Gibbes Museum of Art

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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 $3,000 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Located in the heart of the Historic District, Charleston’s premier art museum offers a setting rich with history and charm for unforgettable events. The Gibbes’ Beaux Arts building boasts impressive architectural details and unique spaces with soaring ceilings. Whether you exchange wedding vows under the opulent Tiffany-style art glass dome in the rotunda gallery, host a corporate soiree in the classical garden, or plan an exclusive viewing of a special exhibition, you’ll give guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of Charleston’s most beautiful spaces.

Seated guest capacity

  • 400

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries
  • Parks, Gardens
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Fellows Reception Hall

1st Floor Event Space

Just beyond the front doors of the Gibbes, guests are welcomed by 11-foot ceilings, original crown molding, porcelain tile, and hardwood floors. The 1905 window and door openings add a touch of old Charleston to a very polished and modern sense of hospitality. The reception hall offers a glass curtain wall providing views of the classical garden—the perfect backdrop for any private event. The exposed brick walls and rose marble flooring throughout exude a timeless elegance.

Guest capacity

Up to 170 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,925

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