Yerkes Observatory
Wedding venue in Williams Bay, Wisconsin
About Yerkes Observatory
Yerkes Observatory hosts weddings in a historic observatory setting with indoor and outdoor options. Indoor ceremonies and cocktail receptions are held in the Drake Library and Hagenah Rotunda; outdoor ceremonies may take place on the South Lawn or Olmsted Ellipse. Wedding events can include access to the observatory, tours, and exhibits, with catering and other vendors selected by the couple.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 75 guests
- Price
- $6,000–$17,000
- Pricing note
- Wedding options start at $6,000 for an indoor ceremony and cocktail reception for up to 75 guests, $10,000 for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail reception, and $17,000 for an outdoor ceremony with a full reception. Weddings are fully booked for 2027; 2028 booking opens January 2027.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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How to reach Yerkes Observatory
- Website: yerkesobservatory.org
- Phone: (262) 245-5555
- Address: 373 W. Geneva Street
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