£200 - £900 for Venue Hire
Up to 80
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
The Museum is a gracious historic Grade 1 listed building situated in the heart of Cowes. We offer a complete wedding service which can be individually tailor made for you.
Sir Max Aitken Museum Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£200
Maximum Price
£900
You can hire the Museum for your reception only, from £200, or as the venue for your wedding ceremony. We charge £900 for a ceremony. We specialise in offering a unique and welcoming environment for your special day.
In-house catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£30
Maximum Price
£50
No two events can be the same so, alongside the set menus, our caterers offer a bespoke service which aims to reflect your personal wishes and celebration. Wherever possible our caterers use locally sourced ingredients that give you fantastic flavours.
Sir Max Aitken Museum Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Museum
Attraction
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
120
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
11:00 PM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Water View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Food and Drink
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Cultural Specialists
Other
Sir Max Aitken Museum Full Description
This famous pink building on Cowes waterfront offers a venue that is both unique and remarkable, making a historic backdrop on your special day.
Originally the home of the renowned press baron and yachting entrepreneur Sir Max Aitken, the Museum was created to house his extraordinary personal collection of paintings and sailing memorabilia. In addition to this wonderful dining / reception room, a large balcony offers guests the chance to enjoy the wonderful panorama of the Solent scene, with its yacht racing, passing cruise liners and views across to the Spinnaker Tower. If you wish to be dropped off or collected from your wedding by boat, we have steps giving access to the sea!
The Museum offers an intimate space for up to 80 people for your ceremony and reception. Choose from one of our three nominated caterers, to create the perfect menu - from a simple afternoon tea to a sumptuous 5* gourmet dining experience. We are located in the heart of Cowes, a short walk from the Red Jet ferry service and also within 5 minutes walk of local churches.
Our wedding hosts are here to help with your planning and will be there on the day to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Gillian
We offer a venue that is completely different from any other. As a small charitable organisation we provide an entirely personal service, intended to make your day perfect.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1979
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Sir Max Aitken Museum Location & Contact Details
Address
83 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AJ, England
Travel Notes
High speed ferries run from Southampton to Cowes and from Portsmouth to Ryde- journey time 25 minutes. There is also a car ferry service from Southampton and Portsmouth
Nearest Town
Cowes
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M3 Southampton
Nearest Train Station
Southampton
Nearest Airport
Southampton