McNamara Alumni Center 200 Southeast Oak Street , Suite 100 • Minneapolis • MN 55414


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • The Center's stunning architecture draws inspiration from the Minnesota landscape, featuring wood and copper interiors as well as a 150-foot indoor water feature. This exquisite event space is so lovely, it requires little decoration.
  • Two all-inclusive packages can accommodate weddings of almost any size. Room options include the gorgeous Memorial Hall and the window-lined University Hall—both which overlook a landscaped patio— and the intimate Johnson Great Room, with its its stylish fireplace, and a small room for wedding party storage. Plus, the Heritage Gallery museum is always open for your gusts to explore.
  • The award-winning D'Amico Hospitality provides the delectable cuisine. Your menu options encompass a delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres, plated dinners, buffet options, and custom cakes.

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Deals

University Hall Micro-Weddings | $3,000
Available daily for up to 50 guests (Saturday events must conclude by 1pm). Must be booked within 6 months of the event date.

  • 3-hour rental of University Hall & Patio, with access 1-hour prior
  • 1-hour ceremony rehearsal
  • Wedding party room
  • Storage access the day before
  • Built-in terrazzo dance floor
  • Wireless microphone, ceremony AV, audio connection, and house music
  • 2 parking spaces on Walnut Street
  • On-site event staff

There is a $2,500 food & beverage minimum on Fridays & Saturdays.


Off-Peak & Holiday Discounts

  • From November–March, both venues offer up to $500 off the rental fee! Reception-only rentals of Memorial Hall during this period also may receive an additional $1,000 savings if not using Johnson Great Room.
  • Valentine's Day 2026 weddings receive waived $200 holiday fees and receive complimentary party favors!

Last Minute Saturday Dates!

  • Saturday May 23 or 30, 2026
  • Saturday, June 6 or 27, 2026

Inquire now to secure one of these prime dates, and let them know Here Comes The Guide sent you!


University of Minnesota Alumni members can receive up to 20% off their wedding packages! 
Contact McNamara Alumni Center today for more information and 2026-2027 wedding availability. 

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $4,000–7,000/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Space reserved
  • The rental fee includes:

    • 7-hour rental with room access 3 hours prior
    • 1-hour ceremony (if held at McNamara)
    • Storage the day before
    • Wedding party room
    • Built-in terrazzo dance floor
    • Custom setup of tables & chairs
    • Lapel and wireless microphones, audio connection, and house music with 20 channels
    • On-site event staff and security guard on premises
    • 2 parking spaces

    Memorial Hall | 400 people | $6,000–7,000
    Includes use of Memorial Hall, Johnson Great Room (for ceremony or additional reception space), and Fireplace Lounge, a built-in stage with lighting, a water feature with candles, and access to the Heritage museum gallery.

    University Hall | 120 people | $4,000–5,000
    Includes use of University Hall, Thomas Swain Room and The Commons, with an outdoor patio and water feature.

Ceremony Fee
  • If you choose to flip a room from ceremony to reception, there is a $300 fee for University Hall room flip a $500 fee for McNamara Hall.

Meals (when priced separately)
  • $60–105/person
  • Catering packages through D'Amico Hospitality typically include passed hors d'oeuvres, plated dinner, a wedding cake, coffee & tea, standard rentals, and tax and service charge.

    Some packages also include a 1-hour hosted bar with beer and wine.

Capacity

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 400 0
Cocktails, etc. Standing 400 100
Reception Seated 400 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500.

Memorial Hall seats up to 400 guests, and University Hall accommodates up to 120.


Venue Details

Site Uses

  • All-Inclusive
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night

Essential Info

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Provided by D'Amico Hospitality.


Alcohol

In-house

Provided by D'Amico Hospitality.


Amplified Music

Indoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

Venue Type

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • College Campus / School
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Unique
  • Museum

Venue Views

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Cityscape
  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Landscaped Grounds

Services & Amenities

Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:

An adjacent 500-car parking ramp and boutique-style hotel are easily accessible from the venue through a connecting tunnel.


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