Museum and Gallery Wedding Venues in Cape Cod

On your special day, you need the right surroundings and perfect atmosphere to share this unique occasion with your family and friends. The Centers for Culture and History in Orleans makes the historic 1834 Meetinghouse and surrounding facilities available for private functions, celebrations, performances, meetings, and other events. Located in the peaceful, seaside town of Orleans on Cape Cod, and only 2 miles from the famous Nauset Beach our Meetinghouse, Hurd Chapel, and surrounding property offer quiet, convenient and flexible spaces with plenty of level, paved parking. We can accommodate up to 80 people for a wedding ceremony, wedding reception, memorial service, cocktail party, rehearsal dinner and/or other celebrations—with or without food service. Our Event Manager will work with you from start to finish ensuring the event is everything you want it to be and more. You can also engage her to assist you as the event planner.

Truly one of the crown jewels of Cape Cod, the Queen Anne-style mansion offers a beautifully restored historic building along with a six acre property featuring sweeping lawns, heirloom trees and two historic gardens. Surrounded by a 400 acre nature preserve, the estate offers both historic character and 21st-century comfort for your private celebration.

Welcome to The Historic Abbey! Whether you are celebrating a wedding, anniversary, birthday, shower, or professional milestone, the staff at the Abbey strive to make every gathering special. We can host up to 250 of your guests for a sit-down dinner. Nothing makes us happier than being able to host your memories, so please think of us for your next special event.