The 1890 House Museum
Wedding venue in Cortland, New York





About The 1890 House Museum
The 1890 House Museum offers wedding celebrations in a historic house in downtown Cortland. Couples can choose the museum interior, the backyard grounds, or the rustic-style Carriage House for ceremonies and receptions. The grounds include a small fountain and fish pond; the unheated Carriage House is available from April through September, weather permitting. The museum interior accommodates receptions, and the venue also hosts other private celebrations outside regular museum hours.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 100 guests
- Price
- $500–$2,000
- Pricing note
- Listed wedding rates are $500 for a ceremony, $1,500 for a reception, and $2,000 for both. Separately, hourly event-space rentals are $150 per hour for the grounds or Carriage House and $250 per hour for the museum interior, each with a two-hour minimum. Confirm current terms with the venue.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- 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 The 1890 House Museum
- Website: the1890house.org
- Phone: (607) 756-7551
- Address: 37 Tompkins Street
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