Avalon
Guest capacity
Up to 225 seated guests
About this venue
Ideally located on Rice Park, only a moment away from lodging, the Mississippi River and multiple downtown attractions, Avalon is a breathtaking historic venue situated in the former James J. Hill Reference Library. Soaring pillars, ornate stonework, marble floors and multiple levels of original bookshelves frame this gorgeous open space.
Our event spaces
Reading Room
With its storied past and stunning architecture, Avalon offers a backdrop of breathtaking grandeur for an unforgettable event.
The Reading Room offers 5,800+ square feet of event space which can be used for a number of unique layout options.
Guest capacity
2-250 Seated
2-275 Standing
Square footage
5,800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Reading Room
With its storied past and stunning architecture, Avalon offers a backdrop of breathtaking grandeur for an unforgettable event.
The Reading Room offers 5,800+ square feet of event space which can be used for a number of unique layout options.
Guest capacity
2-250 Seated
2-275 Standing
Square footage
5,800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Available services that can be provided by Avalon
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
13 reviews
- TW
Tiffany Waskey
An incredibly beautiful venue. Kelly was marvelously helpful. We had a wedding reception here and it is truly spectacular. Parking can be tricky, but the space itself is perfection. Gorgeous rooms, plentiful restrooms, an ambience of lush library and Regency area vibe.
- M(
Mac Hawley (Mac)
It's a giant event space surrounded by an engineering library. Think Ghostbusters.
- CR
Connor Remes
Stunning space! Nothing like it
- R
rob
Beautiful space and wonderful management !
- MJ
Marinny & Jake Johnson
This is such a beautiful venue. We had the best experience working with Kelly. Professional, friendly, and very easy to work with. We had our engagement photoshoot here and we get so many compliments about them.
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