A Historic Private Event Venue in New Albany, Indiana
Where history, elegance, and celebration meet.
A Historic Setting For Life's Most Meaningful Moments.
Built in 1886 and beautifully restored, Mansion 1886 brings historic character and timeless elegance to every celebration, just minutes from downtown Louisville. From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to reunions, graduations, and holiday gatherings, it's a setting that makes the moments worth celebrating feel even more special.
Whatever you're marking, your celebration deserves a place as memorable as the occasion itself.
Wondering if your date is available?
Reach out through our inquiry form or by scheduling a tour, and we'll confirm your date's availability first thing.
Celebrations We Host
Mansion 1886 is a beautiful backdrop for life's milestones, including:
Milestone birthdays
Anniversaries
Family reunions and class reunions
Graduation parties
Retirement celebrations
Holiday gatherings and seasonal parties
Engagement parties and showers
Celebrations of life
Why Families Choose Mansion 1886
A venue unlike any other, ready to make your celebration unforgettable.
A setting that makes it special
Restored woodwork, grand pocket doors, crystal chandeliers, and a ballroom ceiling finished in soft white and cream beneath a striking diamond pattern. It's an elegant, one-of-a-kind backdrop that turns any gathering into an occasion, and it means you'll spend less on décor, because the mansion is already stunning on its own.
Space for every kind of celebration
Gather a close circle in the mansion rooms or host up to 240 guests in the ballroom, with flexible layouts for dining, dancing, toasts, and everything in between. Choose just the space you need, or take the whole building.
Yours alone for the day.
We host one event at a time, so the mansion belongs to you and your guests. No competing events, no distractions, just your celebration in a space that feels entirely your own.
Service that stays with you
Our team is known for thoughtful, detail-obsessed support and clear communication, from your first tour through the final toast, so you can be fully present with the people who matter most.
Booking Mansion 1886 Is Simple.
Reach Out
Get in touch through our inquiry form or by scheduling a tour. Either way, we'll confirm your date's availability right away.
Get Your Proposal
We'll send a personalized proposal with your date's pricing and options.
Reserve Your Date
Lock in your celebration date with confidence.
Plan With Support
We help with floor plans, layouts, and add-ons all the way to the big day.
Your Celebration Inside Mansion 1886
Choose the space that fits your celebration. Smaller gatherings can book the Mansion Rooms on their own, while larger events take the whole building. Capacity varies by setup, whether you're planning a seated dinner, a standing cocktail party, or a mix of both, so share your plans when you reach out and we'll confirm the right fit.
The Ballroom
The heart of the mansion, with a crystal chandelier and a beautifully restored ceiling. It holds up to 240 guests and adapts gracefully to dinners, dancing, toasts, and celebrations of every kind.
The Mezzanine
An elevated overlook of the celebration below. Lovely for additional seating, guests of honor, or a distinctive vantage point over the festivities throughout the evening.
The Mansion Rooms
Elegant parlor rooms that seat up to 50, available on their own or as part of the whole building. Perfect for intimate dinners, showers, smaller parties, and close-knit gatherings.
The VIP Suite
A private space for the guest of honor or family to gather, relax, and regroup throughout the celebration. Available with whole-building rentals.
The Courtyard
A charming open-air space framed by historic brick and warm market lights. A welcome spot for a cocktail hour, mingling between moments, or a breath of evening air. Available with whole-building rentals.
Thoughtful Details, Handled.
Every private event at Mansion 1886 comes with the essentials to bring your celebration to life:
Flexible spaces for up to 240 guests
Choice of Mansion Rooms or whole-building rental
Ballroom and mezzanine seating
Elegant mansion rooms for intimate gatherings
Tables, chairs, linens (black, white, or ivory), and setup
Catering prep kitchen for your caterer
Built-in bar with in-house bartending and beverage package options
Curated preferred vendor list, with an approval process for outside vendors
Accessible entrance and renovated restrooms
49 on-site parking spaces plus free street parking nearby
A Glimpse Inside Mansion 1886
Raise A Glass, We've Got The Bar Covered.
Mansion 1886 offers in-house bartending and curated beverage packages, from a simple non-alcoholic service to full bar options, so your toasts flow effortlessly and you have one less thing to plan. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted.
Preferred Vendors
To make planning easier, we maintain a curated list of trusted vendors who know the mansion well. You're also welcome to bring vendors of your own. We just ask that any outside vendor be approved by Mansion 1886 ahead of time, a quick step that helps keep your event cohesive and free of surprises. Your caterer is welcome to use our on-site prep kitchen.
Loved By The People Who Celebrate Here.
From weddings to galas to milestone celebrations, our guests say it best.
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"Our office Christmas party was here. Beautiful well played out venue. Loved it!"
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Heather I.
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"Thanks so much to the team for making my mother-in-law's celebration of life a perfect gathering for our friends and family to share!"
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Kelly O.
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"My mom hosted my bridal shower at Mansion 1886, and it was the perfect venue for my theme. Our coordinator was so easy to communicate with and so helpful on the day. My shower was absolutely perfect, and I'd recommend Mansion 1886 to anyone hosting any type of event!"
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Choose the space that fits your celebration. The Mansion Rooms are available on their own for smaller gatherings, or rent the whole building for larger events.
Private Event Packages and Pricing
Mansion Rooms, up to 50 guests
Sunday through Thursday, $700
5-hour rental
Tables, chairs, linens, and setup
Friday or Saturday (limited availability), $1,200
7-hour rental
Tables, chairs, linens (black, white, or ivory), in-stock centerpieces, and setup
Available for weekend bookings within 90 days of the event date (March through October) or anytime (November through February)
Whole Building, up to 240 guests
Any day of the week, $2,495
7-hour rental
Tables, chairs, linens (black, white, or ivory), in-stock centerpieces, and setup
Includes access to the full mansion, the VIP suite, and the courtyard
Optional add-ons
Optional add-ons:
Extra setup hours before event, $150/hour
Additional event hours, $250/hour
Upgraded linens (variety of colors), $15/linen
In-stock centerpieces, starting at $15 per table
Pipe & drape, starting at $40
Pricing does not include sales tax. Bartender fees are additional and vary by guest count.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Mansion Rooms are our elegant parlor rooms, seating up to 50 guests, and can be booked on their own for smaller gatherings like intimate dinners, showers, and smaller parties. The whole-building rental gives you the entire mansion for up to 240 guests, including the ballroom, mezzanine, mansion rooms, VIP suite, and courtyard. The VIP suite and courtyard are available with whole-building rentals.
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Up to 240 guests in a whole-building rental, with the ballroom and mezzanine together holding the full count. The Mansion Rooms seat up to 50 guests on their own.
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Yes. You're welcome to bring decorations to personalize your celebration, and our team will help you plan how everything comes together. Your rental includes setup of the tables and chairs, and we'll talk through timing for your own decorating when we build your proposal.
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Yes. Tables, chairs, linens, and setup are included with your rental, so the essentials are handled before you arrive. Whole-building and weekend Mansion Rooms rentals also include in-stock centerpieces.
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Not necessarily. Our preferred vendor list is a curated group of professionals who know the mansion well, and it makes planning easier. You're also welcome to bring your own vendors. We just ask that any outside vendor be approved by Mansion 1886 ahead of time, a quick step that helps us keep your event cohesive and free of surprises. Reach out and we'll walk you through it.
Let's Celebrate Something Special.
Give your next celebration a setting your guests will always remember. Tour the mansion, picture your event in the space, and let our team help you make it effortless.
Send us your details and we'll reply with your date's availability and pricing.
See the space in person. Pick a time to walk through with our team.