WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrate your special event in Houston’s Historic Airport Terminal , a beautiful and rare example of classic Art Deco architecture from the golden age of flight. With its intimate setting and rich aviation history, our grand central space and museum exhibits will provide your guests with an unexpected and unique experience during your wedding or special event.
The Air Terminal is a unique location to capture your engagement photos.
Museum Atrium
Housed in the former Houston Air Terminal, the Museum Atrium is a stunning two-story curvilinear setting with timeless style. The building's art deco design and original marble floors are an instant inspiration for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Capacity
We are able to accommodate comfortably up to 160 guests. Special pricing is available for events with less than 75 attendees.
Price Range
The estimated fee to host your wedding is between $3,500-$5,500. Please inquire for a custom quote.
Food and Beverage
You are allowed to use the caterer of your choice for your event. Outside alcohol is allowed and must be controlled by a certified or licensed bartender at all times.
Plan Your Dream Wedding or Special Event!
Included in Your Rental:
Access to the museum exhibits, planes and airport ramp during your event
4-hour setup, and 1-hour teardown
Friendly Onsite Venue Manager
Onsite security officers to keep guests safe
Ample paved parking adjacent to Museum, including overflow parking across from Museum
Amazing Museum volunteers to escort guests on airport ramp to view vintage plane(s)
Use of tables and chairs including friendly staff to assist with setup and breakdown
(160) White padded garden chairs
(20) 60" round tables
(10) 6' tables
(4) 8ft tables
(5) cocktail tables
(5) sets of Airport terminal seating
RENTAL FEE REQUIREMENTS
A signed contract and deposit (20% of the rental rate) is required in order to book a date. Balance is due 7 business days prior to the event date. An additional $1,000 fee is incurred for events that fall on a holiday.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Several options to set up a fun bar, elegant buffet, or creative food stations.
Food trucks allowed for a unique food experience.
Prep kitchen available to use during event.
VINTAGE PLANES
Our vintage planes make the ultimate decor pieces. The Lockheed Lodestar, a 1940s era executive plane, is available upon request.
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What People Are Saying
“My beautiful sister in law got married on New Years Eve at the Air Terminal Museum here in Houston, and I couldn't have been more stoked to be a part of it! The Art Deco, Glam Vibe that we planned was stunning, perfect, and a total blast.”
— Sky
“If you’re considering a travel or vintage themed wedding, this is a great venue”
— Clara
“Great place for a party!”
— Elizabeth
“The 1940 Air Museum is an excellent venue, for almost any event! I have attended events there hosted by two different organization and both were awesome! If you are looking for an unique place with a great view of Hobby airport, this is the place for you.”
— Anna