Gibbes Museum Private Events 2025-2026

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART P R I V A T E

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CLAY AUSTIN

@gibbesmuseumevents MEL TOMS

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART Located in the heart of the historic district, Charleston’s premier art museum offers a setting rich with history and charm. The Gibbes’ BeauxArts building boasts impressive architectural detailing and ample rooms with soaring ceilings.

Exchange vows under the opulent Tiffanystyle art glass dome in the rotunda gallery, or host your soirée in the classical garden. This exceptional Charleston venue is perfect for locals and visitors alike, and will transform your private event into a one-of-a-kind celebration.

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JOSEPH ROGERO

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1 S T F LO O R E V E N T S PAC E Just beyond the front doors of the Gibbes, guests are welcomed by 11-foot ceilings, original crown molding, porcelain tile, and hardwood floors. The 1905 window and door openings add a touch of old Charleston to a very polished and modern sense of hospitality. The first floor includes reception and lecture halls, classrooms and studios, that are the quintessential Charleston spaces for any event, meeting, or celebration.

CLASSROOMS AND STUDIOS Plan your next business meeting or group training session in one of our four studios or classrooms.

F E L LO W S R E C E P T I O N H A L L & A L M E I DA L E C T U R E H A L L The reception hall offers a glass curtain wall providing views of the classical garden—the perfect backdrop for any private event. The exposed brick walls and rose marble flooring throughout exude a timeless elegance.

With 525 square feet of sleek and functional meeting space, complete with wireless internet and audio visual equipment, the lecture hall is a fresh departure from the ordinary.

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FRANZI ANNIKA PHOTOGRAPHY

MONIKA GAUTHIER

HANNAH ALYSSA

TIM WILLOUGHBY PHOTOGRAPHY

1 S T F LO O R Venue Specifications E V E N T S PAC E

S Q UA R E F E E T

M A X C A PAC I T Y *

Two Classrooms and Two Studios

480 each

25 per classroom/studio

Reception and Lecture Halls

2,925

150 lecture style seating 200 cocktail 170 table seating *Capacity subject to change depending on event set-up.

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IVY BEE WEDDINGS

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SARAH SELVIG

2 N D F LO O R E V E N T S PAC E As you ascend the double staircase, you will enter into the grand arcade complete with the original 1905 porcelain tile floor and light fixtures. In the main gallery you will experience history through American art dating back to the eighteenth century, and find yourself surrounded by neoclassical sculpture in the rotunda galleries.

T H E C A M P B E L L R O T U N DA This 1,345 square foot sculpture hall lends itself to an intimate dinner setting or romantic wedding ceremony. The rotunda gallery is marked with its Tiffany-style art glass dome, porcelain tile floor, original light fixtures, and molding, and is truly the jewel of the Gibbes Museum.

RICHARD BELL

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2 N D F LO O R Venue Specifications E V E N T S PAC E

S Q UA R E F E E T

M A X C A PAC I T Y *

Rotunda

1,345

140 lecture-style seating 150 cocktail 70 table seating

*Capacity subject to change depending on exhibition on view and event set-up.

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LENHARDT GARDEN The Lenhardt Garden is a classical European-style garden with contemporary touches. The stunning allée, created by live oaks with lush plantings, surrounds the garden and provides an intimate space for an unforgettable evening.

SARAH SELVIG

STEPHEN ATONI

RAMSEY YANNEY

L E N H A R D T G A R D E N Venue Specifications E V E N T S PAC E

S Q UA R E F E E T

M A X C A PAC I T Y *

Garden

8,448

350 seated 500 cocktail *Capacity subject to change depending on event set-up.

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PHILLIP CASEY

RAMSEY YANNEY

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STEVE STEINHARDT

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C O N TAC T U S GENERAL MUSEUM I N F O R M AT I O N

P R I VAT E E V E N T I N F O R M AT I O N

Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401

Addy Smith Associate Director of Special Events asmith@gibbesmuseum.org 843.722.2706 x210

843.722.2706 gibbesmuseum.org @gibbesmuseumevents

MUSEUM HOURS Monday–Tuesday 10AM–5PM Wednesday 10AM–8PM Thursday–Saturday 10AM–5PM Sunday 1–5PM *Museum hours are subject to change.

Please visit our website at gibbesmuseum.org/visit for additional information.

SAM STROUD

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STEVE STEINHARDT NATASHA COYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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PREFERRED VENDORS MCG PHOTOGRAPHY

FAQ WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?

Upon signing the contract, an initial deposit includes 50% of your total balance and a $1,000 refundable security deposit. The final payment is due six months before your event date.

WHAT IS THE SECURITY DEPOSIT?

C AT E R E R S Brick Lane Catering 843.323.2696 bricklanecatering.com Caroline’s Market & Catering 843.763.7057 carolinesmarket.com Charleston Place Events 843.722.4900 charlestonplace.com Cru Catering 843.534.2433 x13 crucatering.com The Drifter CHS 828.329.7807 thedrifterchs.com The Drizzled Pear 843.408.0339 thedrizzledpear.com Duvall Catering & Events 843.763.9222 duvallevents.com Halls Signature Events 843.242.3185 hallssignatureevents.com Hamby Catering & Events 843.725.4033 hambycatering.com

Harvest Catering 843.270.7468 harvestcateringcharleston.com Rosemary & Rye Catering 843.834.4845 rosemaryandryecatering.com Salthouse Catering 843.577.7847 salthousecatering.com

E XC L U S I V E TENT PROVIDER Snyder 843.766.3366 snyderevents.com

HOTELS

BAR SERVICE PROVIDERS

The Charleston Place 843.722.4900 charlestonplace.com

Cru Bar 843.534.2433 crucatering.com

The Dewberry 843.897.5314 thedewberrycharleston.com

Duvall Catering & Events 843.763.9222 duvallevents.com

Francis Marion Hotel 843.722.0600 francismarionhotel.com

MIX 843.364.8611 mixcharleston.com

Hotel Emeline 843.577.2644 hotelemeline.com

Salthouse Catering 843.577.7847 salthousecatering.com

The Loutrel 843.872.9600 theloutrel.com

Spike by Snyder 843.766.3366 x226 snyderevents.com/bar-service

The Mills House 843.577.2400 millshouse.com

Squeeze Cocktail & Beverage Catering 843.614.3228 squeeze-onsite.com

A $1,000 refundable security deposit is required with the signed contract.

This is to cover potential damage and will be refunded within 30 days of your event. The security deposit is not included in the total rental fee.

ARE THERE ANY TIME RESTRICTIONS?

Regular Museum hours are from 10am–5pm. The rental fee covers a four-hour rental. Each hour you add, it is an additional $500 added to your total fee. Events are permitted to begin as early as 5:30pm.

Clients have the option to extend the rental time until 11pm.

DO YOU OFFER PARKING?

There is no on-site parking. We recommend using the two parking garages within walking distance, located on Cumberland and Queen Street.

DO YOU HAVE A BRIDAL SUITE AVAILABLE AT YOUR VENUE?

The Gibbes Museum of Art does not offer a bridal suite. We recommend The Loutrel, Mills House, The Dewberry, Francis Marion, or Hotel Emeline for your Bridal Suite needs. However, you would have access to two classrooms, each with a private restroom, beginning at 4pm the day of the event.

DO YOU PROVIDE RENTAL ITEMS?

Pricing is based on the venue only, all rental items must be brought in.

All tent, staging, and dance floors must come from Snyder Event Rentals.

You are welcome to use an alternate provider for all other rental items.

WHEN ARE THE LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT TIMES?

Rentals can be delivered the day of the event as early as 9am in the Garden, 10am in the Reception + Lecture Halls, and 4pm in the Rotunda.

For load-out, all rental items must be out of the museum by 12am.

WHAT IS THE TIMING FOR THE CEREMONY REHEARSAL?

A ceremony rehearsal can be scheduled the day prior to the event between the hours of 9am-10am and 4pm-5pm.

MAY WE BRING IN AN OUTSIDE CATERER?

You are welcome to use an outside caterer and bar service provider, we just ask that they provide their business license and COI. There will be a higher service and impact fee of 15%, and we ask that they sign our Catering Service Provider agreement.

DO YOU REQUIRE A WEDDING PLANNER?

Yes, we require a full-service planner at least 6 months prior to your event.

There will be a Service and Impact Fee of 8% for Preferred Catering and Bar Services.

There will be a Service and Impact Fee of 15% for all Outside Catering and Bar Services.

Please note this brochure is for marketing purposes only. Please refer to the Gibbes Museum’s private event rental contract for more information regarding the venue’s specific rules, regulations, and requirements.

LIMITED OFFER! Brides and grooms receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Gibbes Museum of Art.

LEX & TREV

2025–2026

S P R I N G / FA L L P R I C I N G

S P R I N G / FA L L P R I VAT E E V E N T R AT E S *

March, April, May, September, October, November

E V E N T S PAC E

DURING BUSINESS HOURS**

AFTER HOURS MON–THURS

AFTER HOURS FRIDAY & SUNDAY

AFTER HOURS SATURDAY

Second Floor Galleries, Rotunda, Reception and Lecture Halls & Garden

N/A

$8,500

$9,500

$10,500

Reception and Lecture Halls & Garden

Mon–Thurs ($3,500) Fri & Sun ($4,000) Sat ($4,500)

$7,500

$8,500

$9,500

Second Floor Galleries, Rotunda, Reception & Lecture Halls

N/A

$6,500

$7,500

$8,500

Reception and Lecture Halls

Mon–Thurs ($1,500) Fri & Sun ($2,000) Sat ($2,500)

$4,500

$5,500

$6,500

Lecture Hall (Includes use of our AV)

$150 hourly

Classrooms

$75 hourly

We are pleased to offer non-profits a 15% discount on all above pricing with exception of Lecture Hall and Classroom hourly rates. * An additional $350 cleaning fee will be charged for event cleanup/sanitization.

Pricing is subject to change. All events will be based on a 4-hour event, not including set-up and breakdown with $500 for each additional event hour. * * M U S E U M H O U R S | M O N DAY– T U E S DAY 1 0 a m – 5 p m | W E D N E S DAY 1 0 a m – 8 p m | T H U R S DAY– S AT U R DAY 1 0 a m – 5 p m | S U N DAY 1 – 5 p m

LEX & TREV

2025–2026

WINTER/SUMMER PRICING

W I N T E R / S U M M E R P R I VAT E E V E N T R AT E S *

January, February, June, & December

E V E N T S PAC E

DURING MUSEUM HOURS**

AFTER HOURS MON–THURS

AFTER HOURS FRIDAY & SATURDAY

AFTER HOURS SATURDAY

Second Floor Galleries, Rotunda, Reception and Lecture Halls & Garden

N/A

$7,500

$8,500

$9,500

Reception and Lecture Halls & Garden

Mon–Thurs ($3,500) Fri & Sun ($4,000) Sat ($4,500)

$6,500

$7,500

$8,500

Second Floor Galleries, Rotunda, Reception & Lecture Halls

N/A

$5,500

$6,500

$7,500

Reception and Lecture Halls

Mon–Thurs ($1,500) Fri & Sun ($2,000) Sat ($2,500)

$3,500

$4,500

$5,500

Lecture Hall (Includes use of our AV)

$150 hourly

Classrooms

$75 hourly

We are pleased to offer non-profits a 15% discount on all above pricing with exception of Lecture Hall and Classroom hourly rates. * An additional $350 cleaning fee will be charged for event cleanup/sanitization.

Pricing is subject to change. All events will be based on a 4-hour event, not including set-up and breakdown with $500 for each additional event hour. * * M U S E U M H O U R S | M O N DAY– T U E S DAY 1 0 a m – 5 p m | W E D N E S DAY 1 0 a m – 8 p m | T H U R S DAY– S AT U R DAY 1 0 a m – 5 p m | S U N DAY 1 – 5 p m

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STEPHEN ATOHI

VENDORS

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OLGA CHAGAROV

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The Francis Marion Hotel has overlooked the harbor and historic city since 1924. The hotel ooers 20,000 sq. ft of meeting space including three grande ballrooms and eight smaller meeting rooms, fully equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment. With 235 guest rooms and suites and on-site ammenities such as The Swamp Fox Restaurant, The Spa of Charleston, the fitness center, Starbucks and more- The Francis Marion Hotel is the perfect place for your next event.

387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 FrancisMarionHotel.com | 843.722.0600 Member of Historic Hotels of America

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top 10 hotel in the U.s. by travel + Leisure THELOUTREL.COM

843-872-9600

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Live DJ Electric Violinist Party Bands

Ceremony Ensembles, Cocktail Hour Jazz Bands, String Trio, String Quartet & Orchestra

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VOYAG E, ALWAYS For the soulful sojourner, for the inquisitive local. For those who seek the new over the known, while wandering through the past. From our perch in historic downtown Charleston, welcome to Emeline.

CO N N ECT WIT H U S:

hotelemeline.com | @hotelemeline | 886.246.7407

ChristinaBaxterWeddings.com Ph. 843.749.2807

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EVENT PLANNING + DESIGN 678.772.2819 | sarahlilliedesigns.com

Crafting Culinary Masterpieces since 2000 CRUCATERING.COM | 843.534.2433 | @CRUCATERING CRUCATERING.COM | 843.534.CHEF (2433) [ 42 ]

A FULL SERVICE LIGHTING, AUDIO AND VISUAL PRODUCTION COMPANY

WEDDINGS, PRIVATE AND CORPORATE EVENTS

843.410.9888

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W W W. I E S P RO D U C T I O N S . CO M

Made to Say “I Do” for 170 Years With our storied history of Southern hospitality dating back to 1853, we have been hosting events with heaps of Southern charm since the beginning. Located a just block from the Gibbes Museum of Art, our oh-so photogenic Pink Hotel makes the perfect backdrop for every moment of your Wedding Weekend, from the rehearsal dinner, to the farewell brunch and everything in between.

CONTACT: SALES@MILLSHOUSE.COM MILLSHOUSEHOTEL .COM • 843-805-1067

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Timeless. Southern.

Inventive.

www.hambycatering.com •

boutique catering in the beautiful lowcountry

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contact Lexie Webb | lexie@harvestcatering charleston.com | 843.270.7468

photography credit: Philip Casey Photography, Madison Banks Photography, Haley Foster Photography, Clay Austin Photography

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From the Hall family of restaurants

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EVENT PLANNING AND DESIGN hillandcocreative.com | 803.309.5849 | 21 Broad Street, Charleston SC

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