San Mateo County History Museum
Wedding venue in Redwood City, California
About San Mateo County History Museum
The San Mateo County History Museum offers wedding ceremonies and receptions in the historic former courthouse. The Grand Rotunda has a stained-glass dome and mosaic floors; couples can exchange vows beneath the dome, and receptions can include dancing there. Courtroom A, a restored courtroom with a stained-glass ceiling, is available for dining, with the venue brochure describing seated dinners for 150. The museum also has a full catering kitchen and a separate Atkinson Meeting Room with seating for up to 40.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 150 guests
- Price
- $850–$5,000
- Pricing note
- The 2026 rental schedule lists the Atkinson Meeting Room at $400 per hour with a two-hour minimum ($800 minimum), and the entire courthouse at $5,000 for 4–8 hours. Wedding ceremony-only rental is $850 with a two-hour minimum. Other listed options include the First Floor Rotunda for $3,900 and the Second Floor Rotunda and Courtroom A for $4,000, each for 4–8 hours.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach San Mateo County History Museum
- Website: historysmc.org
- Phone: (650) 299-0104
- Address: 2200 Broadway
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