National Railroad Museum

Say “I do,” at one of Green Bay’s most unique wedding venues. Picture your vows exchanged along the water at the Jay W. Christopher Fox River Terrace, followed by a celebration in the Fox River Expansion’s Main Floor Exhibit Space — surrounded by history and character you simply won’t find anywhere else. Whatever you’re envisioning for your ceremony and reception, the National Railroad Museum offers a setting that’s truly one of a kind.

A One-of-a-Kind Green Bay Wedding Venue

Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate micro-wedding or a celebration with hundreds of your favorite people, there’s a space here to match your vision. For a ceremony, reception, or both, the museum offers affordable packages and is happy to host complementary events like bridal showers and rehearsal dinners as well.
The National Railroad Museum is proud to be a welcoming, LGBTQ-friendly wedding venue for couples of all types, and museum members receive a discount on rentals.

Find Your Space

Not sure which space is right for your wedding day? Here’s a quick guide to help you envision your celebration at the National Railroad Museum.

Jay W. Christopher Fox River Terrace
Seating for up to 100 guests
The museum’s newest outdoor space, set right along the Fox River and offering a beautiful waterfront setting for your ceremony or celebration.

Fox River Outdoor Space
Space for a variety of group sizes
An open-air ceremony setting with plenty of room to bring your vision to life, from the arch to the aisle.

Richard J. Resch Foundation Theatre
Seating for 100 guests
An indoor stage setting complete with a wall-sized screen, offering a distinctive option for ceremonies and other wedding-day moments.

Lenfestey Center
Seating for up to 350 guests
The museum’s largest indoor event space, surrounded by historic train cars for a reception setting filled with unmistakable character.

Main Floor Exhibit Space
Seating for up to 250 guests
The museum’s brightest indoor space, framed by a wall of windows overlooking the Fox River and surrounded by the history and character of the museum.

Signal Lantern Mezzanine
Seating for up to 76 guests
A smaller, elevated space with views of the Fox River and the museum’s historic rolling stock.

Silver Spirit Dining & Lounge Car
Seating for up to 44 guests | May–September On-Track, Year-Round Stationary
A beautifully restored train car with separate dining and lounge areas — perfect for a small, intimate wedding celebration.

Dothan Dining Car
Seating for up to 48 guests | May–September On-Track, Year-Round Stationary
A vintage dining car featuring four-top table seating and an atmosphere that’s unlike a traditional wedding venue.