Let Us Make Your Special Day Historic
Located on the downtown waterfront, the St. Petersburg Museum of History offers a unique and elegant setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. Our beautiful and picturesque space will make your event one to remember for a lifetime. Invite guests to experience breathtaking views and impressive galleries while celebrating your historical day. Stunning event spaces at the Museum include our Flight One Gallery with sleek floor to ceilings windows overlooking the Vinoy Basin and Pier – a space that will have anyone excited to say “I do,” and our Main gallery is perfect for a unique cocktail hour or additional event space.
Partner with our expert team to make your celebration memorable. During your consultation, we will embrace your vision and customize an event that reflects your signature style and imagination. All aspects of your event will be carefully considered so that you and your guests will walk away with unforgettable memories.
Flight
Gallery:
Surrounded by glass and spectacular views of the Vinoy Basin and Pier, the Flight One Gallery offers 2,800 square feet of usable space and is the home to the iconic Benoist Airboat.
Main
Gallery:
This 3,500 square foot space houses award-winning exhibits related to Florida history and can be the perfect venue for everything from a cocktail hour to a reception/dance space.
The
Pier:
With postcard perfect views of the Vinoy, sailboats and the water, the Pier’s outdoor space is the perfect place to say “I do” in St. Petersburg. The Museum can arrange your outdoor ceremony or event.
Waterfront
Parks:
Hold your wedding ceremony in the area’s most popular location – one of our world-famous downtown waterfront parks. The Museum can arrange for your ceremony in Straub, Vinoy or Northshore Parks.
Food Catering:
The Museum provides a choice of award-winning caterers on our preferred catering list for you to choose from.
Beverages:
Whether it’s a signature cocktail or local craft beer, our exclusive beverage caterer will provide top-shelf service.
Parking:
Parking is available in the St. Pete Pier lots and downtown parking garages. The Museum can arrange for reserved spaces in the lots – based on availability.
Transportation:
The Museum can arrange for air-conditioned trolley service from offsite parking lots and garages to the Museum – based on availability.
The museum is a beautiful venue for a wedding reception. The location is excellent on the new beautiful pier right on the water. The staff at the museum were all very helpful in planning and assisting with my daughter's reception. The price was quite reasonable and well worth it and you can rent out the galleries as well as the reception room. They also have a nice area for cocktail hour. The guests as well as the bride and groom all loved it!
- Lori
We just had our wedding at the Museum of History and I can't say enough what a wonderful experience it was. Planning a wedding is super stressful but the staff at the museum helped make the process as seamless as possible. Caitlin was wonderful to work with up until the very end. The wedding went off without a hitch and my guests had a wonderful time. Thank you all so much for helping make our day so special!
- Melissa
As a native of St. Petersburg, I wanted to choose a wedding venue with connections to the city in which I grew up. After visiting the St. Pete Museum of History, I knew this would be the perfect location for our wedding. We had the reception inside, which gave the charm I was looking for with the Benoist airplane above the dance floor. Our guests were given access to the entire museum and while my new husband and I took photos outside, they were able to enjoy a cocktail hour while exploring the museum. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines old St. Pete quirk with new St. Pete location, the Museum is the perfect spot for you.
-Andrea
After visiting almost every venue in St. Petersburg, we were thrilled to find the Museum of History. The museum is centrally located on the water with a backdrop of downtown St. Petersburg. We were able to rent out the entire museum, with the cocktail hour in the exhibit room and the reception in the Flight Gallery. We installed up-lighting and the entire venue, with its beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows, shone. I highly recommend the Museum of History to any bride looking for a stunning, unique, and affordable reception.
-Noelle
We had the most amazing wedding reception at the museum after a beautiful ceremony in South Straub Park. We rented the full museum and had a scavenger hunt during cocktail hour, which our guests loved! The Flight One Gallery was perfect and I was so happy with how it all came out. So many guests complimented how authentic our wedding felt, and I think that was because we chose such a wonderful (and totally under-utilized) venue. I truly cannot say enough about how great our wedding was!
-Rachael
Contact Us
Planning an event, and especially a wedding, is stressful, but don't worry, we're here for you. Download our rental guide that will help you plan your event, but if you have questions, feel free to call us! When you’re ready to Save your Date, simply use our online form.
To schedule a consultation, Contact:
Rui Farias, Executive Director
(727) 894-1052 ext. 207 | rui@spmoh.org
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