Pella Historical Museums
Wedding venue in Pella, Iowa
About Pella Historical Museums
Pella Historical Museums offers event rentals across its historic properties in Pella, including the Historical Village at 507 Franklin Street and the Scholte House at 728 Washington Street. The Historical Village lawn, surrounded by the museum complex, can host weddings and receptions; rentals include tables and chairs and use of the Village Bakery for food preparation or cake cutting. The Scholte Gardens provide a garden wedding setting, with rental access to the Scholte Garden Room Wing; the gardens remain open to the public during events. Smaller gathering options include Scholte Church, the Scholte Garden Room, Maria’s Tea Room, the Village Bakery, Sterrenberg Library and the Wyatt Earp House. The organization also rents its trolley for wedding parties and other private events, with a professional driver and routes limited to Pella and the surrounding eleven miles.
The facts
- Guests
- 5–300 guests
- Price
- $20–$4,000
- Pricing note
- Rental rates vary by space, membership status, day, and rental duration. The supplied rate sheet lists hourly and 12-hour rates for several spaces, full-day-only pricing for Scholte Gardens, and a two-hour minimum for trolley rentals. See profile sections for specific listed prices.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Museum · Garden
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Pella Historical Museums
- Website: pellahistorical.com
- Phone: (641) 620-9463
- Address: 507 Franklin Street
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