Missouri History Museum

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,500

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Your big day will go down in history when it takes place in the MacDermott Grand Hall—a stunning place to reflect on your past and celebrate your future. As a gorgeous river mosaic flows across the floor below and the Spirit of St. Louis sister plane soars high above, your wedding will not be forgotten anytime soon! Perfect for weddings, the MacDermott Grand Hall can accommodate parties of up to 180 people.

Seated guest capacity

  • 200

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112

Our event spaces

MacDermott Grand Hall

One of the main focal and gathering areas of the Missouri History Museum, the MacDermott Grand Hall has many unique features such as the River Mosaic and the sister plane of the Spirit of St. Louis. It is a popular site for dinners, weddings, receptions, and private special events.

Guest capacity

300-400 Seated

180-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Podium, sound system, projector

Restaurant

Located on the second floor of the Museum offering spectacular views of Forest Park, the restaurant space is an outstanding setting for a dinner meeting, evening party, or private receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

podium, portable sound system, projector, and screen

AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room

The AT&T Foundation Multipurpose room is an ideal space for workshops, lectures, and private social events. This bright room is decorated with large historical photographs, and the space can be arranged in almost any format (lecture, classroom, seated meal, or reception).

Guest capacity

50-150 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Other

Included in this room:

projector, screen, podium, sound system, and wireless and wired microphones

Lee Auditorium

Business meetings, retreats, movies, and lectures will be a perfect fit in the Lee Auditorium theater space. It features a 33-foot-wide stage, padded theater seats, and additional space for wheelchairs. Two dressing rooms and restrooms are available backstage.

Guest capacity

Up to 331 Seated

Ideal for

Welcome party, Engagement party, Other

Included in this room:

lighting, sound system, video projection, assisted listening system, stage operator’s console, variety of microphones, and podium

MacDermott Grand Hall

One of the main focal and gathering areas of the Missouri History Museum, the MacDermott Grand Hall has many unique features such as the River Mosaic and the sister plane of the Spirit of St. Louis. It is a popular site for dinners, weddings, receptions, and private special events.

Guest capacity

300-400 Seated

180-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Podium, sound system, projector

Restaurant

Located on the second floor of the Museum offering spectacular views of Forest Park, the restaurant space is an outstanding setting for a dinner meeting, evening party, or private receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

podium, portable sound system, projector, and screen

AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room

The AT&T Foundation Multipurpose room is an ideal space for workshops, lectures, and private social events. This bright room is decorated with large historical photographs, and the space can be arranged in almost any format (lecture, classroom, seated meal, or reception).

Guest capacity

50-150 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Other

Included in this room:

projector, screen, podium, sound system, and wireless and wired microphones

Lee Auditorium

Business meetings, retreats, movies, and lectures will be a perfect fit in the Lee Auditorium theater space. It features a 33-foot-wide stage, padded theater seats, and additional space for wheelchairs. Two dressing rooms and restrooms are available backstage.

Guest capacity

Up to 331 Seated

Ideal for

Welcome party, Engagement party, Other

Included in this room:

lighting, sound system, video projection, assisted listening system, stage operator’s console, variety of microphones, and podium

Available services that can be provided by Missouri History Museum

Services & amenities

  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Lighting

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April - June and September - October.
January - March and July.
No, all food and beverage must go through one of our preferred caterers.
Yes, parking is available in the museum's lots with a total of 100 spaces. Additional parking can be found in Forest Park or along Lindell Blvd.
Yes! The entire building including restrooms are accessible.
Parking is available in the museum's lots, which offer a total of 100 spaces. If those are full, additional parking can be found in Forest Park or along Lindell Blvd. Clients may also arrange for a valet service of their choice if desired.
The maximum rental period is 5 hours and starts no earlier than 6pm.
Rental of the MacDermott Grand Hall includes the North Plaza and East Courtyard. Weather permitting, food and beverages may be taken outside. Please keep in mind that smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of the building.
The Missouri History Museum is such a beautiful and historic place that you don't need to dress it up to make it look amazing! But if you choose to decorate, please observe the following rules: Only flameless candles are allowed. Open-flame candles, either freestanding or enclosed, are prohibited. Confetti, rice, and rose petals are prohibited. Decor cannot be affixed or nailed to the walls. Helium balloons are prohibited.
Every day and space in the museum is different. To find out more about set up for yours, please reach out to your venue coordinator or the rentals team at rentals@mohistory.org.
Your rental fee includes our security staff, housekeeping staff, and venue coordinator to oversee all the set-up of the event.
The rental contract and fees are separate from the catering contract and fees. We have eight amazing caterers to choose from. All food and beverages must be purchased through our preferred caterers.
Many of the galleries can be rented during your event for an extra hourly fee, which ranges in price depending on the exhibit. We ask, however, that no food or drink is brought into the exhibit space.

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