The Historic Thomas Center
Wedding venue in Gainesville, Florida
About The Historic Thomas Center
The Historic Thomas Center is a cultural events venue in a restored Mediterranean Revival-style residence and former hotel. Its historic rooms, art galleries, and surrounding gardens provide indoor and outdoor settings for weddings. Ceremonies can be held in the West Gardens or Turtle Court, while the Spanish Court is used for receptions; the veranda and Long Gallery offer additional event spaces. Guest capacity depends on the rooms, rental package, and layout.
The facts
- Guests
- 8–200 guests
- Price
- From $3,000
- Pricing note
- Rates effective October 1, 2025. Single-room rentals are $288.75 per hour on Saturdays, Sundays, and weekdays after 5 p.m., or $57.75 per hour Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Double-room rentals are $2,656.50 per day on Saturdays, Sundays, and weekdays after 5 p.m., or $1,155 per day Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The grand full-building rental is $3,696 per day on Saturday or Sunday. Additional time for double-room and grand packages is $173.25 per hour. The listed weekday daytime rates do not permit amplified sound. Prices exclude 7.5% sales tax; a 20% non-refundable reservation fee and 10% refundable security deposit apply. Rates may change.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Estate · Garden · Museum
- 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 The Historic Thomas Center
- Website: historicthomascenter.org
- Phone: (352) 393-8539
- Address: 302 NE Sixth Ave.
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