St. Mary's Art Center
Wedding venue in Virginia City, Nevada

About St. Mary's Art Center
St. Mary’s Art Center is a four-story, 13,000-square-foot former hospital dating to 1876, set in Virginia City with views of the town and Mount Davidson. The historic building combines galleries and art-filled interiors with event spaces for weddings, ceremonies, receptions and intimate celebrations. Outdoor options include the front grounds, ceremony circle, covered porch and balcony; indoor options include the art studio, theatre and library lounge. The art studio is the largest indoor event space, and the theatre can host ceremonies or other gatherings. Overnight property rentals include guest rooms within the building. The center lists separate day and overnight property-rental rates, with a 50-person maximum for studio celebrations and up to 60 for outdoor celebrations.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 60 guests
- Price
- $2,000–$3,000
- Pricing note
- The 2026–27 brochure lists $2,000 for a 12-hour day property rental and $3,000 per night for an overnight property rental. Overnight rentals are subject to 10% Storey County room tax. The brochure also lists a $250 minimum cleaning fee, $150 per hour for additional hours, and on-site parking control at $40 per hour per person. Rates exclude items including security deposit, private event insurance, bar or catering services, and event setup and breakdown.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- 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 St. Mary's Art Center
- Website: stmarysartcenter.org
- Phone: (775) 847-7774
- Address: 55 North R Street
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