Only those individuals being photographed are permitted in the Bowmanville Museum. All others must wait outside or proceed to their hall.
The cost of reserving/usage of the Bowmanville Museum interior for the purpose of portraits is $75.00 per hour, non-refundable. Bookings after 6:00pm will cost $100.00 per hour, non-refundable.
The cost of reserving/usage of the Bowmanville Museum's grounds for the purpose of portraits is $25.00 per hour, non-refundable, this excluding the use of Bowmanville Museum verandah and washroom.
Small wedding services may also be held at the Bowmanville Museum. The rental rate is $125.00 for the first hour, and $75.00 per additional hour, non-refundable. A limit of twenty-five guests must be strictly observed. Booking after 6:00pm will cost $225.00 per hour, non-refundable.
Payment must be received and an application form filled out and signed prior to the required date.
The party will be held liable for the replacement of any object damaged and misplaced during their visit to the Bowmanville Museum.
Your allotted time begins from your time booked. If your time of arrival is going to change, please advise the Museum in advance (905-623-2734).
Smoking, food, alcoholic beverages, candles and confetti are prohibited on the Bowmanville Museum premises. (Municipality of Clarington By-Laws). Smoking is permitted outside only.
Interior photographs are permitted only in the parlour, dining room, conservatory and upstairs hallway. The upper floor balcony and bedrooms are strictly "off-limits".
Please remember that this is a museum and some of our artifacts are irreplaceable.
Please ask a staff member for assistance if it is necessary to move furniture and/or artifacts. Furniture must be returned to its original position when the photography session has been completed.
It is the signer's responsibility to inform the people of their party about the above conditions.
We have no control over outside conditions of parking.
Above are the conditions which apply in respect to the Clarington Museums Board Policy No. 113 governing Wedding Photos. By making payment the party automatically assumes responsibility and agrees to the terms listed above.