BMI
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Tucked into Baltimore’s historic Inner Harbor, the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI), once a 19th‑century oyster cannery, offers couples a truly iconic, waterfront wedding venue with industrial-chic charm and picturesque city views.
Finding the best Baltimore
Wedding Venue
The Baltimore Museum of Industry offers a rare blend of historic industrial backdrop, waterfront ceremony sites, museum artifacts, and flexible indoor/outdoor spaces that make any wedding visually compelling and unique to Baltimore. It’s a venue where history meets heartfelt celebration and photography opportunity.
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Versatility meets atmosphere: From waterfront ceremonies to indoor gallery celebrations, every setting is distinct and photogenic. The Decker Gallery’s massive windows and museum artifacts offer dynamic backdrops and diffused natural light.
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Flow that works: Ceremony—cocktail—reception transitions are seamless. Guests can wander into curated galleries while the party continues.
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Weather flexibility: The Pavilion and indoor Decker Gallery both serve as reliable backup spots, minimizing disruptions due to rain.
Planning a wedding at BMI? I’d love to combine your vision with my expertise to capture its character, from harbor vistas to gallery-lit toasts. Let’s chat about timelines, light, and customizing a gallery highlight that shows off BMI’s magic.
Ceremony & Reception Spaces
Decker Gallery (Main Indoor Space)
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Up to 250 seated guests (or up to 300 with dance floor or more standing space)
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Up to 500 guests cocktail-style.
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Features soaring ceilings, vintage exhibits (inclusive of antique vehicles and a WWII plane), and a spectacular floor-to-ceiling window wall overlooking the harbor and skyline.
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Opens to a brick terrace perfect for transitioning indoors/outdoors.
Pavilion (Covered Outdoor Space)
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Accommodates 300 seated or 500 standing, with retractable sides to shield from light rain.
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Positioned on the waterfront point beside the museum for stunning ceremony vistas.
Additional Ceremony Sites
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Brick Patio: Just outside the gallery doors, offers easily accessible ceremony space with harbor views and practical layout.
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Pavilion or Point: For sunset ceremonies by the water.
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Indoor option: In front of the glass wall inside the Decker Gallery—great backup plan.
Museum Galleries
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Exhibits like the Machine Shop, Print Shop, and Cannery can be opened for guest use during cocktail hour for an extra fee, adding a unique historical twist to the experience.
My Favorite Spots for
Photography
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Domino Sugar Sign
Science Center
