Details
- Meeting Rooms: 3
Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, overlooking the Mississippi River, our rental spaces feature stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline, as well as bold and innovative design that will wow your guests. Our unique blend of art, architecture, and exceptional service guarantees you and your guests a flawless event. WAM also features an attached parking ramp for easy access to your event from beginning to end. The museum staff will help you create the experience you want and guide you through the planning process step by step. Enhance your event with gallery rentals and guided tours, or customize every detail with personalized decorations and audio/visual elements – our events staff is ready to help you build the event of your dreams. Read all you need to know about WAM’s Rental Guidelines here.
Contact Information
- Weisman Art Museum
- wamevent@umn.edu
- 333 East River Road
- Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
- Phone: (612) 626-5241
Amenities
- Catering
- Accessible
Meeting Spaces
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Davis Gallery
Occupancy: 0 - 160
If you're looking for a space to host your ceremony with maximum drama, Davis gallery serves in spades. Brightly colored paintings by contemporary (including local) artists hang on the wall surrounding the space which is punctuated by the permanent installation of the immersive Pedicord Apts (Ed and Nancy Keinholz) and two large-scale ceramic works: Virgil Ortiz's Tahu: Leader of the Blind Archers, and Jun Kaneko's Untitled, 1995. The Davis Gallery has a maximum capacity of 160, depending on setup.
Configuration Occupancy Reception 160 -
The Dolly Fiterman Riverview Gallery
Occupancy: 0 - 250
With river views and stunning clerestory lighting, this gallery is an ideal spot for a large reception or dinner. It accommodates 150 for dinner and up to 250 for a standing reception.
Configuration Occupancy Banquet/Rounds 150 Reception 250 -
William G. Shepherd Room
Occupancy: 0 - 370
This carpeted room holds 120 for lecture-style seating as a flat-floor auditorium. It may also be arranged with tables as a meeting space or opened up to become part of the adjacent Riverview Gallery for large dinners and receptions. The capacity of the combined spaces is up to 270 for a seated dinner and up to 370 for a reception.
Configuration Occupancy Reception 370 Banquet/Rounds 270 Theater 120 -
Woodhouse Gallery
Occupancy: 0 - 100
For a smaller ceremony, the Woodhouse Gallery offers a space with slightly lower ceilings and a more intimate experience. Woodhouse showcases Modern art including the work of Jim Denomie, George Morrison, and Louise Nevelson. The Woodhouse gallery holds a maximum capacity of 100, depending on setup.
Configuration Occupancy Reception 100
