Sandy Spring Museum
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,750 for off-peak dates, and $5,850 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $4,750
Guest capacity
Up to 125 seated guests
About this venue
At Sandy Spring Museum, rustic charm meets modern elegance in our exceptional spaces. Set on seven beautiful wooded acres with multiple event and meeting spaces, Sandy Spring Museum is an endless stream of potential & possibilities. Whether your special day is traditional, formal, casual, contemporary, modern, or eclectic, our spaces provide a beautiful backdrop and unique scene for every special occasion. Make your next event historic at Sandy Spring Museum! When you secure Sandy Spring Museum for your perfect day, you have our entire amazing space for you and your guests to enjoy - yes, you get the ENTIRE museum!
Our event spaces
Dr. Bird Room
Our largest indoor space, the Dr. Bird Room is completely customizable to meet your need.
Five large windows with opaque shades enable daytime image projection. High above the large, octagonal room are exposed oak trusses supporting a roof topped with a windowed cupola.
Guest capacity
Up to 88 Seated
Up to 165 Standing
Square footage
1,100
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Tables and chairs (you can rent other chairs if preferred) -Projection screen -Sound
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Exhibit Hall & Farquhar Gallery
With rotating art and sculptures, the Exhibit Hall and Farquhar Gallery are spectacular spaces for your ceremony, cocktails, or dancing.
Across from the Dr. Bird Room, the beautiful Exhibit Hall boasts high ceilings with exposed beams and exhibits some of the Museum's historic artifacts and rotating art and sculptures. The Farquhar Gallery adds beautiful scenery and charm to any event.
Guest capacity
Up to 65 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,300
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Garden Courtyard
This tree-lined, level grassy area bordered by beautiful gardens is excellent for outdoor events, with our without tenting.
Our Garden Courtyard is a cozy spot for your ceremony or reception, which features the Pottery Studio as the perfect backdrop.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
2,970
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Dr. Bird Room
Our largest indoor space, the Dr. Bird Room is completely customizable to meet your need.
Five large windows with opaque shades enable daytime image projection. High above the large, octagonal room are exposed oak trusses supporting a roof topped with a windowed cupola.
Guest capacity
Up to 88 Seated
Up to 165 Standing
Square footage
1,100
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Tables and chairs (you can rent other chairs if preferred) -Projection screen -Sound
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Exhibit Hall & Farquhar Gallery
With rotating art and sculptures, the Exhibit Hall and Farquhar Gallery are spectacular spaces for your ceremony, cocktails, or dancing.
Across from the Dr. Bird Room, the beautiful Exhibit Hall boasts high ceilings with exposed beams and exhibits some of the Museum's historic artifacts and rotating art and sculptures. The Farquhar Gallery adds beautiful scenery and charm to any event.
Guest capacity
Up to 65 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,300
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Garden Courtyard
This tree-lined, level grassy area bordered by beautiful gardens is excellent for outdoor events, with our without tenting.
Our Garden Courtyard is a cozy spot for your ceremony or reception, which features the Pottery Studio as the perfect backdrop.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
2,970
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Sandy Spring Museum packages
All-Inclusive Package
2-125 guests
Peak pricing $5,850
Off-peak pricing $4,750
You've said yes, let us handle the rest. When you have your wedding here at Sandy Spring Museum, you get the ENTIRE museum for you and your wedding guests to enjoy. You'll have access to all of our reserveable spaces, both indoor and outdoor, which includes the Dr. Bird Room and Exhibit Hall, as well as rooms for the bridal and groom parties, PLUS seven acres of beautifully wooded grounds - which make for amazing day of photos!
- Dr. Bird Room
- Exhibit Hall
- Farquhar Gallery
- Bridal Suite and Groom's Room
- Garden Courtyard
- Outdoor Grounds (for amazing photos!)
- Simple A/V set-up (microphone, speaker)
- Tables/chairs (linens not included)
- On-Site Parking
- Event set-up; tear down
- Wi-fi
Thursday Package
2-60 guests
Peak pricing $4,550
Off-peak pricing $4,550
Having a small, intimate wedding on a Thursday? We're here for you. You'll receive all the incredible benefits from our All-Inclusive Package, but on a Thursday.
- Dr. Bird Room
- Exhibit Hall
- Farquhar Gallery
- Bridal Suite and Groom's Room
- Garden Courtyard
- Outdoor Grounds (for amazing photos!)
- Simple A/V set-up (microphone, speaker)
- Tables/chairs (linens not included)
- On-Site Parking
- Event set-up; tear down
- Wi-fi
Last Minute Package
2-125 guests
Peak pricing $4,550
Off-peak pricing $4,550
Got engaged yesterday and want to get married next week? Let's do this! If your desired date is 30-days from your inquiry, and we are available, we're just as crazy as you are to say YES. You'll receive all the incredible benefits from our All-Inclusive Package, but on the fly!
- Dr. Bird Room
- Exhibit Hall
- Farquhar Gallery
- Bridal Suite and Groom's Room
- Garden Courtyard
- Outdoor Grounds (for amazing photos!)
- Simple A/V set-up (microphone, speaker)
- Tables/chairs (linens not included)
- On-Site Parking
- Event set-up; tear down
- Wi-fi
Available services that can be provided by Sandy Spring Museum
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Gorgeous venue and wonderful staff
We had our wedding and reception at the museum in April 2023 - it was the perfect location for our 100-guest event. We had the ceremony and dinner in the courtyard, with a tent (because of uncertain weather) and a very small dance floor. There was plenty of space for more tables if you have a larger event. We used the exhibit hall for the bar, the octagonal room for dancing, and the narrow gallery for the buffet. We used the library to get dressed and to store our things during the event. The entire space, both indoor and outdoor, was lovely and perfect for the event. Dan and the rest of the staff were very welcoming and super helpful. 10/10 would recommend!
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