Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Wedding Location900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 213/763-3221
www.nhm.org
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Description
Frankly, after strolling through the galleries of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, other venues seem…well…quite tame in comparison. Where else can you entertain 500 guests alongside a massive American bison silhouetted against a prairie sunset? Or be brazen enough to enjoy a cocktail in front of a herd of African elephants? Or dance among the dinosaurs?
With its incredible array of dramatic settings, the Museum is one of the most thrilling places we’ve encountered in our travels. No matter the nature of your event—be it wedding, corporate affair, or birthday party—the Museum has a space for you.
Thinking big? As in extravaganza? For starters there’s the Museum’s north entrance—an immense gated promenade featuring lawns, a serene reflection pool and an Easter Island sculpted head. It’s an excellent spot for an outdoor celebration: guests are seated on the grass and walkway, while musicians are showcased on the museum’s first landing.
Other exotic backdrops for large parties include either the African Mammal Hall or one of the two North American Mammal Halls. With gleaming, polished cork floors (the perfect surface for dancing), and magnificent dioramas of the world’s animals, these rooms take you on an adventure around the globe.
Then there’s the Grand Foyer, a reception space remarkable not only for the beauty of its marbled columns, twin half domes, and travertine marble floors, but also for its enormous dueling dinosaurs—a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Triceratops engaged in fierce battle. (With centerpieces like this, who needs decorations?)
The Museum offers other intriguing possibilities as well: if you like, integrate a special talk from a museum expert into your festivities, or tour an area of the Museum that is especially appealing, like the Gem & Mineral Hall, whose glittering jewels will surely make your guests feel like royalty.
Sound extraordinary? It is. See for yourself—take an afternoon off, drive over to Exposition Park and take a walk on the wild side.
Capacity
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Max. Seated Indoors: 340 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 650 Max. Seated Outdoors: 500 Max. Standing Indoors: 2,000 Max. Standing Outdoors: 800 |
Max. Seated: 50 |
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Fees & Deposits
50% of the estimated event total is required to reserve your date. The balance is due at least 1 week prior to your event. Membership fee: $1,500 individual/2,5000 corporate (this is waived for non-profit organizations); venue fees: $2,000–10,000 depending on space chosen; staffing fees: range depending on size and length of event, generally $1,500–2,000.
Preferred catering by Mission Bistro. Please call them at 626/300-9750 for details on pricing.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6pm–2am. All load-out must be completed before the Museum opens to the public the following morning.
CateringProvidedBYO AlcoholProvidedBYO Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: Mission Bistro preferred, outside catering permitted with feeKitchen Facilities: limited Tables & Chairs: some provided, more CBA Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: available in some areas Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: sound systems, podiums, TVs, VCRs, screens and microphones are available at additional charge Parking: limited on site, valet preferred Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: pay phones Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: through caterer Cleanup: provided View: depending on location: fountain, garden, landscaped grounds Other: event coordination, museum tours |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsFountain/Water FeatureGarden Garden Patio/Courtyard Landscaped Grounds Park Other RestrictionsAlcohol: CBA or BYO, permit requiredSmoking: outdoors only Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: certificate required |
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213/763-3221
www.nhm.org
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