Western Museum of Mining & Industry


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 $150

Packages

Prices start at $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests


About this venue

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry provides several historic and rustic-style venue spaces full of old Colorado charm that would be perfect for your wedding and/or reception. Our venue offers spectacular views of the Front Range which serve as a wonderful backdrop for your special day! Our 27 acre property is cradled in between sweeping views of the mountains, towering oak trees, and a field of cattails. Our charming historic buildings offer a unique rustic experience and are reasonably priced which is difficult to find elsewhere in Colorado Springs. Start your future with the history of Colorado!


Our event spaces

Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn

Beautiful space with Colorado charm!

This barn, built in 1893 & recently renovated, offers a spectacular space for weddings & receptions up to 150 guests. This space features vaulted ceilings with wooden beams & wagon wheel chandeliers. Two barn doors located at both ends of the barn can be opened for an indoor-outdoor experience. The west facing barn doors offer a spectacular view of the Front Range. Also featured is a custom wood-top bar located in the southeast corner of the barn which is perfect for serving food and libations.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

2,300

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Refrigeration and basic bar equipment - Large freezer - Sound system and microphone - Portable projector and screen rental available - Wi-Fi available - Stringed lights available, batteries not included - 8ft rectangular and 5ft round tables available for $5 each - Chairs available for rent at $2 each - Please bring certified bartender if serving alcohol - Feel free to bring your own decorations, catering, drinks, activities, etc.

Room cost

$350 per hour with a 4 hour minimum rental time

Reynold's Ranch House

Very quaint and charming!

The Reynold's Ranch House is the last standing Victorian-era farmhouse in Northern El Paso County. This Queen Anne-style Victorian farmhouse built in the mid 1890s features a remarkable gable trim that adds to the charm of this building. The farmhouse was successfully added to the Colorado Register of Historical Properties. This space can be used for small gatherings and weddings or luncheons. This three bedroom home is a perfect space for the bride or groom to prepare for the ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Only the first floor is ADA accessible - Wi-Fi available - Furnished rooms - Bathroom - 8ft rectangular and 5ft round tables available for $5 each - Chairs available for $2 each - Feel free to bring your own tables, chairs, food, drink, decorations, entertainment, and activities

Room cost

$150 per hour with a 2 hour minimum rental time

Ore Mill House

Very rustic and cozy!

The Ore Mill House is an out-building on the museum campus that is perfect for small gatherings and ceremonies. From wedding showers to small ceremonies, the Ore Mill House features an open space capable of holding 60 people seated. This space features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, windows, and multiple exits. This space is perfect for the bride or groom to prepare for their ceremony, or it can be great for engagement parties and wedding showers!

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Square footage

864

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Wi-Fi available - Bathroom available nearby - 8ft rectangular and 5ft round tables available for $5 each - Chairs available for $2 each - Feel free to bring your own drinks, food, catering, decorations, entertainment, and activities - Projector and screen available for rent upon request

Room cost

$150 per hour during museum hours and $200 outside museum hours with a 2 hour minimum rental time

Main Field

Expansive property with beautiful scenery

This sprawling outdoor space is perfect for outdoor ceremonies with gorgeous views of the mountain range. The main field located just outside the museum is cradled between towering oak trees, a field of cattails, and a young blooming orchard. This space is flat and tailored for outdoor weddings.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Two 32ftx16ft enclosed party tents available for rent with a holding capacity of 40 each - Electrical power outlets and extension chords available - 8ft rectangular and 5ft round tables available for rent at $5 each - Chairs available for rent at $2 each - Feel free to bring your own tables, chairs, catering, decorations, entertainment, activities, etc. - Bathrooms available nearby - Some parking limitations (please contact museum to map out parking ahead of time)

Room cost

$1500 for the day (Monday-Thursday) and $2000 (Friday-Sunday)

Picnic and Corral Area

Wonderful outdoor area!

This space, located just outside the Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn and the Ore Mill house is great for a surplus of people. This space can be rented in conjunction with both the Hay Barn and/or the Ore Mill House for $50 an hour, or can be rented on its own for $50 per hour during museum hours or $100 per hour outside of museum hours with a minimum rental time of three hours. This open space features 10 red picnic tables and is surrounded by the natural beauty of our campus.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- 10 Picnic tables - Open space perfect for social gathering, live entertainment, food trucks, bounce houses, outdoor activities, and more! - 8ft rectangular and 5ft round tables available for rent at $5 each - Chairs available for rent at $2 each - Outdoor lighting - Bathroom facility nearby - Wi-Fi available - Electrical outlets and extension chords available

Room cost

$50 during museum hours and $100 outside of museum hours

Museum Library

"Great Historical Library"

The Museum Library is located inside the main museum building. This space can host up to 60 people and includes 5 wooden tables and chairs with enough to seat 30. It offers a space with vaulted ceilings and large bookshelves filled with historical books and literature lining each wall. This space is perfect for wedding showers, luncheons, and engagement parties!

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-ADA accessible -5 wooden tables and chairs to seat 30 -8ft rectangular tables available for rent at $5 each -5ft round tables available for rent at $2 each -Museum restrooms located just outside library

Room cost

$75 during hours of operation (Mon-Sat 9am-4pm) or $150 outside of hours of operation

Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn

Beautiful space with Colorado charm!

This barn, built in 1893 & recently renovated, offers a spectacular space for weddings & receptions up to 150 guests. This space features vaulted ceilings with wooden beams & wagon wheel chandeliers. Two barn doors located at both ends of the barn can be opened for an indoor-outdoor experience. The west facing barn doors offer a spectacular view of the Front Range. Also featured is a custom wood-top bar located in the southeast corner of the barn which is perfect for serving food and libations.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

2,300

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Refrigeration and basic bar equipment - Large freezer - Sound system and microphone - Portable projector and screen rental available - Wi-Fi available - Stringed lights available, batteries not included - 8ft rectangular and 5ft round tables available for $5 each - Chairs available for rent at $2 each - Please bring certified bartender if serving alcohol - Feel free to bring your own decorations, catering, drinks, activities, etc.

Room cost

$350 per hour with a 4 hour minimum rental time


Western Museum of Mining & Industry packages

Sunday 10 Hour Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $6,000

Off-peak pricing $6,000

Description

This wedding package is for Sundays (museum closed) and includes use of all facilities on museum grounds including use of the Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn, Reynold's Ranch House, Ore Mill House, and all outdoor spaces. This package is perfect for both ceremony and reception. Additional tables not included in the package are $5 each, and all additional chairs not included in the package are $2 each. The total rental time includes ceremony preparation, set-up, and clean-up.

What’s included
  • Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn
  • Reynold's Ranch House
  • Ore Mill House
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • 10 5ft Round Tables
  • 2 8ft Rectangular Banquet Tables
  • Up to 100 Folding Chairs

Sunday 8 Hour Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $5,000

Off-peak pricing $5,000

Description

This package, perfect for both ceremony and reception, includes use of the Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn, Reynold's Ranch House, Ore Mill House, and all outdoor space. This package is for ceremonies on Sunday when the museum is closed. The total rental time includes ceremony preparation, set-up, and clean-up. Additional tables not included in this package are available for rent at $5 each, and all additional chairs not included in this package are available for $2 each.

What’s included
  • Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn
  • Reynold's Ranch House
  • Ore Mill House
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Up to 100 Folding chairs
  • 10 5ft Round Tables
  • 2 8ft Rectangular Tables

Sunday 6 Hour Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $4,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

This package, perfect for both ceremony and reception, includes use of the Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn, Reynold's Ranch House, Ore Mill House, and all outdoor space. This package is for ceremonies on Sunday when the museum is closed. The total rental time includes ceremony preparation, set-up, and clean-up. Additional tables not included in this package are available for rent at $5 each, and all additional chairs not included in this package are available for $2 each.

What’s included
  • Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn
  • Reynold's Ranch House
  • Ore Mill House
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Up to 100 Folding chairs
  • 2 8ft Rectangular Banquet Tables
  • 10 5ft Round Tables

Friday-Saturday 10 Hour Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $5,000

Off-peak pricing $5,000

Description

This package, perfect for both ceremony and reception, includes use of the Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn, Reynold's Ranch House, Ore Mill House, and all outdoor space. This package is for ceremonies on Friday or Saturday. The total rental time includes ceremony preparation, set-up, and clean-up. Additional tables not included in this package are available for rent at $5 each, and all additional chairs not included in this package are available for $2 each.

What’s included
  • Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn
  • Reynold's Ranch House
  • Ore Mill House
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Up to 100 Folding chairs
  • 2 8ft Rectangular Banquet Tables
  • 10 5ft Round Tables

Available services that can be provided by Western Museum of Mining & Industry

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

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  • The most "authentic" venue in Colorado Springs.

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    Kathy C.Jun 7, 2024

    This 17-acre campus is authentically Colorado Springs. The event spaces, views, and attention to detail are remarkable. Customer service is professional, yet friendly. Great location. Great venue.

  • Perfect Location

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    Colorado M.Jun 5, 2024

    We could not have been any happier with how our event turned out for our son’s graduation party. The barn was the perfect size and the built in bar was perfect for serving drinks. The kids enjoyed the outdoor area as well. Staff was great to work with.

  • Greatest Memory of my Life!

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    The H.Jun 4, 2024

    My husband and I had our wedding in the barn and it was such a beautiful, historic building. It was perfect for our ceremony and reception and it is something I would absolutely recommend for anyone who wants a rustic style wedding!