Weddings

Guelph Museums would love to host your wedding or reception at one of our scenic locations.

Civic Museum

Programming Room

The Programming Room is a bright space to host your ceremony and reception. Eight large windows allow for a splendid view of Downtown Guelph and the Basilica of Our Lady.

Programming room at Guelph Civic Museum

Programming Room

Capacity:

  • 80 people –  reception style, chairs only
  • 40 people – tables & chairs

Rental Fees:

  • $72.00 per hour + HST
  • $430.00 per day or after hours + HST

Additional liability insurance and security staffing fees may apply

Patio

Beautiful outdoor space for your ceremony and reception with a view of Downtown Guelph. We place a hold on the Programming Room in case of inclement weather.

patio at the Civic Museum

Patio at the Civic Museum

Capacity:

  • 80 people –  reception style, chairs only
  • 40 people – tables & chairs

Rental Fees:

  • $72.00 per hour + HST
  • $430.00 per day or after hours + HST

Additional liability insurance and security staffing fees may apply

Features

  • Licensed facility – we provide all alcohol for your event
  • Room set-up and torn down by museum staff
  • We provide tables, chairs, microphone, podium, speaker
  • Screen and projector available in the Programming Room only

McCrae House

Coach House and Backyard

McCrae House is the historic birthplace of Lt. Col. John McCrae. The building is surrounded by our historic gardens and is adjacent to McCrae Memorial Gardens, featuring the In Flander’s Fields monument; a lovely space for your ceremony and reception.

McCrae House porch view with a green vine.

McCrae House

Rental Fees

  • $50 per hour + HST
  • $310 per day or after hours + HST

Coach House

Capacity:

  • 16 people – tables & chairs
  • 25 – reception style, chairs only

Backyard

Capacity:

  • 50 people – tables & chairs

Features

  • Licensed facility – we provide all alcohol for your event
  • Area is set-up and torn down by museum staff
  • We provide tables, chairs, microphone, podium, speaker
  • Screen and projector available in the Coach House only

Before You Book

Connect with us for additional information and to arrange a tour of our spaces. Complete the Facility Rental Request Form and submit directly to [email protected]

For all rental spaces:

  • Rental fees include available tables and chairs and access to AV equipment
  • Additional liability insurance and security staffing fees may apply

Additional staffing costs per hour/required # of staff

  • $22 per hour + HST

Contact:

Linda Fazzari
Bookings & Facility Rental Coordinator
[email protected]
519-836-1221 ext. 3552