De Young Museum
San Francisco Wedding Location50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: 415/750-3659
www.thinker.org
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Description
Since the de Young Museum’s 2005 re-opening in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, millions of visitors have entered the soaring, copper building to view the phenomenal collection of art inside. Designed by the world-renowned Swiss architecture firm, Herzog & de Meuron, the distinctive structure, with its artistic interior spaces and surrounding sculpture gardens and lush park setting, makes a fantastic destination for an outing—and an even better spot for an evening wedding or special event.
The immersive art experience begins before you even enter the museum: Light seems to dance off the building’s exterior, covered in an innovative skin of perforated textured copper. Then, at the main entrance, you walk through an angular courtyard dominated by an earthworks sculpture by Andy Goldsworthy, a fitting introduction to what you’ll encounter within.
Inside, the expansive Wilsey Court opens up before you, and your attention is drawn to the giant contemporary black & white photographic mural by German painter Gerhard Richter that fills one wall. This sweeping central court, with its Italian stone flooring, white walls and high ceilings, works well for large cocktail receptions or sit-down dinners. An added benefit is the adjacent galleries, where paintings and sculptures can be viewed during your party.
Three more ground-floor options exist for art-infused special events: the museum café, the Osher Sculpture Garden and terrace, and the Piazzoni Murals Room. The café opens to the terrace, which overlooks the sculpture garden. A clear-sided tent, which uses the garden as a backdrop, can be erected for seated dinners and dancing. Guests enjoy meandering among the large-scale bronze and ceramic pieces that seem to grow right out of the lawn.
In the evening, when the museum is closed to the public, the café transforms into a chic dining room with a view of the park beyond. It boasts luminous hand-blown glass light fixtures—specially commissioned for the space in shades of purple and orange—that add to the restaurant’s charm when it’s dressed in brightly colored linens for a wedding dinner.
The Piazzoni Murals Room, set up with cocktail rounds and adorned with flowers, lends itself nicely to standing receptions. As guests drink champagne and mingle, they have time to admire the historic California landscape murals by Gottardo Piazzoni that adorn the walls.
For something truly out of the ordinary, take the elevator up nine stories to the top of the spectacular Hamon Tower. Here, floor-to-ceiling windows offer a 360-degree view of the verdant park below, and the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco skyline in the distance. At night, with the city lights glittering in the background and a jazz band in one corner, the tower is tailor-made for a lounge-inspired cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception.
In-house catering is provided by Bon Appetit, a socially conscious company dedicated to locally grown ingredients and truly delectable customized menus. With their "farm to fork" approach to cuisine and attention to individual tastes, Bon Appetit gives foodies of every stripe a feast they won’t find elsewhere.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 150 Max. Seated Outdoors: 220 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 150 Max. Seated Outdoors: 350 Max. Standing Indoors: 250 Max. Standing Outdoors: 1500 |
Max. Seated: 150 |
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CEREMONY & MEETING CAPACITY: Indoors, spaces hold up to 150 seated guests. Outdoors, the Terrace holds up to 220 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
The full site rental fee is required to reserve your date. 50% of the catering fee is due at the time of booking. The balance and the final guest count are due at least 3 business days prior to the event. Rental fees start at $5,000 and vary depending on the space rented. Catering services range $45–200+/person, all-inclusive.
Availability
Year-round, daily. Special events take place in a 4-hour window between 6:30pm and 1am. Daytime rental is available in limited spaces during museum hours. Overtime fees are additional.
CateringProvidedAlcoholBYO w/ Corkage FeeSites UsesCeremoniesBusiness Functions/Meetings Wedding Receptions Rehearsal Dinners Special Events, Parties Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: some provided Linens, Silver, etc.: some provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: provided Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: CBA Meeting Equipment: some provided, more CBA Parking: valet or public garage Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: pay phones Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no Cleanup: provided View: park, garden, pond, cityscape Other: event coordination, AV equipment |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsLandscaped GroundsCityscape Forest/Wooded Area Fountain/Water Feature Park Garden Garden Patio/Courtyard Lagoon/Pond RestrictionsAlcohol: BYO with corkage feeSmoking: not allowed Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: liability required |
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