Ella Sharp Museum

3225 Fourth Street, Jackson, MI

Ella Sharp Museum

3225 Fourth Street, Jackson, MI

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Capacity: 200 people

About Ella Sharp Museum

The Ella Sharp Museum is renowned not only for its unique collections of art and local historical artifacts, but for its storied architecture and distinct spaces. Our rental facilities are ideal for a variety of events—from community meetings and large corporate dinners to nonprofit galas and family celebrations —including a wide variety of romantic weddings! We offer three uncommon locations for you to choose from, and many ways to celebrate. Why not host your next soirée in a place where you’re not just “renting space”, you’re becoming a part of History?

Event Pricing

Ella's Granary

Attendees: 10-132 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-132 | $450 - $1,800 /event
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$450 - $1,800

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Ella's Farmhouse

Attendees: 2-12 | Pricing is for weddings only

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Attendees: 2-12 | $600 /event
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$600

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Ella's Grand Community Room

Attendees: 20-395 | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 20-395 | $600 - $2,800 /event
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$600 - $2,800

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Event Spaces

Ella's Farmhouse

Cabin/Cottage

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Ella's Farmhouse

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Cabin/Cottage

For the first time ever, The Ella Sharp Museum will be offering wedding ceremonies inside our two-story Victorian home, built in the 1840s, that reflects both the Greek revival and the Italianate styles of architecture. It offers a variety of backdrops and rooms. Weddings inside the home are meant to be small-scale events. No outside décor, food, or beverage is permitted. Visitors can also book the house for photography and portrait sessions. Photographer not included.

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Atmosphere/Decor: Victorian Farmhouse
Floor Covering: Wood/Carpet
Floor Number: 3
Special Features: Lots of beautiful historic backdrops for photos.

Ella's Granary

Maximum Capacity: 184
General Event Space

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Ella's Granary

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 184

Located inside the main Museum, this intimate, rustic space features an outdoor patio, catering kitchen, mobile bar, and split levels to accommodate a wide variety of gatherings. Rows of windows on either side look out onto the surrounding park and historical buildings. With high ceilings and large windows, there is no shortage of natural light in this space. The large, covered patio surrounded by beautiful flower gardens offers ample space for all your guests.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 8 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 10 People

Conference
Capacity: 5 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 3 People

Reception
Capacity: 184 People

Theater
Capacity: 132 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 2 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Rustic Americana
Floor Covering: Wood/Carpet
Floor Number: 2
Special Features: Catering kitchen space, Historic Ice Cream Parlor, split-level entertaining, covered patio for up to 60.

Ella's Granary

General Event Space

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Ella's Granary

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General Event Space

Located inside the Ella Sharp Museum, this intimate rustic space features an outdoor patio, catering kitchen, bar, and split levels to accommodate a wide variety of gatherings. Rows of windows on either side look out onto the surrounding park and historical buildings. With high ceilings and large windows, there is no shortage of natural light in this space. The large covered patio surrounded by beautiful flower gardens offers ample space for all of your guests.

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Ella's Grand Community Room

Maximum Capacity: 545
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Ella's Grand Community Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 545

The Grand Community Room is the perfect place for your large gathering. This 2,300-square-foot room features an arched window that overlooks the scenic patio and a classic log cabin, built in 1864. With the use of the outdoor patio, nearby catering kitchen and 300-square-foot stage, this space can accommodate a wide variety of events and seating options.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 19 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 182 People

Reception
Capacity: 545 People

Theater
Capacity: 395 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wet Bar
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Bright, modern, adaptable space, overlooking beautiful park space, and an 1840's log cabin from gorgeous windows that flood the room with light and natural beauty.
Floor Covering: Wood Laminate
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: Outdoor patio, catering kitchen space, Bridal suite adjacent, 300 sq. ft. stage, mounted projector and built-in sound system

The Activities Room

Maximum Capacity: 50
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The Activities Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 50

The Ella Sharp Museum’s Activities Room is a great venue for a smaller gathering such as a board meeting, presentation, or training class. Approximately 50 guests may be seated theater-style or 25 guests at tables. Associations and clubs have found the room perfect for workshops and monthly meetings. The beautiful hard wood floors also make it ideal for yoga, aerobic or easy movement classes.

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Theater
Capacity: 50 People

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The Grand Community Room

Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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The Grand Community Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 200

The Grand Community Room is the perfect place for your large gathering. This 2,300-square-foot room features an arched window that overlooks the scenic patio and classic log cabin built in 1864. With the use of the outdoor patio, nearby catering kitchen and 300-square-foot stage, this space can accommodate a wide variety of events and seating options.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 200 People

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The Hillside Farmhouse

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The Hillside Farmhouse

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Now booking Ella’s Hillside Farmhouse for weddings. A unique two story victorian home built in the 1840s that reflects both the greek revival and the Italianate styles of architecture, offers a variety of backdrops and rooms.

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The Hurst Planetarium

Maximum Capacity: 50
Theater

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The Hurst Planetarium

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 50

The Hurst Planetarium is an “Out of this world” event rental space for your next birthday party, anniversary celebration, small wedding, baby shower, and more! The intimate 30-foot starlit dome holds approximately 50 guests at theater-style or rounds and captivates visitors of all ages. Private events in the planetarium are also equipped with colorful lighting, personalized programming that can feature museum quality shows, visuals, and flexible offerings.

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 50 People

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Max Number of People for an Event: 200

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