The Newark Museum of Art

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

The Newark Museum of Art is New Jersey’s largest art museum and a leading cultural destination in the region. Located at 49 Washington Street in Newark, the museum is known for its diverse and globally recognized collections, spanning American art, contemporary works, decorative arts, and art from Asia, Africa, and the ancient world.

Seated guest capacity

  • 400

Venue type

  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102

Our event spaces

The Venue

The Newark Museum of Art is New Jersey’s largest art museum and a leading cultural destination in the region.

Founded in 1909, the museum serves as both an educational institution and a vibrant community hub, offering rotating exhibitions, public programs, performances, and family-friendly experiences. The campus also features a planetarium, sculpture garden, and architecturally significant spaces that blend historic elegance with modern design.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Included in this room:

Beyond exhibitions, The Newark Museum of Art functions as a premier event and cultural venue, hosting lectures, screenings, celebrations, and private events. Committed to accessibility, creativity, and community engagement, the museum plays a vital role in Newark’s cultural life and the broader arts landscape of the Northeast.

The Venue

The Newark Museum of Art is New Jersey’s largest art museum and a leading cultural destination in the region.

Founded in 1909, the museum serves as both an educational institution and a vibrant community hub, offering rotating exhibitions, public programs, performances, and family-friendly experiences. The campus also features a planetarium, sculpture garden, and architecturally significant spaces that blend historic elegance with modern design.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Included in this room:

Beyond exhibitions, The Newark Museum of Art functions as a premier event and cultural venue, hosting lectures, screenings, celebrations, and private events. Committed to accessibility, creativity, and community engagement, the museum plays a vital role in Newark’s cultural life and the broader arts landscape of the Northeast.

Available services that can be provided by The Newark Museum of Art

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Set up

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

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You can email the Museum’s Special Events department at specialevents@newarkmuseumart.org to start the conversation and request details or proposals.
Absolutely! You can set up a time to visit the spaces in person by contacting the Special Events team.
Yes — the Museum can arrange to have museum galleries open for your guests, and wedding packages often include access to one gallery during the cocktail hour.
The Museum provides a limited number of tables and chairs. Anything beyond that (linens, décor, specialty seating) must be rented or arranged through your caterer or vendors.

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