Gibbes Museum of Art


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests


About this venue

Located in the heart of the Historic District, Charleston’s premier art museum offers a setting rich with history and charm for unforgettable events. The Gibbes’ Beaux Arts building boasts impressive architectural details and unique spaces with soaring ceilings. Whether you exchange wedding vows under the opulent Tiffany-style art glass dome in the rotunda gallery, host a corporate soiree in the classical garden, or plan an exclusive viewing of a special exhibition, you’ll give guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of Charleston’s most beautiful spaces.


Our event spaces

Fellows Reception Hall

1st Floor Event Space

Just beyond the front doors of the Gibbes, guests are welcomed by 11-foot ceilings, original crown molding, porcelain tile, and hardwood floors. The 1905 window and door openings add a touch of old Charleston to a very polished and modern sense of hospitality. The reception hall offers a glass curtain wall providing views of the classical garden—the perfect backdrop for any private event. The exposed brick walls and rose marble flooring throughout exude a timeless elegance.

Guest capacity

Up to 170 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,925

Campbell Rotunda

2nd Floor Event Space

As you ascend the double staircase, you will enter into the grand arcade complete with the original 1905 porcelain tile floor and light fixtures. In the main gallery you will experience history through American art dating back to the eighteenth century, and find yourself surrounded by neoclassical sculpture in the rotunda galleries. This 1,345 square foot sculpture hall lends itself to an intimate dinner setting or romantic wedding ceremony. The rotunda gallery is marked with its Tiffany-style art glass dome, porcelain tile floor, original light fixtures, and molding, and is truly the jewel of the Gibbes Museum.

Guest capacity

Up to 70 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,345

Lenhardt Garden

Outdoor Event Space

The Lenhardt Garden is a classical European-style garden with contemporary touches. The stunning allée, created by live oaks with lush plantings, surrounds the garden and provides an intimate space for an unforgettable evening.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

8,448

Fellows Reception Hall

1st Floor Event Space

Just beyond the front doors of the Gibbes, guests are welcomed by 11-foot ceilings, original crown molding, porcelain tile, and hardwood floors. The 1905 window and door openings add a touch of old Charleston to a very polished and modern sense of hospitality. The reception hall offers a glass curtain wall providing views of the classical garden—the perfect backdrop for any private event. The exposed brick walls and rose marble flooring throughout exude a timeless elegance.

Guest capacity

Up to 170 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,925


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