1940 Air Terminal Museum

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 160 seated guests

About this venue

Celebrate your special event in Houston’s Historic Airport Terminal , a beautiful and rare example of classic Art Deco architecture from the golden age of flight. With its intimate setting and rich aviation history, our grand central space and museum exhibits will provide your guests with an unexpected and unique experience during your wedding or special event. Housed in the former Houston Air Terminal, the Museum Atrium is a stunning two-story curvilinear setting with timeless style. The building's art deco design and original marble floors are an instant inspiration for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Seated guest capacity

10-160

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

8325 Travelair St, Houston, TX 77061

Our event spaces

Museum Atrium

Let Your Wedding Take Flight at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum

The Museum Atrium, our grand central space, is a stunning two-story curvilinear setting for 160 guests. One of our most flexible spaces, this airy space is perfect for customizing your large scale event with the option for tenting on the building's exterior.

Guest capacity

10-160 Seated

10-200 Standing

Square footage

2,300

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Outside Catering and alcohol are allowed 4-hours to set up and 1-hour to clean up Use of Tables and chairs including setup and breakdown. Access to the museum exhibits, 1942 vintage plane and airport ramp during your event Linens included (white, ivory, navy or black) Up to 2-hours for a photoshoot (photographer not included) Friendly Onsite Venue Manager Onsite security officers Pre and post event cleaning Ample parking A 20% deposit and signed contract is required to book your date

Room cost

$2,500-$6,000, based on guest count and event time

Museum Atrium

Let Your Wedding Take Flight at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum

The Museum Atrium, our grand central space, is a stunning two-story curvilinear setting for 160 guests. One of our most flexible spaces, this airy space is perfect for customizing your large scale event with the option for tenting on the building's exterior.

Guest capacity

10-160 Seated

10-200 Standing

Square footage

2,300

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Outside Catering and alcohol are allowed 4-hours to set up and 1-hour to clean up Use of Tables and chairs including setup and breakdown. Access to the museum exhibits, 1942 vintage plane and airport ramp during your event Linens included (white, ivory, navy or black) Up to 2-hours for a photoshoot (photographer not included) Friendly Onsite Venue Manager Onsite security officers Pre and post event cleaning Ample parking A 20% deposit and signed contract is required to book your date

Room cost

$2,500-$6,000, based on guest count and event time

Available services that can be provided by 1940 Air Terminal Museum

Services & amenities

Clean up
Dance floor
Event rentals
Event staff
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free

Rentals

Linens
Standard Chairs

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

Wedding
•Verified review
•Hannah S.•May 21, 2024
I would reccommend this unique wedding venue to anyone! We had such a great time, very professional staff and great communication through and through. We had 160 guest invited and 155 guest show up, there was still plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable.
Best night of my life!
•Verified review•Incentivized review
•Holly R.•Nov 27, 2023
When I first started my search for a wedding venue, I had no idea what I was doing and through ZOLA, I stumbled across the 1940 Air Terminal. Little did I know, it would turn out to be the best "accident" ever and lead to the most amazing experience over the year I was planning my wedding -- Juan is so nice and wonderfully professional and accommodating! And the night of our wedding was truly a dream. The venue looked STUNNING -- far surpassed my vision -- and everyone has been talking about how beautiful and unique the venue was. I am so thankful it worked out for my husband and I to have our wedding at this venue -- it was truly gorgeous and totally different to what someone would expect. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone -- ten out of ten in my book!!!

Preferred vendors of 1940 Air Terminal Museum

Caterer

David Alcorta Catering

Houston, TX

Decor

A Finer Event

Houston, TX

Lighting

Gtx Productions

Houston, TX

Caterer

Goode Company Catering

Our pricing is not based on the time of year.

Our pricing is not based on the time of year.

The Museum allows you to have wine, beer, and alcohol at your event. We do not have a liquor license and require all alcohol to be contained in an open bar set up. All alcohol must be served by at TABC certified bartender.

Yes. The Museum parking lot has a capacity of approximately 75 spaces. Additional street parking is available on Travelair Street in front of the Museum and in a parking lot directly across the street.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

All rentals include the following: Outside Catering and alcohol are allowed 4-hours to set up and 1-hour to clean up Use of Tables and chairs Access to the museum exhibits, 1942 vintage plane and airport ramp during your event Linens included (white, ivory, navy or black) Up to 2-hours for an engagement shoot (photographer not included) Friendly Onsite Venue Manager Onsite security officers to keep guests safe Pre and post event cleaning Ample paved parking adjacent to Museum, including overflow parking across from Museum Amazing Museum volunteers to escort guests on the airport ramp to view our vintage plane

Each reservation includes a minimum of 4-hours of event time. In addition, 4-hours to set up and 1-hour to clean up. Events can go until midnight.

A 20% non-refundable deposit and signed rental agreement are required to secure your date. Personal checks, credit cards, or cash are all accepted. The final balance is due 7 days prior to your event date.

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