Welcome to The Grand Rapids Art Museum
A Museum Wedding Venue in Grand Rapids, MI
Celebrate your love at the Grand Rapids Art Museum—an iconic downtown venue where modern architecture, city views, and world-class art come together. As the world’s first LEED® Gold-certified art museum, the GRAM offers distinctive spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception just steps from hotels, shops, and the vibrant heart of Grand Rapids.
101 Monroe Center St NW
Museum
220 Guests
Incredible Inclusions and Amenities
- 9 hours of use
- White folding chairs, high-back butterfly chairs, rectangular & round tables, adjustable high-top cocktail tables
- Dedicated venue planner
- Custom floor plan
- One hour of first-floor gallery access
- Setup & teardown of tables & chairs
- Manager & event staff on-site during your event
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Spaces Included with your First Floor Rental
Wege Pavilion
The Main Lobby of the museum offers a grand experience for guests, with ceilings rising more than 30 feet. Enjoy your reception surrounded by the elegant and environmentally-friendly elements of the museum.
East Court
With large windows looking out to downtown Grand Rapids and iconic art throughout, this is a perfect cocktail hour space where your guests can mingle and enjoy the sites of the museum.
Cook Auditorium
With hardwood floors and walls, a starlit ceiling, and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities - the space offers a unique blend of intimacy and style. Included for dancing, it can also be added as an indoor ceremony option.
First Floor Gallery*
With world renown exhibitions our first floor gallery offers your guests the opportunity to enjoy some of the finest artwork during your event.
*available for one hour during your event, subject to availability
Monroe Center Wing
This flexible space overlooking the front steps of the museum is a great location for your bridal party to relax before the ceremony.
Dreaming Of The Outdoors?
The Museum offers two outdoor options to add-on to your wedding day!
Pocket Park
Pocket park is an intimate yet open outdoor atrium, located just outside of the museum.
Dining Terrace
A covered patio perched on the museum’s grand front steps, offering sweeping views of the city and an unforgettable open-air experience.
Heartfelt
Memories
"Great architecture and beautiful galleries. Our Guest loved that they had the option to walk around the Museum during the reception as well as dance the night away.
Zoe F.
