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Your Wedding, Down to a Science
If you're looking for a truly unique spot to tie the knot, the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque, NM, is an excellent choice. Here, you'll have access to over 30,000 square feet of space that you can match to your vision.
Preserving the Story of the Atomic Age
This venue is the only congressionally chartered museum in the US that's dedicated to the history of nuclear science. On your big day, you and your guests will have full access to all the exhibits, including the outdoor Heritage Park, which boasts an impressive range of planes, rockets, and missiles. Both the permanent and rotating exhibits are sure to entertain your loved ones, and they make for great photography backdrops as well.
Expansive Spaces, Five-Star Services
As you tie the knot, you can welcome over 300 guests to the venue for an unforgettable wedding day. The Periodic Hall is perfect for a cocktail hour and seated dinner, with an open floor plan, so you can fully personalize your experience. Wedding packages with The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History are tailored to meet your specific needs for the special day. Yours can include tables and chairs, with set-up provided, linens, access to A/V equipment, and security services. The venue operates an open-vendor policy, so you're welcome to bring in your preferred caterers and entertainment for the day. You can even have guided tours with an experienced docent for an additional fee. Just reach out to the team and get started planning your perfect day at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
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Ceremony Area
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Non-Religious Ceremony
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Ballroom
Historic Venue
Museum
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.02 reviews
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Kimberly G
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5.0
12/09/2018
Our daughter was married on December 1, 2018 at the museum and we were blown away by how easy and enjoyable it was to work with the event coordinator and staff. Claudia and Ethan ...
on the day of the wedding bent over backwards to help us make our daughters wedding perfect!! Words can not express how greatful we are for everything over the months leading up to the wedding. Every time I contacted Claudia to ask questions she responded almost instantly and always made me feel like my little worries would be taken care of and they totally were. The wedding was small and intimate about 60 people but the care we were given you would have thought we were a large high dollar group putting on an event. My daughter and her new husband are both high school science teachers so this was the perfect venue for their special day. The ceremony and reception were both held here and all the guests were shocked that such a place could be such an amazing wedding venue. The Museum supplied all the tables(round, banquet and high boys) chairs and table linens in white or black while we supplied the decorations. The museum allowed us in the day before the wedding to work on decorations then the day of the wedding we were allowed to set up as long as we didnt block doorways. It was such a wonderful experience and even the volunteers at the museum were helpful when we were trying to get all of our decorations in. We did damage a table at the wedding and the museum was good about letting us know how to take care of the issue without making a huge issue out of it which we really appreciated. This was a fabulous venue for a very unique and memorable wedding!!
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Samantha N
5.0
7/03/2012
This was a great location for two science nerds to get married! The museum was open for our guests to visit during the reception, they let us bring in our own caterer and alcohol (...
which saved us a lot of money), and we got some beautiful photos with the airplanes. The only downside is that they have a pretty small crew, so we had to set up and take down our decorations.
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