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The San Diego Museum of Art
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $10,000
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
With an encyclopedic collection of more than 20,000 objects, the Museum is a significant cultural resource presenting works of art from around the globe. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the Museum is a special place where you can experience San Diego’s natural beauty, history, art, and culture. Opening its doors in 1926, the Museum’s Spanish Colonial-style architecture took inspiration from the 1915 Panama-California international exposition. The Museum’s indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture court and garden offer unique settings for corporate events, private parties, weddings, seminars, and meetings.
Our event spaces
May S. Marcy Sculpture Court & Garden
A Blend of Art, History, and Elegance
The May S. Marcy Sculpture Court features a stunning colonnade and sunset views of both the Plaza de Panama and adjacent Sculpture Garden. The May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden features lush landscaping, picturesque views of the California Tower and is abundant with nineteenth- and twentieth-century sculpture. The Sculpture Court & Garden are large and versatile spaces that can accommodate presentations, ceremonies, alfresco film, receptions, and seated meals.
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
James S. Copley Auditorium
A Spacious Venue for Your Celebration
Adjacent to the court and garden is the James S. Copley Auditorium. Equipped with a performance stage and audiovisual capabilities, the auditorium is a large and versatile open space that accommodates presentations, large meetings, receptions, and seated dinners.
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda
Stunning Spanish Architecture
The spectacular John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda echoes the Spanish architecture of the facade with two stories of open space and a grand staircase. This area accommodates a variety of special events, from formal table-service dining to standing receptions to elegant wedding ceremonies. You can create a memorable event, whether it’s an intimate occasion or a big extravaganza, all with private access to the breathtaking galleries.
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
•Rotunda usage includes full access to all permanent collection galleries open at the time of the event. •Views of special traveling exhibitions may or may not be included in the fee. •Available open galleries and art in event spaces are subject to change at any time.
May S. Marcy Sculpture Court & Garden
A Blend of Art, History, and Elegance
The May S. Marcy Sculpture Court features a stunning colonnade and sunset views of both the Plaza de Panama and adjacent Sculpture Garden. The May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden features lush landscaping, picturesque views of the California Tower and is abundant with nineteenth- and twentieth-century sculpture. The Sculpture Court & Garden are large and versatile spaces that can accommodate presentations, ceremonies, alfresco film, receptions, and seated meals.
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
James S. Copley Auditorium
A Spacious Venue for Your Celebration
Adjacent to the court and garden is the James S. Copley Auditorium. Equipped with a performance stage and audiovisual capabilities, the auditorium is a large and versatile open space that accommodates presentations, large meetings, receptions, and seated dinners.
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda
Stunning Spanish Architecture
The spectacular John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda echoes the Spanish architecture of the facade with two stories of open space and a grand staircase. This area accommodates a variety of special events, from formal table-service dining to standing receptions to elegant wedding ceremonies. You can create a memorable event, whether it’s an intimate occasion or a big extravaganza, all with private access to the breathtaking galleries.
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
•Rotunda usage includes full access to all permanent collection galleries open at the time of the event. •Views of special traveling exhibitions may or may not be included in the fee. •Available open galleries and art in event spaces are subject to change at any time.
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