Due to COVID-19, the MSV is currently not accepting new inquiries; please check back in the summer of 2021.
Your special day will be just that when set amid the lush landscape, historic charm, and inspiring art of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. Whether your dream wedding is a grand gala or an intimate gathering, the MSV is the venue for you! The Museum offers unique indoor and outdoor settings which will create lasting memories and impress your guests. You may truly customize your wedding day at the MSV: choose the garden room you love the most and select the caterer that best suits your taste and budget. In addition, the MSV has a private bridal suite where the bride or groom may get ready, as well as other private spaces for the wedding party to prepare for the ceremony. When set against the backdrop of the MSV's gorgeous seven-acre Glen Burnie Gardens, your wedding photos are bound to be extraordinary.
To learn more about what the MSV has to offer, arrange an appointment to tour the facilities, or reserve a space, please email [email protected]
Venue Capacities & Prices:
Wedding site rentals at the MSV range from $3,000 to $6,000. A rental includes up to six hours of event time on the day of the wedding and one hour of rehearsal time the day prior to the wedding. The rental also includes the use of a private bridal suite where the bride or groom may get ready, as well as other private spaces for the wedding party to prepare for the ceremony. For outdoor space reservations at the MSV—for your peace of mind and in the event of inclement weather—you may also reserve an indoor space for $300. Discounted rates may be available for events that take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Please note that the MSV does not offer tents, chairs, tables, or other items; these will need to be rented by the client from a third party.
| GLEN BURNIE HOUSE | MAXIMUM CAPACITY & PRICE RANGE |
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| The beautifully renovated Glen Burnie House includes a formal Drawing Room, Library, and use of the adjacent Terrace, and all Glen Burnie Garden spaces. | 50 Guests (intimate dinner in the Drawing Room) 120 Guests $5,000–$6,000 |
| GARDEN SPACES | MAXIMUM CAPACITY & PRICE RANGE |
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| Grand Allée | 300 Guests $3,000–$6,000 |
| Rose Garden | 200 Guests $3,000–$6,000 |
| Pink Pavilion & Courtyard | 100 Guests $3,000–$6,000 |
| Knoll with Columns | 200 Guests $3,000–$6,000 |
| Asian Garden | 50 Guests $3,000–$6,000 |
| Water Garden | 30 Guests $3,000–$6,000 |
| INDOOR MUSEUM SPACES | MAXIMUM CAPACITY & PRICE RANGE |
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| Reception Hall | |
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This unique hall with wooden beams is a beautiful indoor option at the MSV. For receptions with more than 60 guests, the patio adjacent to this space can be used but may require the rental of a tent. |
Ceremony: 120 Guests |
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Reception Hall, Lobby & Hallways For a larger indoor venue option, rent the first floor of the MSV! Ask for details about having the Museum galleries open for your guests to enjoy. |
250 Guests |
Preferred Vendors
Looking for vendors that will help to create your dream wedding? The MSV has partnered with several vendors that are members of the Shenandoah Wedding Professionals group.
Special thanks to Tracey Salazar Photography, Aaron Riddle Photography, Swadley Studio, and Hoffer Photography for the photos featured in the gallery on this webpage.
Refund Policy
For cancellations received at least 180 days or more prior to an event, the portion of the rental fee already paid will be refunded less a 30% administrative fee. Allow ten business days for refund processing. Cancellations made less than 180 days to the event will result in forfeiture of the entire rental fee paid to date. Cancellations must be made in writing.
