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Host your next gathering at The Branch Museum of Design, Virginia’s only design museum, set within a 1919 Tudor Revival landmark on Richmond’s historic Monument Avenue. From intimate celebrations to thoughtful corporate retreats, The Branch offers a setting where architecture and exhibitions shape the experience.

Our interior galleries and landscaped garden provide a distinctive backdrop for cocktail receptions, bridal luncheons, meetings, and retreats. Events take place within an active museum, with rotating exhibitions fully on view throughout your event, offering guests a rare opportunity to gather inside a cultural institution.

The Branch is first and foremost a museum. Exhibitions are never removed or altered for private events, and the care of the building and the work on view guides how we host. Our rental program is best suited for individuals and organizations who value sharing space with art and design, and who see their event as part of a larger cultural mission.

We offer flexible setup times, kitchen access for licensed caterers, and availability for daytime and evening events. Rental income directly supports the museum’s exhibitions, educational programming, and preservation of this historic space. Nonprofit rates are available.

  • The Adam Boardroom at The Branch
    Adam Boardroom

    Once the private bedroom of…

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  • The Branch Great Hall
    Great Hall

    Referred to by the Branch…

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  • The Branch Long Gallery
    Long Gallery

    Modeled after the long galleries of English Tudor manors,…

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  • The Branch Dining Room
    Dining Room

    Once the Branch family’s dining room, this space was designed…

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  • The Georgian Parlor at The Branch
    Georgian Boardroom

    Once the Branch family’s second-floor parlor, this room…

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  • The Branch Library
    Library

    Once the Branch family’s private library, this intimate room…

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  • The Branch Garden
    Garden

    The secluded simplicity of our walled garden is the ideal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

We include:

  • Complimentary onsite parking (with approval from First Baptist Church)
  • Select AV: microphone, speakers (2), TV
  • Select event furniture: (100) stackable chairs, (8) 6'x30" tables, (8) 4'x27" tables, (6) 5' round tables, (3) 4' round tables, and (6) highboys

We do not include table coverings, setup/breakdown, or catering; however, we have a list of trusted partners that can take care of that. Please reach out to request our preferred vendor list.

We offer micro-weddings for 30 guests or less and ceremony only packages Tuesday through Friday. Spaces are rented a la carte, so your overall package depends on the spaces and duration of use.  Please reach out to request a copy of our rental rates.

Yes, however, they must set up a walkthrough and familiarize themselves with the kitchen and aspects of our spaces. We are a historic home, so we do not fit every catering standard of operation.

They must also sign our Rules and Regulations, which includes event set-up, clean-up, spot mopping, and an acknowledgement that trash must be taken offsite post-event. 

All other vendors; florists, photographers, etc. do not require approval. 

Photography outdoors is permitted free of charge during our operating hours.  Please refer to our website calendar regarding closures for private events. 

You must be a Branch Museum member in order to capture professional photography indoors. Indoor photography is $100 per hour during business hours or $200 per hour after hours. Please reach out with what dates you are considering to confirm your preferred spaces are available.

We require a completed photography agreement to book your indoor photography session. If you would like to book a production or a stylized session involving furniture, set-up, etc. this will be considered a private event rental.

Our next step to secure your date is the signed paperwork of your contract, along with rules and regulations.  We will need a signed copy of each along with your deposit of 50%. 

Please reach out to request available dates. We suggest having a few options in mind.

Once paperwork is passed along, there is a 7 day hold on the calendar.  Please make sure all these items are in place as to not risk losing your date.

We share our parking lot with First Baptist Church, whose services and programs take priority on Sundays. They kindly allow use of the lots on other days with approval through Branch event staff.

Please contact the Events Manager for more details on parking.

Please reach out for our preferred vendor list. Caterers and planners are the only vendors that require approval.  We will need the following paperwork 30 days prior to your event:

- Event Insurance - Markel has a plan for $175 or you can work with the provider of your choice! 
- ABC License - If you plan on supplying your own alcohol (rather than getting it through your caterer). Click here for more info. 

We will need the following paperwork 15 days prior to your event:

- Security Deposit - This will be listed on your contract and will be a separate physical check to keep on file. This will be discarded or returned to you upon request after your event should there be no damages or conflicts of the signed Rules and Regulations.

Yes! However, we do not allow amplified music outdoors per our special use permit and location in a residential area. The Garden is better suited for ceremonies, cocktail hour, and dinners. We do allow for strings and voice-only microphone amplification for vows and speeches. 

Please note that tented dinners, receptions, and events require a $500 fee for installation. The Branch does not provide tenting.

The garden and rooftop are included with all indoor rentals!  We require every event to purchase their rain plan in the case of inclement weather. Please ensure the indoor space matches the capacity for your guest count.

We allow events of up to 150 for the whole first floor, although 100 - 130 has been found to be more comfortable. 

We cannot guarantee what exhibit will be held during your event.  We recommend reviewing the Branch Museum calendar to confirm what exhibition may be on display during the time of your desired event.

We cannot remove installations or artwork on the wall.  If needed, pipe-and-drape may be rented through a third-party vendor; The Branch does not provide this option as part of the rental package.

Please note we are a museum first and a private event space second.  Any damages to artwork or displays will result in a loss of your security deposit and we have a right to invoice for additional losses post-event.

Materials with heavy dyes, such as red wine, beets and spray paint, will stain floors, furniture, and artwork.  Any stains or damages to the floors, walls, artwork, or furniture will result in the loss of your security deposit. 

Events must end by 10:30pm per our special use permit and being in a residential area.

Yes! The alcove in the Great Hall can fit up to five band members. We suggest having the band schedule a walk-through to confirm our outlet access fits their standards to perform. We do not allow amplified music outdoors, but do allow for strings in the garden.

Yes, please note this will be treated as a private event rental. Please reach out to our Events team to discuss your space requirements, date and duration of use.