Virginia Museum of History & Culture

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is a museum wedding 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 paid parking
• Kitchen access for approved caterers
• Easy access from I-95 and I-64
• (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: 80
• Banquet-style reception, indoor: 60
• Standing reception, outdoor: 150
• Banquet-style reception, outdoor: 150

Amenities

• Bridal Suite
• Free street parking
• Kitchen access for approved caterers
• Easy access from I-95 and I-64