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  • 2017

York County History Center

Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Outside Vendors

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

The Agricultural and Industrial Museum is not your ordinary wedding venue. It is a living piece of history, and the perfect place to begin the rest of yours.

Step through our gates and into a world where the past and present intertwine seamlessly. A sun-warmed brick courtyard, draped in the soft, golden glow of café lighting, sets an instantly romantic tone with its timeless architecture and breathtaking central statue creating a ceremony backdrop unlike anything you will find elsewhere. This is a space as unique as the love story it holds, one that reflects and elevates the individuality of every couple who chooses it.

Inside, the experience only deepens. The elegant lobby invites your guests to linger over cocktails in an atmosphere that is as sophisticated as it is welcoming, while the legendary Hall of Giants opens before you in all its awe-inspiring grandeur with soaring ceilings, sweeping space, and endless possibility for the dinner, dancing, and celebration you have always envisioned.

Beyond the celebrated event spaces, your guests are invited to wander through the museum's storied galleries, taking in the rich history and one-of-a-kind exhibits that make this venue so extraordinary. And they will have it all to themselves. For the duration of your celebration, the entire museum is exclusively yours, completely closed to the public, so every corner of this remarkable space belongs to you and the people you love most.

Whether you are dreaming of an intimate gathering or a grand affair, our multi-space layout allows your wedding to unfold naturally, each moment in its perfect setting. No cookie-cutter packages, no compromise. Just your vision, beautifully realized.

History holds the walls. Love fills the room. Your story begins here.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 131 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Chairs
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

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Reviews of York County History Center

Weddingwire
4.9/5 12 reviews
Google
4.7/5 182 reviews
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Lindzy Sent on 09/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unique wedding venue with amazing price

We only looked at two venues and stopped after finding the musuem. The price you literally can not beat for everything you get with it. We had a small intimate wedding of about 53 people and everyone came up to me at the end of the night raving about the location. They loved being able to explore the museum throughout the night. Half way through the wedding process we got a new event coordinator and there were a few times were there was miscommunication but overall it was a good experience. The courtyard with the trees and lighting was perfect for our ceremony and the exposed brick looked amazing in pictures. The lobby was the perfect size for reception and you dont have to do much to it because it's already so pretty inside.
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Julia Sent on 02/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unique venue, great value

The York Agricultural & Industrial Museum is the only venue we looked at when finding a location for our wedding! We instantly loved the unique location, the flexibility of the spaces, the museum for guests to explore, and the incredible value. Brodi, the event coordinator, was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, from picking other vendors to deciding on layout and everything in between. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour in the Lobby and our reception in the Hall of Giants. We had about 110 guests and there was the perfect amount of space. We were told by many of our guests that this was the coolest place they had ever gone for a wedding!
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Claire Sent on 10/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

The museum is a beautiful venue and Brodi was the single most helpful person we worked with when planning our wedding. We used the museum for both our ceremony (in the courtyard) and reception (cocktails and dancing in the lobby, dinner in the Hall of Giants).

Working with Brodi was so easy: she is responsive, helpful, and attentive; it really felt like she went the extra mile to help use during planning. The museum staff was professional and courteous.

The courtyard is beautiful and the flowering trees were an unexpected bonus for us. The exhibits can remain open during your event, allowing guests to wander at their leisure. There was plenty of space, and nothing felt too crowded.

We got a tremendous value using this venue. Similar venues are often double the price, and do not have the flexibility that was provided here.
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Riley Sent on 10/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

The agricultural & industrial museum was the PERFECT place for our wedding. The guests were able to look at all of the exhibits while we took family pictures and couple pictures. Plenty of space for the tables and the dancing. Rental coordinator was amazing to work with and the staff was friendly every time we stopped in to plan!
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Alexandria Sent on 10/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating

LOVED IT! Can't say enough good things

We got married at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum on 09/15/18. Brodi and the staff were great from the start. Our guests loved having the museum to walk thru the entire event, and the price point was perfect.
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Lexi Sent on 11/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having our wedding reception at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum! It is a unique museum and an affordable venue that helped make our wedding perfect! Because there are several different rooms available we were able to have separate spaces for dinner and dancing. We also opted to pay a little extra to have the galleries open and it was worth every penny. Guests loved having another activity to do during the wedding if they didn't feel like dancing. Their coordinator Brodi was very flexible and worked with our work schedules to find times to meet and help make our wedding vision a reality.
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Brittany Sent on 11/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Agricultural and Industrial Museum is the most underrated, under utilized, incredible venue in York, PA. It's the best wedding venue you've never heard of.

Pros: Absolutely beautiful and unique venue. Good for guests with kids - you can choose to have the museum open during your reception so your guests can see the exhibits. A piece of York history. Organized. Our liaison at the museum was super friendly and answered all of our questions. Our guests repeatedly told us that this is the most fun and unique wedding they've ever been to.

Cons: Hall of Giants does not have air conditioning and can be hot in 90+ degree weather. Other than than, it's comfortable. Also, they need to spend more on marketing so people actually learn about this hidden gem!
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Blair Sent on 11/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for a place that's unique, affordable, and absolutely stunning, this is the venue for you! We just got married here in early October, and it was perfection. Brodi, our contact for the wedding, was fabulous. She was responsive, organized, answered my million emails with enthusiasm, and made our day great. We got married in the courtyard, had our reception in the Hall of Giants (which is beautiful with the giant light-up Reddy Watt!), and opened the museum up during cocktails. Our guests loved being able to explore the museum between the ceremony and dinner, and we got so many positive comments on the venue. It was truly special. Book this venue, people! You won't be disappointed!
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Clint Sent on 01/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our experience with the Agriculture and Industrial Museum was amazing! Not only were we able to have our ceremony and reception in a truly unique venue; we were also able to allow our guests the chance to tour the museum. It created an experience that really resonated well with our guests. We still receive compliments on how much fun everyone had! The staff was very accommodating through the entire process. The flexibility offered in accessory services (rental of A/V equipment, tables, etc.) allowed us to easily navigate the process of a “do it yourself” wedding. We would definitely recommend contacting the York Heritage Trust to explore the options of a wedding in York City!
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Natalie Sent on 06/17/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous & unique venue!

We had our wedding at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum last week and I can't speak highly enough of the flexibility and value you receive when hosting your wedding here. It is such a unique and awesome place - all of our guests loved being able to walk through the exhibits during cocktail hour and the reception and photos turn out awesome with the brick/industrial vibe. We had our ceremony in the courtyard and reception in the lobby which was perfect for our 80 guests. If you love to plan events, this venue is for you! I was able to have everything exactly how I wanted. You do have to hire every vendor, as the venue does not provide that but it is so worth the extra work. You won't find a comparable beautiful and affordable venue around! The location in the city is close to lots of parking and restaurants, so guests that arrived early and stayed late were able to find fun bars to hang out. It's close to many nice hotels and Penn Park (a block away) was great to have our pre-ceremony photos taken.
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Wonderful venues for weddings. Jeff and I had our wedding reception at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum and it was so lovely and magical. We have also played wedding music at this beautiful museum and attended other weddings and functions at the other museums, and it truly is a unique and beautiful option for a wedding ceremony and/or reception.

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York County History Center frequently asked questions

York County History Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by York County History Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
York County History Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
York County History Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
York County History Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
York County History Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
York County History Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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