Ella Sharp Museum

Ella Sharp Museum sits inside Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, Michigan, where art, history, and science programming share grounds with the historic Farmlane complex and the Hurst Planetarium. The museum hosts private events ranging from large weddings and receptions to corporate retreats and smaller hourly rentals for meetings and workshops. Wedding and reception packages center on the Grand Community Room and Ella's Granary, both offering tables, chairs, linens, an A/V system, kitchen access, a bridal suite, a groom suite, and an outdoor patio with lighting. For an added element, the Hurst Planetarium can be reserved for a cocktail hour, and gallery time and museum photo sessions are available as optional enhancements. Micro-weddings and reception-only formats are also offered alongside the full-day Ella Experience package, which includes exclusive use of the museum and two days of access for decorating, rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. The museum is ADA compliant, with wheelchair-accessible public areas, accessible restrooms, and free on-site parking inside Ella Sharp Park. Events are supported by dedicated staff coordination throughout.