from I-95 and I-64
- Flexible set-up times
- (Optional) Gallery access during events
Virginia House
A romantic English Tudor manor house, was relocated to Richmond's Windsor Farms neighborhood in 1925. Nestled on a hillside overlooking the James River and surrounded by nearly eight acres of grounds and gardens designed by Charles Freeman Gillette, it is the perfect backdrop for portraits, ceremonies, and receptions. Preserved with original woodwork and antiques, the house itself maintains its original character while offering modern amenities necessary for large gatherings and special occasions.
Capacity
- Standing reception, indoor: 150
- Banquet-style reception, indoor: 60
- Standing reception, outdoor: 250
- Banquet-style reception, outdoor: 150
Amenities
- Bridal Suite
- Free street parking
- Kitchen access for approved caterers
- Easy access from I-95 and I-64
- Flexible set-up times
Learn more at https://www.virginiahistory.org/events/host-event or email Events@VirginiaHistory.org!
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Glynis C. Married on 10/24/2020Gorgeous Venue and Completely Accommodating!!!
My fiance and I booked the gorgeous Virginia House and were very much looking forward to our September 2020 event there. Unfortunately, we ended up needing to postpone our event because of the Covid-19 crisis. Virginia House has been super accommodating and happy to be flexible to move the date of our event by a year without charging us anything extra. Every interaction including our postponement has been amazing and exceeded expectations. Highly recommended! -
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Erin O. Married on 12/07/2019Easy - creative space
After meeting with Laura and discovering the variety of options in how we can fill the space, we are very excited to host our wedding reception here. Great location within city limits and proximity to our ceremony venue at a different location downtown...not to mention the given connections to other vendors. Looking forward to pulling all the threads together! -
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Destiny Married on 10/19/2019Elegant and Classy!
This venue is everything we didn't know we were looking for. Laura at the museum is so nice and from the first encounter with her at the venue showing, she gave us all of the info we needed, asked all of our questions and showed each space available for rent. We ended up booking shortly after that and are so excited for our October wedding! The space is so elegant, sophisticated and spacious! We are counting down the days :)
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Monday–Sunday, 10–5
Virginia Museum of History & Culture frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Virginia Museum of History & Culture?
- Chairs
- Parking
- Tables
What are the most important characteristics of Virginia Museum of History & Culture in terms of venue type, style and location?
- Art Gallery
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Historic Building
- Museum
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Virginia Museum of History & Culture for wedding events?
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Virginia Museum of History & Culture offer?
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Virginia Museum of History & Culture offer for wedding events?
- Preferred Vendors Only
- Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Virginia Museum of History & Culture have available for wedding events?
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Tables
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