National Railroad Museum

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 $3,050

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Are you looking for the perfect wedding venue to celebrate your special day? We invite you to say “I do” and celebrate your love with family and friends at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay! With a unique setting along the beautiful Fox River, let us provide you with a breathtaking backdrop for your vows in our Lenfestey Center or outdoors in our Fox River outdoor space. With affordable wedding packages and space for a ceremony, reception, or both, we would love to help you bring your perfect day to life. The National Railroad Museum is proud to be a welcoming wedding venue for couples of all types, and we are LGBTQ friendly. We can accommodate various group sizes and are happy to host complementary events such as bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and more. The National Railroad Museum is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue and offers a variety of options. We are happy to offer rental discounts to Museum members.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-300

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
2285 S Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54304

Our event spaces

Lenfestey Center

Historic trains will greet you and your guests upon entering the Lenfestey Center - a one-of-a-kind space for your one-of-a-kind event.

This 26,000 square foot space is full of history! Surrounded by our historic train exhibits, your family and friends can dine, dance, and celebrate with you on your wedding day.

Guest capacity

1-300 Seated

1-400 Standing

Square footage

26,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Complimentary Table & Chair Setup & Takedown - Complimentary Use of Antique Baggage Carts - Private Entrance

Room cost

$400 Per Hour or Available in Wedding Package Pricing

Fox River Outdoor Space

Embark from our train cars and into your future while using our Fox River outdoor space for your wedding ceremony!

This beautiful space offers endless decorating options for your special day!

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Flexibility! Decorating and floral options are nearly endless with this ample space overlooking the Fox River - Use of the permanent wedding stage, including an arch - Availability for chair rentals with multiple available styles to suit any wedding decor - Use the Museum’s operational train for the wedding party and guests (available daily May through September and weekends in October)

Room cost

$350 Per Hour or Available in Wedding Package Pricing

Lenfestey Center

Historic trains will greet you and your guests upon entering the Lenfestey Center - a one-of-a-kind space for your one-of-a-kind event.

This 26,000 square foot space is full of history! Surrounded by our historic train exhibits, your family and friends can dine, dance, and celebrate with you on your wedding day.

Guest capacity

1-300 Seated

1-400 Standing

Square footage

26,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Complimentary Table & Chair Setup & Takedown - Complimentary Use of Antique Baggage Carts - Private Entrance

Room cost

$400 Per Hour or Available in Wedding Package Pricing

National Railroad Museum packages

Lenfestey Center Reception Package

1-300 guests

Peak pricing $2,585

Off-peak pricing $2,585

Description

This package includes a Lenfestey Center reception booking for 6 hours- anything outside that time will be an additional $300/per hour.

What’s included
  • Complimentary Table & Chair Setup & Takedown
  • Complimentary 3-Hour Setup Prior to Event
  • Complimentary 1-Hour Teardown After Event
  • Complimentary Photographer Contract
  • One-Hour Rehearsal Time (Day Before Event)

Lenfestey Center Ceremony Package

300 guests

Peak pricing $990-1,320

Off-peak pricing $990-1,320

Description

Two-Hour Package - $900 if Booked with Reception Ceremony & Reception Time Can Be Blended

What’s included
  • Arch Included
  • Complimentary Chair Setup & Takedown
  • Stage Risers, Mic & Use of House Sound Included
  • One-Hour Rehearsal Time Before Event
  • Complimentary Photo Contract

Outdoor Ceremony Package

1-300 guests

Peak pricing $770-990

Off-peak pricing $770-990

Description

Two-Hour Package Price $900 Ceremony Only, $700 if Booked with Reception Package Chairs Must Be Rented From a Third-Party Vendor, Use of Museum Microphone, Stand, & Speaker for an Additional $150 Ceremony & Reception Time Can Be Blended

What’s included
  • Arch Included
  • Complimentary Photographer Contract

Available services that can be provided by National Railroad Museum

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Great place, friendly helpful staff!

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    •Humble Hesek Photography•May 23, 2023

    My wedding couple wanted their engagement session at this location & it was perfect! We had a friendly, helpful, fantastic staff member showing us around, gave recommendations for photographs & very accommodating to the couples 'wants' and my ideas as a photographer. Overall very satisfied with my experience. Hope to go back there some day for more sessions & hopefully a wedding!

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