Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Gibbes Museum of Art

EST. PRIOR TO 1930

PREMIUM VENUE

135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC, USA

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- Photographer: Olivia Rae James
- Photographer: Olivia Rae James
- Photographer: Haley Sheffield
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- Photographer: Angela Fortin Studio
- Photographer: Angela Fortin Studio
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- Photographer: Tim Willoughby Photography
- Photographer: Tim Willoughby Photography
- Photographer: Haley Sheffield
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- Photographer: Haley Sheffield
- Photographer: Heather Payne
- Photographer: Heather Payne
- Photographer: Haley Sheffield
- Photographer: Haley Sheffield
- Photographer: Tim Willoughby Photography

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Charleston’s premier art museum offers a setting rich with history and charm for unforgettable events.

Meticulously restored to its original grandeur, the Gibbes’ Beaux Arts building boasts impressive architectural details and unique spaces with soaring ceilings.

The Lowdown

Type: Art Gallery Banquet Hall / Event Facility Garden Historic Building Museum

Views: Courtyard Garden Landscaped Grounds Water Feature

Style: Classic
Cultural
Elegant
Garden Party
Romantic

Best type of Celebrations

Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception

Venue Setting

Located along Museum Mile in the heart of the Historic District, Charleston’s premier art museum offers a setting rich with history and charm for unforgettable events. Meticulously restored to its original grandeur, 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.

Capacity

Seated: 350

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 900

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

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Does this include catering fees?: No

Insurance: Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: Prior to 1930
Curfew: 11 PM
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol: Licensed Server Is Required
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue
Kid Friendly Events: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Street Parking
Wifi
Dining Chairs
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene:: Charleston is a city overflowing with culture and history, all of which comes alive the moment you step inside the Gibbes Museum of Art, located along the city’s Museum Mile. Upon walking into the grand Beaux-arts style building, you’ll see unique architecture and details preserved from 1905, along with several meeting spaces, a relaxing café, a breathtaking classical European-style garden, and revered galleries that feature over 400 years of American art, as well as thought provoking contemporary exhibitions. Whether you're hoping to celebrate team building or to celebrate love, the Gibbes is sure to provide an unforgettable experience.
Design:: Touches of old Charleston can be seen throughout the recently renovated Beaux-arts style Gibbes Museum. The window and door openings from 1905, as well as the original porcelain tile floor and crown molding, welcome you into the building, and the art invites you to stay. Once you ascend the restored double staircase and enter the into Rotunda, you'll be taken aback by the beauty of theTiffany-style dome, which lights the neo-classical sculpture gallery- an exquisite place to exchange vows or celebrate with a cocktail hour.

You'll lose track of time in the main gallery while exploring the art dating back to the eighteenth century, and you'll be brought back to the present when browsing the contemporary art exhibits on the 3rd floor.

As you head back downstairs, the rose marble flooring, exposed brick walls, and glass curtain windows of the Reception and Lecture Halls lead to the museum's classical European-style garden, adorned with contemporary touches. Lined with live oaks and lush plantings, the garden has withstood countless "I Do's", as well as many lively receptions and corporate galas.
Standout venue features:: The 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.

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

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

-Named One of the Best Wedding Venues in Charleston by Southern Living magazine.
-Named One of the Most Beautiful Wedding Venues in Charleston by Travel Channel.
-Named One of the Best Ceremony Venues in South Carolina by Southern Living magazine.

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Celebration Locations

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