Georgia Museum of Art

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Limited services venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000 for off-peak dates, and $2,500 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $2,500

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Located on the campus of the University of Georgia, the Georgia Museum of Art offers planners and couples a one-of-a-kind setting for private events through modern design features, indoor and outdoor settings, and flexible amenities and services.

Seated guest capacity

1-150

Venue type

Museums, Galleries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

90 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30602

Our event spaces

Grand Hall
Sculpture Garden

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Grand Hall

Sophisticated - Intimate - Contemporary

The generously sized M. Smith Griffith Grand Hall features maple paneling with modern touches of brushed steel, illuminated ilk glass, and gray terrazzo floors. Guests enjoy sweeping views of the museum's Jane and Harry Wilson Sculpture Garden through a wall of oversized windows. Combine the Grand Hall with the Sculpture Garden, Education Center, or Auditorium to enhance your event.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-300 Standing

Ideal for

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

Included in this room:

18 60-inch round tables (seating for 140 – 160 guests) 160 black resin folding chairs 9 6-foot banquet tables 10 cocktail tables Event layout In-house linens and/or 10 percent discount on BBJ Classic Linens for the tables that we provide Venue manager Set-up/break-down of tables and chairs In-house furniture for additional seating Complimentary parking in assigned location for family and VIPs Guest wifi network 1- hr. rehearsal time (weddings only)

Room cost

$2,500 for 8 hours

Georgia Museum of Art packages

Grand Hall + Sculpture Garden

1-300 guests

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,500

Description

Available services that can be provided by Georgia Museum of Art

Services & amenities

Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event rentals
Event staff
Pet friendly
Set up
Wifi

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Yes, it must be served by a licensed bartender. We cannot have red wine on the premises, though blush or rose wines are acceptable, as are all beer and liquors.

Yes, we have a small parking deck that we use for family, getaway car, and handicap parking. Additional guests are directed to the surface lots behind the performing arts center and school of music

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

18 60-inch round tables (seating for 140 – 160 guests) 160 black resin folding chairs 9 6-foot banquet tables 10 cocktail tables Event layout Venue manager Set-up/break-down of tables and chairs In-house furniture for additional seating Complimentary parking in assigned location for family and VIPs Guest wifi network 1- hr. rehearsal time (weddings only)

Your reservation includes 8 hours from start to finish, including the time it takes our staff to set up and breakdown. Any additional time will be billed at an hourly rate.

If the reservation is canceled prior to thirty (30) days from the scheduled event, the Permit Holder forfeits the Deposit. If the reservation is canceled thirty (30) days or less from the scheduled event, the Permit Holder forfeits one hundred percent (100%) of the total estimated charges.

Insurance is highly recommended. Our facility is insured but you, as the client, are not covered under our insurance.

I-85 North to GA-316 E. Then, US-29 N/US-78 E to College Station Road (Exit 7). Turn left onto College Station, Right on East Campus Road. Right onto Carlton Street, left into the Georgia Museum of Art driveway. Immediate right in our guest parking deck.

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Georgia Museum of Art

Limited services venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Packages

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Grand Hall

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Included in this room:

Room cost

Sculpture Garden

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Georgia Museum of Art packages

Grand Hall + Sculpture Garden

Available services that can be provided by Georgia Museum of Art

Services & amenities

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