The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature 201 10th Street West • Bradenton • FL 34205
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- As the largest natural history museum on the Gulf Coast, this awesome venue boasts a blend of vintage and modern architecture, as well as event spaces equipped for celebrations both grand and intimate.
- Host a wedding under the stars in the charming Spanish-style Courtyard, where you'll find a trickling fountain and strings of fairy lights draped overhead. Or, "party with the planets" in the sleek Planetarium lobby and theater.
- For something truly unique, consider the Boardroom, where one full wall provides an underwater view of the manatee rehabilitation habitat…your guests will delight at the peaceful antics of the Museum's most charming residents.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $300–4,800/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
- Event duration
- Type of event
South Courtyard | 225 guests | $4,800
Includes amenities for 120 guests, the Boardroom, Loggia cocktail hour space, tables & chairs, portable bar, catering kitchen, and more.Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom | 75 guests | $600–1,000
Includes tables & chairs, kitchenette, projection screen, and more.Riverside Plaza | 400 guests | $4,600
Includes amenities for 120 guests, West Garden cocktail hour space, tables & chairs, cocktail tables, and more.Planetarium Theater & Lobby | 100 guests | $300–1,000
Includes amenities for 100 guests, portable bar, kitchen, and more.Gallery 2 & Gallery 3 | 120 guests | $1,400
Includes prep kitchen, projector system, and more.Mosaic Backyard Universe | 120 guests | $300–500
Discounted rates are available for some spaces when rented à la carte or used as a cocktail space only.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 400 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 125 | 400 |
| Reception | Seated | 120 | 400 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 120. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
BYO
Preferred List
Alcohol must be provided and served by a licensed caterer and/or bartender.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Museum
- Unique
- Non-Profit
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Historic / Landmark Building
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Ocean / Bay
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
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