The Columbus Athenaeum

Select services venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $9,500 for off-peak dates, and $10,000 for peak dates

Catering services pricing

$35 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $7,000

Guest capacity

Up to 950 seated guests

About this venue

The Columbus Athenaeum is a stunning historic venue located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio. This landmark has been a beloved gathering place for over 120 years and has hosted countless weddings, corporate events, and social functions. With its rich history and elegant architecture, The Columbus Athenaeum offers a truly unique setting for your special day. The Athenaeum's experienced event team will work closely with you to create a wedding experience that reflects your individual style and taste. They offer a range of customizable wedding packages, including catering, bar service, floral arrangements, and decor. With their attention to detail and dedication to excellence, you can relax and enjoy your special day, knowing that everything is taken care of. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, the Columbus Athenaeum offers a timeless and elegant setting that will make your wedding day unforgettable.

Seated guest capacity

50-950

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

32 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215

Our event spaces

Olympian Ballroom

Just beyond the marble foyer is the Olympian Ballroom. The central open floor is bound by 15 Corinthian columns reaching 25-feet to the hand-painted ceiling. The 20-foot balcony wraps the room’s perimeter. The Olympian Ballroom can comfortably accommodate all event types. Adjacent to the Ballroom are the Main Lobby and Oak Room, each or both of which are available to compliment larger events.

Guest capacity

400-900 Seated

Square footage

12,450

Small Theatre

The original 1889 theater of the Scottish Rite features balcony seating, rich carpeting and a 25-foot stage. Four unique chandeliers complement the natural lighting from two tiers of south windows. Grand turn-of-the-century style balcony theater seating creates a unique balcony.

Guest capacity

150-400 Seated

Square footage

3,000

Oak Room

The Oak Room, an original part of the historical building, is ideal for events for 100 to 230 guests. This handsome oak-paneled room has four large southern windows trimmed with green drapes. There are three interior fluted columns, which rise 14 feet to the ornately painted ceiling. The Oak Room is adjacent to the Olympian Ballroom and the Lobby, serving well as a compliment to each.

Guest capacity

100-275 Seated

Square footage

4,200

Macedonian Room

The Macedonian room is painted in a lavish Egyptain motif with 3 large art deco chandeliers and a 10′ stage. The interior room, without windows, offers a private ambiance. A shared central foyer allows this room to coordinate well with the Athenian, Corinthian and Spartan rooms.

Guest capacity

90-200 Seated

Square footage

2,010

Priory

One of the jewels of the Athenaeum, the Priory is a 12th century room, perfect for wedding ceremonies. The Priory’s interior buttresses, vaulted ceiling, faux-marble walls, and mosaic depictions of scenes from the Crusades give a medieval feel to this former sanctum of the Knights Templar.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Square footage

1,380