Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 East De La Guerra Street • Santa Barbara • CA 93101
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Santa Barbara residents can take advantage of special rates for weekday celebrations and select last-minute dates! Inquire for details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,500–12,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
The rental fee includes:
- Space for the ceremony & reception
- Dressing room
- Three outdoor courtyards
- Access to the Museum Galleries and an on-site ceremony rehearsal (during regular Museum hours, based on availability)
- On-site ceremony rehearsal
- Day-of site manager
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 600 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 95 | 600 |
| Reception | Seated | 75 | 450 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 60. | ||
Please contact the venue for information regarding combining rooms.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Catering & alcohol must be provided by preferred vendors.
Alcohol
Preferred List
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily. Low season rates are Thanksgiving–March.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Museum
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Non-Profit
- Garden
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
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