New Britain Museum of American Art

Looking for an alternative to traditional wedding venues? The New Britain Museum of American Art is a unique venue with multiple spaces to accommodate your wedding celebration. Especially suited for intimate gatherings, the museums cherry-paneled Stanley Works Center and the adjoining Café overlooks picturesque Walnut Hill Park through floor-to-ceiling windows. The charming park is a perfect location for you to exchange vows in the presence of family and friends. After the ceremony, you will pose for formal portraits while your guests can wander the Museum during cocktail hour and view one of the most magnificent collections of American art in the country. Reunite with guests for a plated dinner or buffet dinner in the Stanley Works Center. The center also makes a great space for a champagne and cocktail reception. Use the Café space for the bar area as well as for dancing and entertainment. Alternatively, cocktail receptions can flow freely throughout the galleries, allowing your guests to take full advantage of viewing the art while sipping their wine and dining on delicious hors d’oeuvres. The museum’s event staff is happy to help you plan the details of your special day.