About McGovern Centennial Gardens

Located in the heart of Houston's vibrant Museum District and Herman/ Park Conservancy, the McGovern Centennial Gardens offer many options to meet your event needs. The venue offers private events in the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion and Celebration Garden. The Celebration Garden is a unique venue located outdoors within the McGovern Centennial Gardens. Tall hedges surrounding this enchanting garden provide privacy for your ceremony or special event. The Celebration Garden can accommodate a seated ceremony for up to 300 guests, a seated dinner or reception for up to 250, and can be tented if desired. The Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion serves as the main entryway to the McGovern Centennial Gardens and offers a stunning view of a 30-foot garden mount across the expansive Centennial Green. The Pavilion was designed by Apple Store architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and offers a sleek, modern indoor space with patio access perfect for receptions, cocktail parties, meetings and more. The Cherie Flores Garden Pavillion space at the McGovern Centennial Gardens accommodates many different events for up to 150 seated guests at tables, 200 seated auditorium style, or 250 standing cocktail style. The Pavilion includes a catering prep area, restrooms, and a private space for the bride or vendors.

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Event Spaces 4

500 max seated • 700 max standing

The Formal Lawn

500
Seated: 700
Standing

Outdoor

The Celebration Garden

300
Seated: 300
Standing

Outdoor

Lott Hall

150
Seated: 300
Standing

Event Space

The Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion

200
Seated: 250
Standing

Event Space

Pricing Packages

Pricing
Minimum Spend
$525
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See pricing/usage fee details in the PDF attached! One hour express rentals, limited to 35 people between the hours of 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs and Sun, are $400 during our off peak season.

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Coat Check
Handicap Accessible
Kosher Kitchen
Media Room
Pet Friendly
Pool
Street Parking
Valet Parking
WiFi
Windows
Dance Floor
Breakout Rooms

Preferred caterers only

Preferred suppliers only

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Is there a venue coordinator available to help with event logistics?: A venue coordinator is present at all events; however, we are only there to ensure that policies are being followed and respond to emergencies. Coordinators are not responsible for event planning or event setup or breakdown. We highly recommend you engage event planners and day-of coordinators.
Which venue space is normally used for a wedding ceremony and reception?: The Celebration Garden is ideal for a ceremony, and the adjacent Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion is well suited for a reception.
What is the venue capacity?: The space accommodates 150 seated guests at tables, 200 seated auditorium style, or 250 standing cocktail style. The Celebration Garden can accommodate a seated ceremony for up to 300 guests, a seated dinner or reception for up to 250, and can be tented if desired.
Does your venue have on-site parking available for guests?: Hermann Park Conservancy can reserve up to 72 parking spaces in the lot adjacent to the entry of the McGovern Centennial Gardens (Parking Lot C). If more spaces are needed, the Venue Manager can assist with the rental of additional spaces at nearby facilities. Cost of renting extra parking varies.
How do I reserve the venue space?: A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the rental fee is required to reserve the event space. Rental fee balance, insurance cost and security fees are due, in full, no later than 60 days prior to the function. Final payment for rental fee is non-refundable.

Meet The Team

Farrah McBride

Venue Sales Manager

As the Venue Sales Manager, Farrah enjoys connecting with the people who hold their events across the several facilities within Hermann Park. She enjoys hosting potential clients for venue tours to show them all that the Park has to offer, and she appreciates the opportunity to help bring these wonderful events to life!

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1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004, USA

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