Alaska Aviation 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 $1,600

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Make your event historic at the Alaska Aviation Museum, a truly unique venue located on the south shore of Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base. With over 200 years of Alaskan aviation history surrounding you, our museum provides an eclectic, one-of-a-kind setting and an uncommon value for weddings, receptions, and special events. You and your guests can celebrate alongside vintage aircraft and interactive displays while watching takeoffs and landings right from the grounds. We offer a variety of distinct spaces—from classic hangars to an intimate control tower—ensuring a memorable backdrop that honors Alaska’s pioneering aviation heritage.

Seated guest capacity

  • 200

Venue type

  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
4721 Aircraft Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502

Our event spaces

Alaska Aviation Museum

Alaska Aviation Museum, unique event spaces at an uncommon value.

The Alaska Aviation Museum offers four highly unique and versatile event spaces: • Main Hangar: The most popular choice, this space is in the heart of the museum's history. It can accommodate 150 standing or 120 seated guests and is closest to catering facilities. • Odom Hangar: Offering the same historic vibe as the main hangar, this space is designed for larger events, comfortably accommodating 300 standing or 200 seated guests. • The Tower: For an intimate and memorable gathering, the Merrill Field Control Tower offers a lakeside, birds-eye retreat with a capacity of 48 guests. It provides a spectacular view of the floatplane operations on Lake Hood. • 737 Jet: Available from May to September, you can make your event truly historic by utilizing the 737 Jet, which has a capacity of 40 guests, providing a one-of-a-kind setting right on the grounds. All spaces allow you to choose your own caterer.

Guest capacity

40-200 Seated

40-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

• Main Hangar: It includes tables, chairs, and access to a portable bar, sound system, and projector. • Odom Hangar: This option provides more tables, chairs, and two portable bars for grander celebrations.

Alaska Aviation Museum

Alaska Aviation Museum, unique event spaces at an uncommon value.

The Alaska Aviation Museum offers four highly unique and versatile event spaces: • Main Hangar: The most popular choice, this space is in the heart of the museum's history. It can accommodate 150 standing or 120 seated guests and is closest to catering facilities. • Odom Hangar: Offering the same historic vibe as the main hangar, this space is designed for larger events, comfortably accommodating 300 standing or 200 seated guests. • The Tower: For an intimate and memorable gathering, the Merrill Field Control Tower offers a lakeside, birds-eye retreat with a capacity of 48 guests. It provides a spectacular view of the floatplane operations on Lake Hood. • 737 Jet: Available from May to September, you can make your event truly historic by utilizing the 737 Jet, which has a capacity of 40 guests, providing a one-of-a-kind setting right on the grounds. All spaces allow you to choose your own caterer.

Guest capacity

40-200 Seated

40-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

• Main Hangar: It includes tables, chairs, and access to a portable bar, sound system, and projector. • Odom Hangar: This option provides more tables, chairs, and two portable bars for grander celebrations.

Available services that can be provided by Alaska Aviation Museum

Services & amenities

  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound

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