James A. Michener Art Museum

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

The Michener Art Museum, named for Doylestown’s Pulitzer-Prize winning author and philanthropist, is ideally located in the heart of scenic Bucks County. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored historic site that began as the Bucks County prison in 1884. Today, the Michener has been transformed into a welcoming center of culture and beauty providing a dramatic and elegant setting to entertain guests, clients and employees.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-200

Venue type

  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
138 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901

Our event spaces

Grand Entrance Hall

Perfect space for guests to enjoy a welcome champagne and mingle.

Adjacent to museum galleries and accessible to Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden Terrace. 150+ for a cocktail reception (minimal seating).

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour

Patricia Pfundt Sculpture Garden Terrace

The most popular cocktail hour space for you and your guests.

200 max. for a sit-down, served reception (no dancing). 160 max. for a sit-down, served reception with dancing. 200+ for cocktail reception (minimal seating). Terrace can accommodate up to 40-by-60-foot tent to be provided by client through an approved vendor of the Michener Art Museum.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 220 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Edgar N. Putman Event Pavilion

The perfect space to host your reception and dance with your guests.

2,500 square foot light-filled, all-glass structure with 4,500 square foot outdoor courtyard space for ceremonies and receptions. Accessible by indoor connection to the galleries and by a separate garden entrance. Banquet seating for 180 with dancing, or theater style seating for 200. Flexible space to incorporate in and outdoor concepts, as well as accommodate rain plans.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Couples luncheon

Grand Entrance Hall

Perfect space for guests to enjoy a welcome champagne and mingle.

Adjacent to museum galleries and accessible to Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden Terrace. 150+ for a cocktail reception (minimal seating).

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour

Available services that can be provided by James A. Michener Art Museum

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • July 5, 2025 Wedding at the Michener Art Museum

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    •Peter M.•Jul 18

    Museum venue was amazing - five stars Catering by CBD was as follows (overall 3 stars) - Appetizers and service was great - five stars - Dinner and service was great - five stars - Bar tending service was not good - 1 star - Shut down second bar too early - Did not announce last call - Bartenders not friendly and not very organized, when I asked for a specific beer brand they said it was not available but at the end of the night I ended up taking home over a case of that beer brand, very disappointed with the bar service - Late night snack was a disaster - Not announced when food was delivered - Lot of left overs but none wrapped up (assuming staff had a good meal on behalf of the customer) - Communication between CBD coordinator and venue hosts not great

    Response from vendor•Jul 28, 2025
    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback about the July 5th wedding at the Michener Art Museum. We’re thrilled the appetizers, dinner, and overall service met your expectations, but we're truly sorry to hear aspects of the bar service and late-night snack fell short. The beer mix-up was a clear misstep on our part, and we have already addressed it internally to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Our bartenders are typically praised for their professionalism, so we’re looking into what may have caused the disconnect that evening. While the DJ did announce the late-night snack and there were minimal leftovers, we understand that the experience may not have come across as intended. We are curious about your comment regarding communication with the venue and would like to learn more. We’d truly value the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please let us know a convenient time to connect.

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