We have been big fans of weddings at the Harley-Davidson Museum for years. Their beautiful 20-acre campus is a gem for Milwaukee and makes for some fabulous weddings, rehearsal dinners and other events. One of the stand-out features of the H-D Museum is their selection of venues – and that’s what this article is all about!
We’d like to thank 1903 Events at the Harley-Davidson Museum for sponsoring this article – they are an amazing space to have your wedding with delicious & customizable catering options! Now read on for the top six venues you can book at Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum!
1. The Garage – Great for Indoor/Outdoor Receptions
The Garage is the Harley-Davidson Museum’s crown jewel venue – it’s big, beautiful, modern and new. With space for 400 seated guests, The Garage can host your larger wedding with ease and make the room flip between your ceremony and reception simple.
Included with rental of The Garage is patio access, which overlooks the Menomonee River and Downtown Milwaukee. It’s beautiful and a great space to host outdoor bars, yard games and much more.
Also included with your rental of The Garage is an onsite getting ready suite, movable & customizable bars and floor-to-ceiling glass garage doors perfect for hosting open air events! You’ll also have access to the picturesque 20-acre Harley-Davidson Museum campus, including complimentary parking for your guests.
Learn more about The Garage here: 1903events.com
2. Rumble – The Perfect Indoor Venue with a View
The next Harley-Davidson Museum venue you’ll want on your list is Rumble. This modern venue features a sleek design and can seat up to 300 guests for a sit-down dinner. The spacious room, with its high ceilings, offers flexibility for various configurations, making it an excellent choice for creative Milwaukee couples.
One of the highlights of Rumble is its east-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, offering stunning views of downtown, Walker’s Point, and the Menomonee River. The scenery is particularly breathtaking at night when the city lights up – the perfect spot to exchange your vows and toast with your guests.
Insider Tip: The perfect add-on to your wedding in Rumble is the 1903 Bridge / Patio 13 (#4 on this list) for cocktail hour. It’s just a short walk to Rumble and such a unique space you and your guests will love it!!
Learn more about Rumble here: 1903events.com
3. Founder’s Terrace – Outdoor Ceremonies
If you’re looking for one of the best outdoor ceremony spots in Milwaukee, you’ve found it at Founder’s Terrace! Located on the H-D Museum’s campus, Founder’s Terrace overlooks the Menomonee River, Downtown Milwaukee and Walker’s Point – what an amazing spot for a wedding ceremony!!
Included with a Founder’s Terrace ceremony is a a two hour block of time, 200 white garden chairs and portable sound system. Note that most couples that book Founder’s Terrace have their reception in one of the Harley-Davidson Museum’s venues, but it is available as a ceremony-only option based upon availability.
Learn more about Founder’s Terrace here: 1903events.com
4. 1903 Bridge / Patio 13 – Intimate Gatherings in Unique Spaces
A super fun and unique venue on the Harley-Davidson Museum’s campus is the 1903 Bridge and Patio 13. The 1903 Bridge and Patio 13 each have a capacity for 60 guests, so they make great spots for your rehearsal dinner, day-after brunch and unique cocktail hour.
The space makes a great addition to a wedding in Rumble (#2 on this list). It’s a short walk, so it’s perfect for cocktail hour while the room flip takes place.
Learn more about 1903 Bridge / Patio 13 here: 1903events.com
5. Peace – Intimate Indoor Events
If you’re looking to throw an intimate event such as a rehearsal dinner, wedding shower or gift opening, check out Peace at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Peace is a private, indoor space with a capacity for up to 70 seated guests.
Learn more about Peace here: here: 1903events.com
6. MOTOR – Delicious and Fun Rehearsal Dinners
MOTOR is the restaurant and bar at the Harley-Davidson Museum, offering delicious food, drinks and fantastic décor. With a capacity of around 200 people, it’s perfect for rehearsal dinners and wedding showers.
Even if you don’t officially book it, MOTOR will be popular among you and your your wedding guests. It’s the perfect spot to grab drinks, food and socialize during wedding day downtime.
Learn more about MOTOR here: 1903events.com
Bonus Venue: The Experience Gallery – Unique Space Inside the Museum
A very unique, and very Milwaukee way to host an event at the Harley-Davidson Museum is having it inside the Museum in their Experience Gallery. Within the Experience Gallery you can host up to 80 guests – we think it’s a very cool option for unique cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners and more!
Learn more about the Experience Gallery here: 1903events.com
About 1903 Events at The Harley-Davidson Museum
Besides being one of the world’s top brands and a Milwaukee institution, the Harley-Davidson Museum is one amazing spot for weddings. From their beautiful 20-acre campus to their delicious catering options, Milwaukee couples love having their weddings at the Harley-Davidson Museum!
The H-D Museum Campus
The Harley-Davidson Museum’s campus is located in Downtown Milwaukee on a peninsula, which means it’s surrounded on three sides by the Menomonee River. In addition to the Museum itself, the campus is made up of several buildings and beautiful outdoor spaces. With all of this room, you’ll have no problem hosting your wedding ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner all on campus.
Delicious Catering from 1903 Events
You want your food and drink to be amazing – and it will be! The H-D Museum’s in-house caterer, 1903 Events, will serve up delicious and unique food to you and your guests. We’ve been to several catered events at the H-D Museum and every time the food has been excellent! Check out their wedding packages and menus here.
Unique wedding venues, 500 free parking spaces and simply amazing photo opportunities make the Harley-Davidson Museum a truly one-of-a-kind wedding destination in Downtown Milwaukee! Schedule a tour of the Harley-Davidson Museum’s wedding venues today by contacting them here.
