Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum
Wedding venue in Oskaloosa, Iowa





About Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum
Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum is a historic farm and museum site north of Oskaloosa, with a pioneer village of historic buildings, barns, exhibits, and a nature trail. Bradbury Hall is available year-round for weddings, parties, and corporate functions. The hall includes rectangular tables and chairs for up to 380 seated guests; event clients may also use the historic building exteriors for photography at no extra charge.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 380 guests
- Pricing note
- Bradbury Hall rental fees listed: $500 for nonprofit rentals, $1,500 for a single day, $3,000 for two days, and $4,500 for three days. A 4-hour add-on is $750; use of grounds is $250; an alcohol fee is $350. Security deposits are $150 for nonprofit rentals and $300 otherwise, refundable after the event. Prices were stated to increase January 1, 2026 for new events.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum
- Website: nelsonpioneer.org
- Phone: (641) 672-2989
- Address: 2211 Nelson Lane
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