All-inclusive Weddings and Rentals
The Museum and Catering Works provide turnkey design and logistical planning for your event, including rental coordination, floral services, and audiovisual arrangements. Catering Works provides all catering for events, creating outstanding menus featuring the highest-quality ingredients. Our responsive team is ready to guide you through the planning process with ease and create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you, your family, and guests.
We’re now accepting inquiries for private events and weddings.
For receptions large and small, elegant dinners, and corporate meetings, the Museum offers a spectacular collection of beautiful venues to make your event one to remember. East and West Buildings, the SECU Auditorium, Museum Park Theater, and Museum grounds provide space for nearly any size and type of occasion. The dynamic architecture, extensive art collection, and beautiful natural surroundings create an elegant backdrop.
See examples of past Museum events on our Pinterest account.
Weddings and Rehearsal Dinners
Corporate Events
West Building Great Hall
Standing: 250 guests
Dinner/Dancing: 150 guests
Available evenings: Monday through Sunday
Available time: 6:30–10:30 pm
North Courtyard
Standing: 100 guests
Available evenings: Monday through Sunday
Available time: 6:30–10:30 pm
East Building Main Hall
Standing: 275 guests
Seated: 200 guests
Available evenings: Monday through Sunday
Available time: 6:30–10:30 pm
Distance Learning Center
Seated: 40
Available daytime: Monday through Sunday
Available time: 9 am–5 pm
Museum Auditorium
Seating capacity: 235 guests
Available time: 9 am–5 pm
Education Lobby
Seated: 125 guests
Available time: 9 am–5 pm
Planning an event? We'd love to share more about how we can help you execute the perfect experience for your guests.
We’re now accepting inquiries for private events and weddings. Click here to request more information.
See examples of past Museum events on our Pinterest account.
“I couldn’t have picked a better venue for our wedding. The modern look and feel was exactly what we wanted, and the blank canvas that is West Building made for a beautiful backdrop for our reception. The staff (Morgan exclusively) was always very responsive and willing to take time to meet with us and answer all of our questions. He truly puts you at ease and makes you feel calm and comfortable about your big day.”—Blake from WeddingWire
“The NCMA definitely exceeded our expectations as a wedding venue. We got married on the day that Hurricane Matthew passed through Raleigh, and what could have been a disastrous night ended up being a perfect one, thanks to Morgan and his team at the Museum. Morgan is exactly the kind of person you want running the show on your wedding day as well as helping you work out the details along the way. He is extremely knowledgeable on all things weddings and goes above and beyond to make sure your day is everything you want it to be.”
“We were supposed to have the ceremony in the courtyard outside, but as that was obviously not an option, we moved it inside to East Building, and they made sure this setup was every bit as beautiful. Our guests loved the venue and were especially grateful for the underground tunnel that connected to West Building (where the reception was held) so they didn’t have to get out in the rain.”
“The food, flowers, linens, and cake are all included in the price for the wedding, which makes planning your day a whole lot easier, and all the vendors they contract with are absolutely wonderful to work with. We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at the NCMA and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable place to get married!”—Kristen from WeddingWire
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