Center for Brooklyn History


Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Packages

Prices start at $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests




About this venue

Your ideal setting for weddings, film shoots, corporate gatherings and more. Founded in 1863, Center for Brooklyn History, formerly Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the borough’s 400 year history. Located in the heart of historic Brooklyn Heights steps away from the Brooklyn Promenade, the building is a national historic landmark and features timeless architectural details including stained glass windows, soaring ceilings and hand carved woodwork. The building has been renovated with state of the art modern facilities. Whatever your needs, Center for Brooklyn History can tailor a space rental package. Stately columns and soaring ceilings are the focus of the striking first-floor space, while the elegant Othmer Library, a New York City interior landmark, will make your event one for the books!


Our event spaces


Center for Brooklyn History packages

The Othmer Library Ceremonies Only

100 guests

Peak pricing $5,000

Off-peak pricing $3,000-5,000

Description

This is a 3 hour rental, typically running from 5:30PM-8:30PM, within our library space. Some Center for Brooklyn History equipment is available for use. Food and drink are prohibited in the library in this package.


Available services that can be provided by Center for Brooklyn History

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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5.0 (2 reviews)

  • Highly recommend this venue

    Verified review
    Heather K4 years ago

    We had our wedding at BHS (100 guests, cocktail hour in the staircase lobby, ceremony in the library and reception at great hall) in June 2019. We did not need much decorations other than flowers because the landmarked interior spaces with woods and tiles already made the space look so majestic. Every guest we spoke to mentioned how beautiful the building was, inside and out. Randi, the venue manager at BHS, was always very helpful and responsive. Three notch florals (flowers) and Manna catering (kosher catering) that Randi recommended also turned out to be the best vendors we could hope for.

  • Naturally Delicious Catering & Events

    Verified review
    Naturally Delicious4 years ago

    As a preferred caterer at the Brooklyn Historical Society we work there very often and we love the professionalism of the team. The venue is very well maintained. It features an amazing library with a timeless decor, a beautiful entrance and more. The different spaces are great and can accommodate different event formats. The beautiful decor makes it a pleasure to work there! We've worked here for years which also makes it very easy for us to handle the venue requirements and ensure a seamless planning process for our clients. As we are located a few blocks away, it's very easy for us to handle the logistics there. The Brooklyn Historical Society team is very flexible and professional, the staff is friendly and accommodating. It's always a pleasure for us to come by for a walk through with our client and say hi to Randi and her Team!


Vendors required by Center for Brooklyn History

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Preferred vendors of Center for Brooklyn History