Elegant & intimate entertaining in the heart of downtown Austin | available for weddings, holiday parties, business meetings and other social events.
The Neill-Cochran House Museum historic site is home to one of Austin’s oldest residences and to the only slave quarters still standing in the city. The museum is dedicated to sharing a complete history of our site and of all of the individuals, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored here. Our venue rental program supports the operation of the museum and the development of inclusive narratives to forge a better future for our community.
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests
Accessible Location
We’re within minutes of the University of Texas campus, Downtown Austin, and MoPac, offer complimentary furnishings for events up to 85 guests, and have onsite parking for 40 vehicles.
With an indoor venue for intimate weddings up to 50 or an outdoor venue for larger receptions and ceremonies up to 200, no other location in Austin can offer the same depth and historical charm.
Welcoming
The Neill-Cochran House Museum is welcoming to all. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and is entitled to a celebration free from discrimination, prejudice and exclusion.
Nonprofit Power
We especially welcome student, philanthropic, performing arts, and non-profit organizations to host with us – be sure to mention your organization’s mission and tax-exempt status when you contact us with questions or to schedule an appointment to tour the house and grounds.
Perfect for your Meeting
Step away from the rush of the working world to collaborate in an elegant and contemplative environment. The museum is an excellent site for board retreats, professional seminars, working groups, and conferences. Let us help you get away from the fluorescent lights and parking garages!
Our Preferred Vendors
Historical spaces can do much more than simply show a snapshot of history
Whether we’re hosting a special free event, book signing, or open-house party, the 19th century architecture and period furnishings of this historic house lend something unique and irreplaceable. No exhibit, no matter how well conceived and executed, can give us the experience of socializing and enjoying ourselves in historical surroundings without actually allowing us to socialize and enjoy ourselves in those same surroundings. Just like the Neill family in the 1870s and 1880s, every once in a while, we pull out all the stops and open the Museum for an out-of-the-ordinary event as a way to think our way back into the social uses that the house was designed for.
Think we need to host your workshop, book signing, or talk? Contact us.
