Weddings
At the Bullock Museum, we know that every wedding is as unique as the couple themselves. That's why we offer plenty of flexibility, allowing you to tailor your most memorable celebration to your exact vision.
With several beautiful spaces to choose from, our experienced event coordinators and exclusive event partners will assist you with creating an elegant and unforgettable experience. Close to downtown Austin and the University of Texas, the Museum features a stunning Grand Lobby, an intimate Atrium space, and a versatile Austin Room. On-site parking, exhibitions, theaters, nearby hotels, restaurants, and shopping make it the ideal Austin wedding destination. View the Venue Rental Wedding Guide.
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Wedding Event Spaces
Grand Lobby — Flanked by soaring granite columns and a custom terrazzo floor, the first-floor Lobby is a one-of-a-kind setting. 9,750 sq. ft., 450 seated guests, 600 standing guests, 525 theater-style seated guests.
Bob Bullock Atrium — An intimate space overlooking the Rotunda, the Atrium is perfect for a cocktail hour, small party, or private dinner for newlyweds. Located on the second floor. 3,750 sq. ft., 150 seated guests, 250 standing guests, 225 theater-style seated guests.
Austin Room — A versatile, blank canvas that can be turned into a custom, spectacular experience for guests. 6,500 sq. ft., 350 seated guests, 500 standing guests, 400 theater-style seated guests.
Lone Star Plaza — Host a picturesque outdoor event under the Bronze Star, complete with a beautiful view of the Blanton Museum plaza on UT's campus and the Texas State Capitol. 575 seated guests, 1,200 standing guests, 1,100 theater-style seated guests.
Exhibition Galleries — The Museum’s Texas History Galleries and two special exhibition spaces showcase hundreds of original artifacts and innovative, immersive multimedia, providing an ever-changing experience and endless new stories. Exhibition gallery access is available during venue rentals for an additional charge.
The Museum staff were professional and helpful, ensuring every detail was handled with care. The blend of history, culture, and celebration made our wedding memorable. Faraz, Groom
It was such a unique venue and the guests enjoyed viewing the exhibits and everyone from Museum staff to catering staff were truly wonderful! Francine, Wedding Planner
Wedding FAQs
To inquire about availability, please submit an event inquiry. We are happy to place a courtesy hold on your preferred date on a first-come, first-served basis while you are in the initial planning stages for your event. If another party requests the same date, you will have two business days to move to contract and pay the deposit or release the space.
To secure the date, a signed Rental Agreement and deposit of 50% of the agreement total are required. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the event date. The Museum accepts checks made payable to the Texas State History Museum and all major credit cards.
Standard access to the Museum and loading dock for all vendors and clients is at 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Vendors and clients are asked to be respectful of Museum guests and maintain a low volume until the Museum closes to the public at 5 p.m. Early load-in requires pre-approval and may be arranged for an additional cost.
Exhibit access is not included with rental spaces but can be added onto an event for an additional cost. Please note that food and beverage are not permitted in the exhibits for artifact preservation purposes.
A one-hour wedding ceremony rehearsal is included in the wedding rental rate and must be pre-arranged with Bullock Events Staff.
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The Bullock Texas State History Museum has designated service providers for catering and audio/visual needs. All applicable services must be handled by one of the partners listed below. There are no restrictions on other vendor services and our team is happy to recommend vendors who have done events in the Museum before and delivered excellent events services to their clients. Restrictions do not apply to specialty desserts such as wedding cakes. Tables and chairs are provided by the caterer.
Catering
Rosemary's Catering, Sterling Events
Audio/visual
Atomic Picnic, ATX Event Systems, Ideal Productions, Spacecraft Entertainment
Complimentary parking is available to guests after 5 p.m. in the Museum garage the day of the event. The capacity of the Museum parking garage is 400 vehicles.
Daytime parking for event guests is available in the Museum garage. Parking is subject to availability and capacity. Learn more about parking at the Museum.
Ready to plan your event at the Bullock Museum? Submit an event inquiry and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.