Your Wedding is Our Next Masterpiece
Considering a museum wedding?
Click here to find out why museum weddings are quickly gaining popularity across the country!
For a distinctive, stunning venue with incomparable drama and prestige, choose the Mattatuck Museum for your wedding. You will find that our rooms are unique and unlike traditional banquet halls and hotels. We add that special touch to make your day one you and your guests will never forget!
Renowned architect Cesar Pelli joined the monumental stature of a former Masonic Temple to a dramatic entrance wing and terraced courtyard. Guests can delight in the exciting architectural design and beautiful exhibits as they celebrate your special occasion.
Whether your ceremony is in the cozy outdoor courtyard or among the beautiful paintings in our gallery your wedding will be picture perfect. Your guests can experience a unique cocktail hour; tasting hors d’oeuvres and mingling while perusing the exhibits in the gallery. Move upstairs to the Performing Arts Center and enjoy a catered sit-down meal and let loose with some dancing. Our staff will help you create a one-of-a-kind, memorable event.
AMENITIES
The Mattatuck Museum wants to make your wedding day perfect. The following amenities are included in your rental
• Bridal Suite available for you and your bridal party
• Personalized room layout for your reception
• Wood Parquet Dance Floor available - 21’ x 21’
• We take care of setting up seating cards, favors and centerpieces
• An amazing sit-down meal from our in-house caterer, Bourassa Catering & Events
We offer several options to fit your guest list and needs
Rehearsal Dinner:
The Munger Room
Community Gallery
Courtyard (Outdoor)
Ceremony:
Courtyard (Outdoor)
The Art Galleries
Reception:
The Performing Arts Center
ROOM CAPACITIES
| Space |
Reception |
Seated Dinner |
Theater Style Seating |
| Performing Arts Center |
200 |
180 (18 tables of 10) |
200 |
| 19th Century Gallery |
100 |
60 (6 tables of 10) |
75 |
| 20th Century Gallery |
50 |
40 (4 tables of 10) |
50 |
| Munger Room |
50 |
50 (5 tables of 10) |
60 |
| Community Gallery |
50 |
40 (4 tables of 10) |
- |
| Lobby |
45 |
- |
- |
| Courtyard |
50 |
- |
50 |
Rentals of two or more spaces on the first floor are limited to a maximum of 75 guests.
Note: Courtyard is only available from April 1 through October 30
The Performing Arts Center
Located on the Museum’s third floor, this spacious room features a sophisticated sound and lighting system in a theatrical setting of rich mahogany paneling. With a seating capacity of 200 theater style, this room can also accommodate up to 180 guests for a seated event. The stage makes this room ideal for meetings, weddings and performances.
The Art Galleries
Spacious and classically detailed art galleries display the museum’s collections of work by American masters who have been associated with the state of Connecticut. Surveying three centuries, the collection includes 18th, 19th and 20th century works. The 18th and 19th Century Gallery can hold up to 120 people for your ceremony.
The Munger Room
Located on the Museum’s main floor, the Munger Room offers versatile space for small receptions accommodating up to 75 guests. As many as 50 guests can be served seated. The Munger Room, main lobby and courtyard garden make an ideal location for ceremonies and small cocktail parties.
The Courtyard
Located on the Museum's main floor, the outdoor Courtyard offers a tranquil setting. This garden space can accommodate up to 50 guests and is ideal for a beautiful wedding ceremony or cocktail hour.
The Community Gallery
Located on the Museum's main floor, the Community Gallery is a changing gallery dealing with topics of local interest. It is a visually interesting room that can accommodate up to 40 guests and is ideal for a rehearsal dinner.
| Weekends (Friday – Sunday) |
Standard Rate |
Non-Profit Rate |
Rate Per Additional Hour |
| Performing Arts Center |
$1,600.00 |
$1,350.00 |
$250.00 |
| 19th Century Gallery |
$1,150.00 |
$950.00 |
$250.00 |
| 20th Century Gallery |
$1,150.00 |
$950.00 |
$250.00 |
| Both Second Floor Art Galleries |
$1,650.00 |
$1,350.00 |
$250.00 |
| Munger Room |
$600.00 |
$500.00 |
$150.00 |
| Community Gallery |
$500.00 |
$425.00 |
$150.00 |
| Lobby |
$450.00 |
$400.00 |
$100.00 |
| Entire First Floor (Excluding Courtyard) |
$1,250.00 |
$1,000.00 |
$250.00 |
| Courtyard |
$500.00 |
$425.00 |
$150.00 |
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| Weekdays After 5:00pm |
Standard Rate |
Non-Profit Rate |
Rate Per Additional Hour |
| Performing Arts Center |
$1,000.00 |
$825.00 |
$200.00 |
| 19th Century Gallery |
$750.00 |
$625.00 |
$150.00 |
| 20th Century Gallery |
$750.00 |
$625.00 |
$150.00 |
| Both Second Floor Art Galleries |
$1,050.00 |
$875.00 |
$200.00 |
| Munger Room |
$550.00 |
$475.00 |
$150.00 |
| Community Gallery |
$450.00 |
$400.00 |
$150.00 |
| Lobby |
$400.00 |
$350.00 |
$100.00 |
| Entire First Floor (Excluding Courtyard) |
$1,100.00 |
$900.00 |
$200.00 |
| Courtyard |
$450.00 |
$400.00 |
$100.00 |
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| Weekdays Before 5:00pm |
Standard Rate |
Non-Profit Rate |
Rate Per Additional Hour |
| Performing Arts Center |
$750.00 |
$625.00 |
$150.00 |
| Munger Room |
$425.00 |
$375.00 |
$100.00 |
Wood Parquet Dance Floor available – 21’ x 21’ - $150.00
When renting the space at the Museum, proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $300,000 is required.
Click here for a printable copy of Room Rental Rates and Facility Use Policies.
The Mattatuck Museum is currently taking reservations for events.
Contact Stephanie Harris, Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 at 203.753.0381 x11 or by email at sharris@mattatuckmuseum.org
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions.
Catering is provided by David Alan Catering.
Established in 2008 in Watertown, CT, David Alan Hospitality Group is a Connecticut based foodservice management company with three operating brands. David Alan Catering, a full service caterer, is a corporate catering specialist and wedding caterer. In 2011 David Alan Catering performed 17 weddings and over 200 corporate functions. Corporate Clients include New Opportunities, UConn, Tilcon, Comcast, Basement Systems and also LiveNation where David Alan Catering operates the VIP Club at The Comcast Theater in Hartford, CT. TLCafe Onsite Restaurants, it’s corporate cafeteria division, currently operates five onsite restaurants for clients such as Comcast Cable and Global Steering Systems and is in development of three new cafes set to open in 2012. Happy Hour Bartending by David Alan Catering is a full service bartending company offering clients full alcohol services and professional bartenders.
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