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Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 500 seated guests
About this venue
Home to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, this historic building offers more than 10 unique spaces for your next special event. From gilded halls and marble columns to contemporary corridors and scenic overlooks. Carnegie Music Hall and the Music Hall Foyer are arguably the grandest event spaces in all of Pittsburgh. The statuesque Hall of Architecture and Hall of Sculpture will give your event the unique twist your guests will remember. Scaife Foyer is a contemporary space ideal for cocktail receptions. If you want to have a drink with Carnegie’s world-famous dinosaurs, the Foster Overlook is the perfect spot. The Founder’s Room is the very space where Andrew Carnegie once greeted his museum guests.
Our event spaces
Carnegie Music Hall Foyer
The Music Hall Foyer, finished in 1907, is a beautiful example of baroque architecture. It makes a truly elegant reception space.
The dramatic Music Hall Foyer boasts a soaring 50 foot ceiling of gilded baroque décor, supported by pillars of marble from five different countries. In addition, an ornate metal balcony overlooks this elegant space.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Up to 800 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Stunning”
Hall of Architecture
The Hall of Architecture was inspired by one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, The Mausoleum of Halicarnasses.
Inspired by the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this spectacular room is home to more than 140 beautiful plaster-cast replicas of ancient masterpieces. Its sky-lit space is practically designed for a dinner party.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Beautiful”
Included in this room:
Seated with dance floor – 80 Standing Cocktails – 100 Wedding Ceremony – 150* *Seasonal availability–call for details.
Grand Staircase Mezzanine
The soaring three story marble Grand Staircase is the centerpiece of the museum.
This three-story staircase and balcony has the most amazing ambiance, thanks to the light-colored marble that encloses it as well as a ceiling full of skylights. A mural by John White Alexander covers almost 4,000 square feet of wall space.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Impressive”
Hall of Sculpture
The Hall of Sculpture is modeled after the inner sanctuary of the Parthenon. The floors and pillars are white marble from Greece.
Distinguished by a double tier of columns and a balcony, the hall is modeled after the Parthenon’s inner sanctuary. The dramatic space is constructed with brilliant white marble from the same quarries in Greece that provided the stone for the Parthenon. Simply a one-of-a-kind space for your event.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Unforgettable”
Included in this room:
Seated – 210 Cocktails – 300 Wedding Reception – 120* Wedding Ceremony – 250 *Seasonal availability–call for details.
Scaife Foyer
You can host a dramatic wedding cremony or cocktail party on this iconic regal staircase and balconies.
Connecting art with dinosaurs is the Scaife Foyer, with a floor-to-ceiling view of the Museum of Art Sculpture Court.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Charming”
Founders Room
From gilded halls and marble columns to contemporary corridors and scenic overlooks.
The space where Andrew Carnegie once welcomed his guests to his museums, the Founders Room features an ornate high ceiling, hanging alabaster lamps, and a gorgeous fireplace. The room lends an air of sophisticated elegance to any meeting, dinner, or small cocktail reception.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Historical Charm”
Foster Overlook
If you want to have a drink with Carnegie’s world-famous dinosaurs, the Foster Overlook is the perfect spot.
For a space that’s classic, go Jurassic. This scenic mezzanine level overlooks the Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition, which features scientifically accurate, immersive environments spanning the Mesozoic Era. Dinosaurs are arranged chronologically and filled with actively posed original fossil specimens.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“scenic”
Hillman Hall and PaleoLab Lobby
Your celebration at Carnegie Science Center will be an unforgettable event in our distinctive, breathtaking venue.
This spectacular lobby features a breathtaking display of mineral and gem specimens, and includes access to the entire Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems. A jewel box of lush colors, wondrous forms, and striking contrasts, the hall showcases more than 1,300 minerals and gems from all over the world, including a section on minerals found right here in our backyards. New acquisitions are added to the collection on an ongoing basis.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Exquisite”
The Café Carnegie
Your guests will also be dazzled by the customizable offerings of our exclusive caterer Culinaire, whose taste and presentation are second to none.
Located on the main floor of the Museum of Art, The Carnegie Cafe is a space of simple, contemporary sophistication. One side of the café has floor-to-ceiling glass walls where guests can look out onto the front patio and decorative fountain outside.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Warm and cozy
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Carnegie Music Hall
Our historic building and regal spaces including the historic Music Hall and Music Hall Foyer make us Pittsburgh’s premier wedding venue.
Make your next presentation or meeting a well-orchestrated performance in Carnegie Music Hall. Built in 1895, it makes guests feel as if they’ve stepped back in time, with richly appointed crimson velvet seats, a storied stage, and near-perfect acoustics.
Guest capacity
Up to 1600 Seated
Up to 1599 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Breathtaking”
Included in this room:
Theater seating – 1,928, with 22 accessible seats
Carnegie Music Hall Foyer
The Music Hall Foyer, finished in 1907, is a beautiful example of baroque architecture. It makes a truly elegant reception space.
The dramatic Music Hall Foyer boasts a soaring 50 foot ceiling of gilded baroque décor, supported by pillars of marble from five different countries. In addition, an ornate metal balcony overlooks this elegant space.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Up to 800 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Stunning”
Hall of Architecture
The Hall of Architecture was inspired by one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, The Mausoleum of Halicarnasses.
Inspired by the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this spectacular room is home to more than 140 beautiful plaster-cast replicas of ancient masterpieces. Its sky-lit space is practically designed for a dinner party.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Beautiful”
Included in this room:
Seated with dance floor – 80 Standing Cocktails – 100 Wedding Ceremony – 150* *Seasonal availability–call for details.
Grand Staircase Mezzanine
The soaring three story marble Grand Staircase is the centerpiece of the museum.
This three-story staircase and balcony has the most amazing ambiance, thanks to the light-colored marble that encloses it as well as a ceiling full of skylights. A mural by John White Alexander covers almost 4,000 square feet of wall space.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Impressive”
Hall of Sculpture
The Hall of Sculpture is modeled after the inner sanctuary of the Parthenon. The floors and pillars are white marble from Greece.
Distinguished by a double tier of columns and a balcony, the hall is modeled after the Parthenon’s inner sanctuary. The dramatic space is constructed with brilliant white marble from the same quarries in Greece that provided the stone for the Parthenon. Simply a one-of-a-kind space for your event.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Unforgettable”
Included in this room:
Seated – 210 Cocktails – 300 Wedding Reception – 120* Wedding Ceremony – 250 *Seasonal availability–call for details.
Scaife Foyer
You can host a dramatic wedding cremony or cocktail party on this iconic regal staircase and balconies.
Connecting art with dinosaurs is the Scaife Foyer, with a floor-to-ceiling view of the Museum of Art Sculpture Court.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Charming”
Founders Room
From gilded halls and marble columns to contemporary corridors and scenic overlooks.
The space where Andrew Carnegie once welcomed his guests to his museums, the Founders Room features an ornate high ceiling, hanging alabaster lamps, and a gorgeous fireplace. The room lends an air of sophisticated elegance to any meeting, dinner, or small cocktail reception.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Historical Charm”
Foster Overlook
If you want to have a drink with Carnegie’s world-famous dinosaurs, the Foster Overlook is the perfect spot.
For a space that’s classic, go Jurassic. This scenic mezzanine level overlooks the Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition, which features scientifically accurate, immersive environments spanning the Mesozoic Era. Dinosaurs are arranged chronologically and filled with actively posed original fossil specimens.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“scenic”
Hillman Hall and PaleoLab Lobby
Your celebration at Carnegie Science Center will be an unforgettable event in our distinctive, breathtaking venue.
This spectacular lobby features a breathtaking display of mineral and gem specimens, and includes access to the entire Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems. A jewel box of lush colors, wondrous forms, and striking contrasts, the hall showcases more than 1,300 minerals and gems from all over the world, including a section on minerals found right here in our backyards. New acquisitions are added to the collection on an ongoing basis.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Exquisite”
The Café Carnegie
Your guests will also be dazzled by the customizable offerings of our exclusive caterer Culinaire, whose taste and presentation are second to none.
Located on the main floor of the Museum of Art, The Carnegie Cafe is a space of simple, contemporary sophistication. One side of the café has floor-to-ceiling glass walls where guests can look out onto the front patio and decorative fountain outside.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Warm and cozy
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Carnegie Music Hall
Our historic building and regal spaces including the historic Music Hall and Music Hall Foyer make us Pittsburgh’s premier wedding venue.
Make your next presentation or meeting a well-orchestrated performance in Carnegie Music Hall. Built in 1895, it makes guests feel as if they’ve stepped back in time, with richly appointed crimson velvet seats, a storied stage, and near-perfect acoustics.
Guest capacity
Up to 1600 Seated
Up to 1599 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic
Guests often feel this space is
“Breathtaking”
Included in this room:
Theater seating – 1,928, with 22 accessible seats
Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History packages
Wedding Packages
Our all-inclusive wedding packages offer every component you need to create an evening tailored to you. Culinaire’s chef has developed a menu allowing you to customize it to best suit your needs. Offering a delicious variety, we have 3 tiers to choose from: PLATINUM, GOLD & SILVER. We can also help arrange a menu to accommodate any dietary and allergy restrictions. All menu pricing is subject to a 7% sales and alcohol tax. Each of our wedding packages are all-inclusive of the following:
- 5 butler-passed hors d’oeuvres
- Plated salad and dinner
- Cake cutting and coffee service
- 4hr hosted bar reception
- Champagne toast for the wedding party
- A tasting of your menu for up to 4 guests
- Floor-length linens and napkins
- Elegant table settings
- Service staff charges
Available services that can be provided by Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Chiavari Chairs
- Lighting
- Sound / AV
Reviews
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Stunning
The team at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication was quick, friendly, and showed excellent attention to detail. The venues themselves were stunning, elegant, and classy - the perfect backdrop for our wedding day. The event ran flawlessly thanks to their expertise, and we received countless compliments from our guests on the beautiful, sophisticated spaces. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and are so grateful to the Carnegie Museums team for helping make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
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