The Facilities
The Art Galleries
You can get married within the museum's magnificent art galleries which contain works by world-famous artists, including Renoir, Cezanne and Monet.
Civil ceremony capacity - 40-150 guests
Drinks reception capacity - 40-300 guests
The Grand Hall
This magnificent space features classic styling, a beautiful balcony, a grand marble staircase and room for a dancefloor and bar area. Available after 5pm.
Drinks reception capacity - 100-340 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity - 80-320 guests (max 250 guests with a dancefloor)
Evening reception capacity - 80-250 guests (including seating and a dancefloor)
Asian weddings are often held at National Museum Cardiff. The Reardon Smith Theatre and The Grand Hall can be used together for a ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 320 guests.
The Court Room
A sophisticated, oak-panelled room that's perfect for more intimate celebrations. For small daytime weddings, this space is often used for vintage style afternoon tea or a traditional formal wedding breakfast. The Court Room can be combined with hire of the Grand Hall for a larger evening party.
Ceremony capacity - 50 guests
Drinks reception capacity - 40-50 guests (when used in conjunction with Art Galleries)
Wedding breakfast capacity - 40 guests seated for a wedding breakfast, 40-50 guests for an afternoon tea
Evening reception - 40-50 guests
The Reardon Smith Theatre
This impressive theatre was originally built in 1932 and features its own entrance. You're free to make use of the high-tech equipment and stage during your wedding! The theatre can be combined with hire of the Art Galleries for a pre-dinner drinks and capes reception followed by your wedding breakfast in the Grand Hall.
Ceremony capacity - 100-340 guests
Asian weddings are often held at National Museum Cardiff. The Reardon Smith Theatre and the Grand Hall can be used together for a ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 320 guests. The Museum works alongside a number of specialist Asian catering providers.