Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

About Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center is based in the restored, two-story Cotton Club building in Gainesville. The building serves as a museum preserving African American history and as a large-scale performance and rental space; the venue lists weddings, banquets, and family reunions among its rental uses. Its cultural programming includes exhibits, concerts, and educational programs. The main floor can seat 200 in auditorium-style seating, and the venue describes audiences of up to 200. The facility also has heating and air conditioning, restrooms, and parking.

The facts

Guests

Up to 200 guests

Setting

Indoor

Kind of place

Museum

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

• Website: cottonclubmuseum.com
• Phone: (352) 226-8321
• Address: 837 SE 7th Avenue

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