Charges

The deposit is non-refunadble.  The hire fee covers the cost of the use of the room on the day of the wedding and administrative time.  There is no admission charge to your guests attending your wedding and they are welcome to look around the Museum prior to the ceremony.

Parking

Wedding guests may park their vehicles in any of the designated parking places within the Museum.  There is no charge for parking.  The bridal party may drive to the front doors of the Museum.  Disabled parking is available at the reat of the building. Wheelchair access is via the East door of the building.

Confetti

We ask you not to use confetti within the building or grounds.

Smoking

You are also advised that the Museum is a no smoking area.

Photography

If you are using a commercial photographer, we will be happy to allow them access to the Museum prior to your wedding in order that they may become familiar with the rooms and building if they so wish.

Guests who wish to use the Museum for their wedding photography, but who do not wish to have their civil wedding ceremony here are asked to make a donation to the Museum.

Flowers

We will be happy to liase with your florist about the decoration of your chosen gallery, but please note that flower stamens must be removed to avoid staining to furnishings.

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