We have several options for your banquet room needs:
THE VAULT – Come and enjoy dining in this early 1900’s Bank Vault. This room can seat up to 20 people inside a semi-private room which is in Riondo’s on the first floor.
Audio and Video needs are not permitted in the Vault because of the compact size of the space.
GEORGE P. MITCHELL ROOM – Located on the second floor of the Hutchings – Sealy building above Riondo’s Ristorante. This room hosts a private entrance, private elevator, handicap accessible, private bar, private bathrooms, private dining room and can accommodate up to 75 guests for sit down dinner or can host up to 125 guests for heavy hors d’ouevres. Audio and Video needs are available for this room. This room can be separated into 2 rooms if you desire or can be transformed into one large room by removing the built-in hutches that are in the walls. This room overlooks the Historic Strand Street and is great for viewing special occasions like: Dicken’s on the Strand, Mardi Gras Parades or Lone Star Rally.
GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM – Located just down the street from Riondo’s Ristorante at 2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, TX. This event space is our most elegant property. It can accommodate up to 800 people with inside and outside dining opportunities. Security and free on-site parking is available.
Galveston Railroad Museum Venues:
Lounge Car Bonnie Brook-
Observation Lounge Car Bonnie Brook can host up to 20 guests, perfect for cocktail parties! Venue price includes use of Bonnie Brook private car, ample restrooms, and free on-site parking.
Map Room-
The Map Room can host between 40-100 people depending on room layout. Venue price includes use of Map Room, ample restrooms, free on-site parking
People’s Gallery-
The People’s Gallery can host up to 250 people, live music, 2 private bars, ample restrooms, and free on-site parking. This elegant room includes 25-foot ceilings, marble floors, the historical ticket counters can be used for the private bars, vintage train station atmosphere, access to multiple areas of the museum for catering set up. The outside Gazebo is also available for wedding ceremonies, live music, and outside dining opportunities for up to 600 people.
