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The Mariners' Museum and Park

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Newport News, VA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 33 Reviews
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33 Reviews
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    Toymeka R. Sent on 10/05/2021
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    Wonderful Experience!

    The Mariner's Museum has a wonderful staff and they stayed in communication with us the entire time. The garden was beautiful with a fountain and the staff was so helpful with planning the event and contacting the vendors. Our guests were in awe over this venue and were really impressed. Guests were also welcome to explore the museum's exhibits! We had a wonderful wedding thanks to this venue and the great event planning staff.
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    Janet D. Sent on 06/27/2021
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    Beautiful garden woodland wedding!

    My daughter's wedding event at the Mariner's Museum was an incredibly beautiful and precious event! The ceremony was held outdoors in the South Courtyard and they held a tree-planting ceremony as a form of their new life together. The courtyard was a perfect location! The reception was held in the front, gold-eagle room and everything was picture perfect! Because another wedding event had cancelled, and the COVID restrictions had not been completely lifted (at 1 month prior to the wedding) we were offered the entire museum for the wedding! It was absolutely wonderful! The guests were able to walk through the different galleries and enjoy h'ors d'oeuvres while photos were being taken in the Courtyard, and everything was absolutely perfect! Kelsey from the museum was so friendly and easy to work with. She was incredibly kind and helpful and timely in her responses to my many emails. She was a major part of making my daughter and new son-in-love's special day like a magical fairytale and full of wonderful memories!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Janet, your daughter's wedding was an absolute JOY to be a part of! Every detail you put together was spectacular and so full of love. Thank you for choosing the Museum to be a part of their wedding!
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    Easy to work with through COVID

    We didn't end up getting married here but I'd still recommend them. When the original shutdown happened in March they immediately went to work on backup and alternate plans with couples. They allowed us to put soft holds on dates in Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 even though our original contract said we could only postpone up to 6 months out. The staff responded pretty quickly to all emails (including pre-COVID) and were great at answering our questions.

    Also a good place to get engagement photos!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Rose, you and Anthony were such an amazing couple to work with from the very beginning! Thank you for your kind review and for being so understanding during this crazy COVID situation. Even though things didn't work out as originally planned, y'all were so sweet to include us in your special day by sending sneak peak photos - we are still swooning over them! We truly wish you both the absolute best in life!!
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    Erin O. Sent on 10/24/2019
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    Fabulous Wedding Venue

    The Mariners' Museum was a fabulous wedding venue! It is beautiful and both inside and out. The staff was absolutely amazing! They worked hard to ensure that we were comfortable with everything about our day (set-up, parking, rehearsal, what would be supplied, etc.) and they were extremely responsive. I could not imagine have my wedding anywhere else and am so appreciative for the staff the worked so hard to help us create a perfect day!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Erin, Thank you so much for your sweet review! You and Kyle were an absolute pleasure to work with and so much fun! We are so thrilled you had such a great experience here. We wish you both the best - congratulations again!
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    Alexis Sent on 10/05/2019
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    Perfect for us!

    So affordable and beautiful! Our wedding was absolutely perfect because of the mariners Museum 😍 everyone was so sweet and accommodating and the courtyard was absolutely beautiful!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Alexis, Thank you so much for your sweet review! You and Justin were an absolute joy to work with and your style was so amazingly unique - we still can't get over that beautiful geometric arch you had! We wish you both the best and hope to see you in the galleries soon!
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    Andrea Sent on 09/27/2019
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    Amazing wedding experience from beginning to end!

    We had a wonderful experience with The Mariners’ Museum from our first tour to the very end! They were responsive, accommodating, and worked very well with all of our vendors! I felt totally at ease on our wedding. Thank you for allowing us to share our beautiful day!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Andrea & Bryan,
    Thank you for writing such a sweet review! We loved having your ceremony and reception here, and you put together a total dream team of vendors. Please come back to visit us, and can't wait to see photos!
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    Audrey S. Sent on 07/16/2019
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    Working with the Mariners Museum was a breeze!

    The event staff at the Mariner’s Museum truly goes above and beyond! My husband and I had our ceremony in the courtyard and our reception in the Huntington/Anna rooms. Jennifer and all of the ladies in the event staff were professional, prompt, and excited about our big day! Everyone at the museum really went the extra mile, from helping pin on boutonnieres for the boys, to walking around flipping lights on and off to help the photographer! I couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful space for our ceremony, or a better group to help us pull it all together!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    We loved having you and Robert here! Thank you for an amazing review. You two are so sweet, and your families are lovely. Truly our pleasure to be a part of your special day. Best wishes again, and please come back to visit!
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    Elizabeth G. Sent on 07/25/2019
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    Beautiful hidden venue

    Mariners provides a very comprehensive package (chairs, tables, chair/table set up and breakdown, kitchen, security) at a very reasonable fee. The optional exhibit rental is a nice touch. The venue itself is so beautiful that there is very little need for additional decoration.

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Liz and Gabe,
    Thank you for your review! You guys were so much fun to work with, and I especially loved the milk and cookies at the end of the night. You truly incorporated your personalities into your wedding, and the result was a beautiful evening. Best wishes to you both!
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    Karen Sent on 07/09/2019
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    Everything I ever dreamed of!

    They were very helpful and professional. Our wedding was beautiful and we were totally impressed.

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Thank you so much for your sweet review, Karen! We were so honored to be included in yours and Gary's big day. You were such a pleasure to work with and we wish you both a lifetime of love!
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    Sean Sent on 11/05/2018
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    A wedding with the Mariners museum

    From Day one and the first email Jennifer was a fantastic co-ordinator for the museum. She made the whole process quick, and easy making our wedding that much smoother to plan. We highly reccomend it to anyone who is interested, we also reccomend you listen to heradvice on vendors, we adored our decor, floral, cale and other vendors.

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Sean, thank you for your review and congratulations on your marriage! Your wedding was gorgeous and you and your wife were so much fun to work with. We wish you both a wonderful, happy life together!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/17/2018
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    Excellent, Affordable, a d a Professional Staff

    Mariners Museum in Newport News, Va. Made Our wedding Absolutely Gorgeous!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Jennifer, thank you for your review! Your dress was so unique and gorgeous, we loved being a part of your special day!
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    Alexandra Sent on 11/05/2018
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    The Perfect Unique Location

    We are SO HAPPY we chose the Mariners' Museum to use as our wedding venue. I had been looking for a cool spot that had visual elements already in place in the room, that wouldn't require excessive decorating. This was it! We loved the eagle as the back drop for our head table, the large window and lighthouse for our ceremony space, the ship as the dance floor. Everything was so unique compared to more traditional wedding venues, and we took advantage of the option to keep the museum loop open during our reception, which the guests really enjoyed. They had also restructured the packages since we originally signed the contract, and the ability to use the entire main lobby side of the building allowed us to separate the ceremony, cocktail, and reception spaces.

    The team at the museum was so great to work with. They were very helpful in suggestions for layout and working with our vendors for setup, and I loved that their list of approved caterers helped us easily narrow down options without having to look at everyone in the area. It was also super helpful that all tables and chairs were included and setup prior to our arrival the day of the wedding.

    Overall, I absolutely recommend the Mariners' Museum for your wedding venue. We had a great experience!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Thank you so much for your sweet review, Alexandra! Y'all were such a wonderful and easy-going group and it was a pleasure to be able to work with you! We wish you and your husband a lifetime of love and happiness together!
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    Rebecca Sent on 10/24/2017
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    Jennifer and Cassedy were extremely helpful and accommodating. They helped keep me on track for my original vision and the South Courtyard was the perfect setting! The entire night ran smooth and I wouldn’t change a thing. Worth every penny and then some!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    We loved seeing the pictures from your wedding! It makes us feel like we are reliving your big day :) It was our pleasure to work with you and to see your wedding dreams come true. Thank you for celebrating at the Museum!
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    James Sent on 11/14/2017
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    The mariners museum staff were flawless on making our wedding day a spectacular day.

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    We are so happy that you and your bride had the wedding of your dreams here. Thank you for celebrating in our beautiful Park!
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    Asha Sent on 11/21/2017
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    Our wedding turned out absolutely beautiful! The staff at the museum were extremely helpful in trying to make our big day perfect. I would definitely recommend this as a top place to get married, especially if you would like to do a nautical theme.

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Asha, your wedding was stunning! We especially loved how you dressed up the courtyard and kept your theme throughout both spaces. It was all so beautifully done!
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    Jessica Sent on 06/17/2015
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    I cannot say enough good things about The Mariner's Museum. Krystina was amazing to work with! She made planning our reception a breeze and was so flexible and helpful with everything! We originally booked the Virginia Courtyard for our reception, but changed the location to the inside lobby because of 95 degree weather and thunderstorms. Krystina made the change easy and made sure that everything was set up beautifully and went off without a hitch! I highly recommend using The Mariner's Museum for any event!
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    Sherri Sent on 06/16/2015
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    Our wedding was in the South Courtyard and it was beautiful! The flowers, the fountain, the lights, ceiling fans, and patio was a great setting for my daughters wedding. We worked with Krystina Serafini and no matter how many questions I had she was there to help me through each one. I probably asked more than once, but she made sure things were done and was always available and responded quickly. We loved this cozy setting in the courtyard!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    We couldn't be more thrilled for you Sherri, and your beautiful daughter and her new family! We enjoyed getting to know you and hope you'll find some time to stop by again, even if just for a little serenity time in the Courtyard... Enjoy your new in-laws and send pictures!
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    Ashley Sent on 05/19/2015
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    Krystina was wonderful to work with. Very accommodating and helpful!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Ashley and Jeff, we're so thrilled you had such a positive experience with our staff and hope it will encourage you to visit us in the future! Congratulations again, thank you for the kind review. We wish you both the truest love two beautiful people can share!!
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    Rene Sent on 04/22/2015
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    The wedding venue was wonderful. The space gave us the flexibility to place our guest at tables of eight vice ten. The attached patio allowed us to have the marriage ceremony outdoors without infringing on the reception space and set up. We would recommend the Mariner's Museum for all small and large gathering.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/24/2014
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    The Mariners Museum was a fantastic venue to have our wedding and ceremony with. Krystina was one of my favorite people of all time to work with. She is polite, calm and professional and responded to all of my email requests promptly. She had great suggestions and even reminded me to book a rehearsal time! Little things like this put her service over the top. Honestly, her service alone was enough to make me recommend the Mariners' Museum but, as a bonus, the museum is gorgeous. We opted to have the ceremony in the courtyard with the cocktail hour in the hall of steam and the reception in the main lobby. Everyone loved our pirate ship dance floor and was impressed by the museum. Excellent venue at a great price!!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    We are ecstatic to have made such an incredible impression on your beautiful day, thank you Amanda for the kind praise! We love how much of the Museum you were able to share with your guests and hope the memories made will sustain as you carry on out West. We'll be so happy to see you again if ever you make it back this way... May your lives together be blissful!
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    Karla Sent on 07/31/2014
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    I couldn't be happier!! The Mariners Museum was beautiful, and the area had such a special meaning to my husband and I. The staff was absolutely fabulous! They accommodated last minute changes, and found ways to meet all of our needs. Our guests are still raving at the beauty! Plus the pirate ship was a major bonus for the kids in attendance!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Thank you Karla, we were so happy to be a part of your Love Bird Day! We wish you all the happiness you deserve and are anxious for you to visit us again. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your beautiful union with, we're happy to have been a part of it.
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    Erin Sent on 06/28/2014
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    We had a gorgeous wedding thanks to the museum! Everyone loved the uniqueness we had. The courtyard was beautiful and it was very convenient to have the reception in the room right next to it. The staff was very helpful all through my process and very quick to answer any questions I had. My night was amazing!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Thank you Erin, we absolutely love that you decided to tie the knot with us! You have a beautiful family and they made our spaces look very special. We hope you'll come back and visit! Best of luck in everything.
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    Megan Sent on 11/07/2013
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    We held my daughter's wedding reception in the lobby of the Mariners' Museum, and we could not have been more pleased. It was a beautiful setting, and it easily accommodated our 200+ guests. All of my dealings with the Mariners' Museum staff were exceptional, and they were very patient with our multiple trips to the venue to finalize our plans. Our wedding reception guests frequently commented on the beautiful and unique setting. I would highly recommend using the Mariners' Museum for a wedding reception or other event.
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    Our wedding day was perfect! I had been working with The Mariners Museum (Jennifer, Bree, Kelsey) for a year during my planning process and I always got a quick response when I had a dozen questions! The ceremony was outside in the South Courtyard, which was absolutely beautiful and perfect for pictures. Our cocktail hour was along the veranda - it was cold since we had our wedding in mid-November, but it has such a nice ambiance with the string lights. Plus it was a romantic, quiet getaway from the reception! The reception was held in the Huntington and Anna Room, and we had an absolute blast and there was plenty of room for everyone to dance all night long!!

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    Brenna, your wedding was stunning and we loved that we got to be a part of your special day! The cooler weather didn't deter anyone from having a great time, and we are so glad you celebrated here with us. Thank you for the kind words and review! We hope to see you around sometime soon!
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    My husband and I had went on a "random date” at the Mariners’ Museum and after much consideration, we could think of no other place to have our reception. Krystina went above and beyond to help us from the beginning phases until our big day! She was on site the day of and she was able to help out our wedding planner with any questions, concerns, etc. Mariners’ Museum, the Huntington and Anna room specifically, was transformed into a perfect place for a reception and it fit into our budget and accommodated the amount of guests we had planned to attend. We used the South Courtyard for a huge group picture.

    The Mariners' Museum and Park's reply:

    On behalf of the entire Mariners' team, we would like to extend another BIG congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs! We're so thrilled to have become such a beautiful part of your lives and look forward to many more of your visits, "random dates" or otherwise, maybe a vow renewal in 20 years?! May everlasting love and happiness be ever-present for you, now and always...
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