Top New Jersey Wedding Shower Museums

• Spaces for 1,000-1,200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

For over 100 years, Ellis Island has stood as the symbol of a new beginning for millions of Americans. The exhibits and galleries of this former immigration station are open to your guests so that they can experience what over 12 million immigrants did between 1892 and 1954 in search of the American Dream. Just an eight minute private ferry ride from Battery Park, NYC or Liberty State Park, NJ while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline. Ellis Island offers a stunning and unforgettable settings for your corporate event, special family celebration, fundraiser or other special events. Many top corporate event planning companies have designed phenomenal events here on our islands –– and we invite you to consider Ellis Island and for your upcoming occasion. This Monumental Venue creates an event of emotion, excitement, and pride.

• Spaces for 200-1,200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

Take a bite out of the Big Apple with a one of a kind experience at a monumental venue. Just an eight minute exclusive ferry ride from Battery Park, NYC or Liberty State Park, NJ host your exclusive event at America’s most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy – The Statue of Liberty. No matter what your guests’ backgrounds are, you’re almost certain to make a lasting impression on them by providing them with the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Statue of Liberty up close, taking in the history of our wonderful and diverse country. Lady Liberty is set on 12 acres in New York City’s majestic harbor and measures in at 305’1″ from the ground to the top of her torch. Join Lady Liberty for a cocktail and a photo keepsake followed by dinner as you take in the stars and the Manhattan Skyline. The Statue of Liberty Museum available for indoor dining. Enjoy tours with the National Park Rangers. If you’re looking to make your event unforgettable, how about the ultimate ending – a firework spectacular? Evelyn Hill Inc. is one of the best event venues NYC has to offer.

• Spaces for 50-250,400 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Total Spaces

The art of planning a great event is as much about paying attention to the smallest of details as it is about demonstrating a passion for entertaining. It is at The Newark Museum of Art, where a professional team will assist you in creating an exceptional event against a backdrop of timeless art and culture, that you will discover that both pursuits are effectively served. In addition to the stately Engelhard Court, the lush Victorian Ballantine House, the gorgeous Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden, and the Billy Johnson Auditorium, the Museum offers a variety of spaces for events. Whether it is a private wedding or other celebration, corporate entertaining, or a conference, The Museum will ensure that your event is one that will be remembered for a lifetime. If you would like more information about organizing your event, please contact Yesha Neal at Consider the magnificent Engelhard Court as a venue for ceremonies or corporate events. With marble floors, art installations, and plenty of natural light, this expansive environment of Beax-Arts design is a fantastic choice for supper and dancing after a long day at work. As an added bonus, the Court provides access to the Museum's galleries, which can be seen by your guests both before and during your event. 250-300 people are expected to attend the reception. 220 people will be seated for dinner.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts occupies Madison's first public library building, a Richardsonian Romanesque Revival structure donated by D. Willis James in 1900. The historic interior features stained glass windows, richly detailed woodwork, and three elaborately decorated fireplaces — a distinctive setting for intimate private events in Madison, NJ. Two spaces are available for rental. The main museum building at 9 Main Street accommodates up to 50 guests across two levels of exhibits devoted to 18th- and 19th-century craftsmanship. The adjacent Education Annex at 23 Main Street offers Renaissance Revival architecture with high ceilings and generous natural light, suited for receptions, workshops, fundraisers, and community gatherings of up to 75. Tables and chairs are included with both spaces; catering and bar service are arranged through the renter's preferred vendors.

• Spaces for 85-450 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Morven Museum & Garden is a National Historic Landmark in Princeton, New Jersey, built around 1757 by Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The estate served as New Jersey's official Governor's Mansion from 1945 to 1981, housing five governors, before reopening as a museum and public garden in 2004 following a multi-phase restoration. More than 260 years of history are woven into the grounds, from the Colonial Revival gardens to the period architecture of the mansion itself. Three event spaces accommodate weddings, receptions, and private gatherings of varying sizes. The Stockton Education Center is a modern indoor venue with views of the pocket gardens, welcoming up to 115 guests for cocktail receptions or 85 for seated dinners, with WiFi, accessible restrooms, and 60 on-site parking spaces. The Great Lawn is a sweeping outdoor space framed by mature trees, accommodating up to 400 guests for cocktail receptions, buffet dinners, or seated dinners, with the option to add a tent for larger events or weather coverage. The Colonial Revival Garden offers a historically designed open-air setting for ceremonies and tented gatherings. Planning resources include an approved caterer list and a preferred vendor list.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery

The Montclair Art Museum has occupied its neoclassical landmark on South Mountain Avenue since 1914, when it became New Jersey's first museum dedicated exclusively to art. The building, designed by Albert R. Ross and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, is recognized for its columned portico and beautifully landscaped grounds in Montclair — minutes from New York City. Leir Hall, the museum's principal event space, rises three stories beneath a dramatic skylight, with a large stage and a state-of-the-art audio, visual, and live-stream system. Together with Lehman Court, the combined spaces accommodate more than 250 guests for a standing reception or 175 seated with a dance floor. The museum hosts weddings, nonprofit galas, corporate dinners, film screenings, and concerts — all with access to galleries that have collected and preserved American and Native American art for more than a century.