Akron Art Museum

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Picture your wedding at the Akron Art Museum, where artistic charm meets timeless elegance. The sleek, contemporary architecture provides a stunning backdrop, perfect for capturing every moment. Walk down the aisle surrounded by captivating art, with access to the museum's enchanting garden and terrace for outdoor ceremonies or receptions. The museum also offers gallery access during cocktail hour at no extra charge, letting guests enjoy the beauty of art. From vows exchanged with a view of the city skyline in the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden to dancing in the Beatrice Knapp McDowell crystal atrium, the Akron Art Museum offers a unique and unforgettable setting for your special day.

Seated guest capacity

30-250

Venue type

Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308

Our event spaces

Beatrice Knapp McDowell Grand Lobby

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Akron Art Museums grand lobby

This stunning space, defined by its glass and steel architecture, offers a captivating backdrop for your special day. The grand lobby provides an elegant setting, ideal for both wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Guest capacity

30-250 Seated

30-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$3,500-$4,000 for space rental

Bud and Susie Rogers Garden

The ideal downtown oasis for a ceremony, group photos, or cocktail hour

The Bud and Susie Rogers Garden blends a serene garden atmosphere with sweeping, breathtaking views of the city. Whether hosting a wedding ceremony or capturing unforgettable photos, the garden offers a picturesque and captivating backdrop for any occasion.

Guest capacity

30-250 Seated

30-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Room cost

$1,800 for ceremony only, $1,500 to add on to the grand lobby rental