About this vendor
Located in Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno Nevada, The Wilbur D. May Center hosts a museum and arboretum enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Available event space includes the left wing of the museum which contains:
- A carefully tended indoor garden with waterfalls and koi fish ponds
- A small bridal suite
- An outdoor patio area
- A commercial kitchen conveniently located
- A large meeting room with a projector screen
Guests looking for ceremony space can also rent outdoor gardens such as:
- Honey's Garden which features a wooden bridge and a scenic waterfall backdrop
- Burke Garden that showcases tiered seating, beautiful floral designs, and plays home to wildlife such as butterflies and rabbits
As a Washoe County facility, part of our focus is on serving the community; which means finding the perfect wedding spot for you and keeping prices affordable for new couples. As such, our rental rates are unbeatable and outdoor vendors are welcome.
In short: here at the May Center you're getting the freedom to see your vision through and you're being helped by an institution that priortizes making sure anyone can have their perfect day.
Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Museum
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Planning
Reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5
out of 5.02 reviews
We loved having our wedding here! It was so gorgeous, well-priced and the museum staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Perfect if you are looking for an indoor venue with an outd...
oor feel.
The May Museum was an incredibly beautiful venue and our guests had so many good things to say about it. Communication was great and it's really affordable! We loved this venue and...
are so grateful we were able to book it.
Contact
1595 N Sierra St, Reno, NV | Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Tahoe
Wilbur D. May Museum