San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado • San Diego • CA 92101


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Nature lovers, rejoice: this flagship museum is also a spectacular wedding venue. Offering customized packages, jaw-dropping event spaces, pet-friendly policies, and the freedom to party till 2am, the Nat offers a remarkable range of perks. Even better, your rental fees go directly towards their mission of conservation, education, and preservation of the region's precious natural environment.
  • Say "I do" on Balboa Park's only rooftop, backed by dramatic panoramas of the harbor, mountains, and sparkling city skyline. Continue the celebration here, or opt for an indoor reception: the Sefton Atrium is the heart of the museum, with a four-story translucent ceiling draped dramatically with layers of lights, two magnificent staircases, and a floor plan perfectly set to your specifications.
  • Your cocktail hour offers a chance for adventure. Treat your guests to a themed scavenger hunt that will take them throughout the museum searching for clues, challenge them to a unique botanical Escape Room, or showcase incredible aerialists, who perform high above the party suspended from the 60-foot ceilings.

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Deals

Museum Equipment Bonus Package

Book within 30 days of inquiry and receive a complimentary equipment package including 30 tables, 15 high top tables, and 300 chairs. Valid through 2024.


Help Save The Planet When You Book with The Nat!
When you choose to celebrate your wedding day at The Nat, as a non-profit you directly support their efforts of species conservation, educational exhibitions, and regional preservation of our natural environment.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $4,800–32,000/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Space reserved
    • Event duration
  • The rental fee is $1,600 per space, per hour and includes:

    • Onsite venue coordinator, event staff, and setup & teardown
    • Dressing area with private balcony
    • Unlimited site visits, customized floor plans, event guide, checklist, timeline templates, scheduled payments and personalized contracts
    • Guests can explore the exhibition floor during cocktail hour with a themed scavenger hunt
    • Childcare room for cocktail hour and reception, including a backyard exhibit for children to explore
    • In-house sound system and microphone
    • Customizable bar services
    • Pet-friendly!

    A 3-hour minimum venue rental is required to book a private event.

Capacity

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 300 180
Cocktails, etc. Standing 700 150
Reception Seated 300 100
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 1800.

Venue Details

Site Uses

  • Ceremony
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly

Essential Info

Price

$ • $$ • $$$

Catering

Preferred list

Alcohol

In-house

In-house licensed bartender only.


Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily, 8am–2am, depending on space reserved.

Venue Type

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Garden
  • Museum
  • Park
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Penthouse / Rooftop
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Unique
  • Non-Profit
  • Art Gallery

Venue Views

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Cityscape
  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Garden
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Mountains
  • Ocean / Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Park
  • Valley

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