Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions
Make Your Wedding Day Unforgettable…
You have always wanted this day to be special. When your wedding takes place at The Kern County Museum, the setting is unique, memorable, and far from the distractions of modern life. From sweet and simple to magical and magnificent, choose from a variety of venues at our 16 acre, tree-shaded Historic Park.
Whether arriving in horse-drawn carriage, exchanging vows in our historic chapel, or under our charming gazebo – we’ll create an event to be talked about for years to come.
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INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUES:
Category A Sites:
- The Bandstand & Green
The perfect venue for the storybook ceremony of your dreams. A vintage gazebo is the focal point for this scenic spot, which features a dance floor and night lighting.
Capacity: Seats 750 guests, 500 with dance floor.
The Log Cabin Green
Surrounded by the nine historic buildings including the Lopez-Hill House, Barnes Log Cabin, Sheepherder's Cabin, Pinkney House, and Photographer's Studio, the Log Cabin Green is our most spacious green. Perfect for a large ceremony, reception, or party, it has close access to the main entrance.
Capacity: Seats 2500 guests. Tenting can be coordinated.
Neon Courtyard
This unique location features 5 restored neon signs, a tiled courtyard, old fashioned lampposts, and a 1940s gas station.
Capacity: Seats 300 guests. Fellows Hotel is conveniently close by.
The Fellows Hotel
Circa
1910, the Hotel Fellows has been restored to the glory days of the 1920s.
The interior features fine detailing, replica oak furniture, a full
catering kitchen, and two private restrooms.
Capacity: Seats 50 guests
- The Chapel & Green
Built in 1892, this historic chapel and the adjacent green provide an elegant and romantic setting for both a ceremony and reception.
Capacity: Chapel seats 60 guests, Green seats 150.
The Howell House & Green
The porch of this
lovely Queen Anne Style Victorian home provides a picturesque backdrop for
your ceremony. The adjacent green can be used for a private reception.
Capacity: Howell House for ceremony seats 150, Green seats 150 for reception.
The Three Oaks Green
Intimate and well-shaded, this secluded location is serene with a country flair.
Capacity: Seats 150 guests
The Standard School Hall & Green
This original
one-room schoolhouse features hardwood flooring, a full service
kitchen, two private restrooms, and easy access to a private green.
Capacity: Hall seats 60 guests, Green seats 150.
The Hippodrome Theatre
Located inside the
Award-Winning Black Gold Oil Exhibit, the Hippodrome Theatre is perfect
for a group lecture, power point presentation, or film viewing.
The theater features state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, a full
size projection screen, and stadium seating.
This is a Manila site.