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San Diego Event Venues: Museums, Galleries, Amusement Parks, and Zoos

San Diego has many museums, galleries, and amusement parks as well as a world famous zoo. Museums and galleries are entertaining venues that add culture, class, and character to an event, amusement parks add a bit of fun to any event, and the zoo provides a wild setting.

Belmont Park
858-488-1549
3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego
Belmont Park is an amusement park located on San Diego’s Mission Bay beach. The park offers party packages and is available for group events. The park has three restaurants and three bars as well as beachfront venues and entertainment options.

Junípero Serra Museum
619-297-3258
2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego
The Junípero Serra Museum is located in Presidio Park on the site of California’s first mission established in 1769. The 1929 museum is available for weddings and events with up to 150 people.

Kid Ventures
858-207-6088
5066 Santa Fe St, San Diego
Kid Ventures is an indoor play center for kids and their parents located in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. The facility offers birthday party packages with shared or exclusive use of the space.

Mingei International Museum
619-239-0003 x 113
1439 El Prado, San Diego
Mingei International Museum is a museum featuring folk arts and crafts from around the world. The museum can accommodate private parties and events with up to 500 people. The Warren Theater Gallery accommodates receptions with up to 175 people or seated meals with up to 135 people. The Cornell Rotunda Gallery and the Founders’ Gallery each accommodate seated meals with up to 70 people.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown
858 454 3541
1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown location features contemporary art in a historic setting, formerly the Santa Fe Depot baggage building. The museum’s 5,000 square feet FIGI Family Concourse at the Jacobs Building accommodates up to 500 people. The Copley Building’s Berglund Room and Woods Family Terrace accommodate up to 200 people.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla
858-454-3541
700 Prospect Street, La Jolla
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla location features modern art and the museum store. The Museum’s Axline Court accommodates events with up to 500 people. The Sherwood Auditorium accommodates up to 492 people.

Museum of Photographic Arts
619-238-7559
1649 El Prado, San Diego
Museum of Photographic Arts is located in Balboa Park in the Casa de Balboa building. The museum’s 2,400 square feet David C. Copley Atrium accommodates receptions with up to 200 people or seated meals with up to 140 people. The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater accommodates up to 226 people.

Noel-Baza Fine Art
619-876-4160
2165 India St, San Diego
Noel-Baza Fine Art is located in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter near the Convention Center. The 1,400 square feet Gallery is available to rent for events. 600-800 square feet of exhibition space is available to rent for short term art exhibitions.

San Diego Air and Space Museum
619.234.8291 x 117
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego
San Diego Air and Space Museum, located in the historic Ford building, features rare and historic aircraft. The museum is available for weddings, receptions, parties, dances, and other events. The museum can accommodate receptions with up to 1,500 people or seated meals with up to 600 people.

San Diego Automotive Museum
619-398-0308
2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego
The San Diego Automotive Museum features a collection of cars, motorcycles, and memorabilia located in Balboa Park. The museum’s 22,680 square feet Car Park is available for events with up to 500 people. The 17,000 square feet Exhibit Floor accommodates up to 250 people. The 2,353 square feet Hall of Fame accommodates up to 150 people.

The San Diego Firehouse Museum
619-232-3473
1572 Columbia Street, San Diego
The San Diego Firehouse Museum is located in Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy. The museum includes firehouse memorabilia dating back to the 1800’s and a gift shop. The museum is available to rent for private parties and events.

San Diego Hall of Champions
619-699-2309
2131 Pan American Plz, San Diego
San Diego Hall of Champions is a 70,000 square feet, three level museum dedicated to sports. The street level Center Court accommodates up to 500 people and includes a 2,622 square feet dance floor and a 1,508 square feet media center. The 4,684 square feet Traveling Exhibit Gallery accommodates up to 350 people. The 2,548 square feet Walter Zable Banquet Room and 960 square feet Terrace seat up to 180 people together and have an attached prep kitchen. The Sports Theater seats 150 people and features a 279 square feet stage, a 128 square feet dressing room, and a 560 square feet foyer. The 960 square feet Boardroom seats 40 people.

San Diego History Center
619-232-6203
1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego
San Diego History Center is located in Balboa Park. The History Center contains 2.5 images and 45 million documents relating to San Diego’s past. The History Center is available for standing events with up to 200 people or seated events with up to 150 people. The Thornton Theatre accommodates up to 80 people. The Education Center seats 35 people. The Hans and Margaret Doe Conference Room seats 15 people.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
619-696-0199
1649 El Prado, San Diego
San Diego Model Railroad Museum features miniature reproductions of historic California railroads. The museum has a party room available to rent for birthdays and other events with up to 70 guests.

San Diego Museum of Man
619-239-2001
1350 El Prado, San Diego
The San Diego Museum of Man is located in Balboa Park. The museum has four spaces available for events: the 100 year old St Francis Chapel, the California Building’s Grand Rotunda, Evernham Hall, and Irving J. Gill Auditorium.

San Diego Natural History Museum
619-232-3821
1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
San Diego Natural History Museum is located in Balboa Park. The museum’s 5,000 square feet Grand Atrium accommodates events with up to 500 people or seated meals with up to 275 people. The Fossils Mysteries Gallery accommodates receptions with up to 300 people or seated meals with up to 50 people. The 3,800 square feet Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater seats 300 people. The 2,600 square feet El Mirador Rooftop Terrace accommodates receptions with up to 200 people or seated meals with up to 120 people. The Meeting Rooms and Classrooms accommodate up to 150 people for receptions or 75 people for seated events. The 1,500 square feet J. W. Sefton Boardroom seats up to 34 people and has a 600 square feet terrace. The Third and Fourth Floor Galleries are also available for events.

San Diego Zoo
619-685-3259
2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, San Diego
The San Diego Zoo has several venues available for events. The Zoofari Party Area accommodates seated meals with up to 500 guests. Treetops is a plantation style venue with a private patio and a waterfall. Albert’s Restaurant is a jungle setting tree house restaurant with a waterfall and a private patio. Sabertooth Grill is a large terrace with views of Elephant Odyssey. Sydney’s Grill is an outdoor space with lit trees and colorful umbrellas. Treehouse features multiple levels of decks in a forested canyon. The Flamingo Cafe is a large rectangular room with Caribbean and Art Deco décor. Rondavel is an octagonal room with large windows featuring views of an Asian garden with a koi pond. Discovery Outpost is a group picnic area with large umbrellas.

Seaworld San Diego
619-226-3901
500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego
Seaworld San Diego features marine life exhibits and animal interactions and shows. Seaworld has several venues available for events. Wild Arctic and Journey to Atlantis each accommodate up to 1,500 people. The glass enclosed Nautilus Pavilion and Shipwreck Rapids each accommodate up to 1,200 people. Garden Plaza accommodates up to 800 people. Mission Bay Theater accommodates up to 700 people. Penguin Encounter accommodates up to 600 people. Coco Loco Arcade and Games accommodates up to 500 people. Dine with Shamu and Shamu Close Up each accommodate up to 300 people. World of the Sea Aquarium and California Tide Pools accommodates up to 250 people. Rocky Point Preserve, Shark Encounter, and Turtle Reef each accommodate up to 200 people.

Ultrazone San Diego
619-221-0100
3146 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego
Ultrazone San Diego fetures a dark foggy atmosphere that provides the perfect setting for laser tag games. The venue is available to rent for private parties and events. Birthday party packages are also available.

USS Midway Museum
619-544-9600
910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
USS Midway Museum features over 60 exhibits with 25 restored aircraft on the historic aircraft carrier. The Midway is available for private parties and events with up to 3,500 guests. Facilities include a four acre flight deck, two 17,000 square feet hanger bays, and below deck spaces.

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Sacramento Event Venues: Museums, Galleries, Aquariums, and Zoos

Sacramento has many museums, galleries, aquariums, and zoos that offer venues for events. Holding an event in a museum or gallery adds culture and class to any events. Or for a wild touch, hold an event surrounded by wildlife in an aquarium or at the zoo.

California Automobile Museum
916-442-6802
2200 Front Street, Sacramento
California Automobile Museum features a large collection of automobiles. The museum has three spaces available for events, the Alhambra Room, the Conference Room and Vic’s Ice Cream Parlor.

California Museum For History, Women and the Arts
916-653-7524
1020 O St, Sacramento
The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts is located one block from the California State Capitol. The museum has several venues available for events including a 250 seat auditorium with a rotunda, a lobby and mezzanine, museum galleries, conference rooms, and a courtyard.

California State Railroad Museum
916-445-6645
111 I St, Sacramento
The California State Railroad Museum features 225,000 square feet of exhibit space filled with restored locomotives, rail cars, and more. The museum offers several venues for events. The Museum Roundhouse accommodates standing events with up to 550 people or seated events with up to 350 people. The Museum Sierra Scene accommodates standing events with up to 60 people or seated events with up to 40 people. The Eagle Theatre seats 150 people. The Railroad Museum Theaters each seat 135 people. The outdoor 1849 Scene can accommodate large outdoor events with several thousand people. The Excursion Train accommodates up to 225 people. The Dinner in the Diner accommodates up to 48 people. The Union Pacific Caboose is available for kid’s events with up to 25 people.

Crocker Art Museum
916-808-7000
216 O St, Sacramento
Crocker Art Museum houses an expansive art collection in a historic 1872 mansion and a 125,000 square feet Pavilion. The entire museum or Pavilion can be rented for large events. The elegant 2,900 square feet Ballroom is available for events with up to 550 people. The 2,835 square feet Friedman Court accommodates up to 550 people. The auditorium seats 260 people. The 1,200 square feet Cemo Meeting Center accommodates up to 200 people and includes two 600 square feet meeting rooms. The 7,780 square feet outdoor courtyard accommodates up to 1,500 people. The 5,500 square feet outdoor E. Kendell Davis Courtyard accommodates up to 1,100 people.

Fairytale Town
916-808-5233
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Fairytale Town is a 2.5 acre park and outdoor children’s museum that brings fantasy worlds to life. The park offers birthday party packages for groups with up to 50 guests. The park also has several spaces available for after hours events. The Children’s Theater seats 150 people. King Arthur’s Castle and Sherwood Forest each seat 30 people. The Dish and Spoon Café seats 25 people. McGregor’s Garden seats 20 people. The Japanese Garden makes a lovely setting for wedding ceremonies.

Funderland
916-456-0131
1350 17th Ave., Sacramento
Funderland is an amusement park located in William Land Park between the Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town. Funderland offers birthday party packages for groups with 10 or more guests. The park is also available for private after hours event rentals.

Raging Waters
916-924-3747
1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento
Raging Waters is a waterpark located at Cal Expo. The park has 25 water attractions including slides and pools. The park can accommodate group events with up to 5,000 people. Birthday party packages and group rates are available.

The Sacramento Zoo
916-808-8561
3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento
The Sacramento Zoo is a nonprofit zoo with over 140 species of animals. The zoo is available for weddings, parties and other group events. The Kampala Center accommodates up to 300 people in the summer or up to 80 people in the winter. Gibbons Alley accommodates up to 200 people. The Rare Feline Center accommodates up to 100 people. Birthday party packages are offered at the zoo for groups with up to 35 guests.

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Los Angeles Event Venues: Museums, Galleries, Aquariums, and Zoos

Los Angeles has many museums, galleries, aquariums, and zoos that offer venues for events. Holding an event in a museum or gallery adds culture and class to any events. Or for a wild touch, hold an event surrounded by wildlife in an aquarium or at the zoo.

Autry Museum
323-667-2000
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
The Autry Museum includes eight galleries of art and artifacts of the American West. The 50,000 square feet facility offers space for all sorts of events. The 2,200 square feet Heritage Court accommodates receptions with up to 500 guests or banquets with up to 200 guests. The 1,800 square feet Museum Lobby receptions with up to 200 people or banquets with up to 60 people. The Wells Fargo Theater seats 207 people. The Mary Pickford Education Center seats up to 80 people. The three acre Pine Meadows Lawn accommodates up to 4,500 people or seats banquets with up to 2,000 people. The open air 8,300 square feet Museum Plaza accommodates receptions with up to 750 people.

California African American Museum
213-744-7535
600 State Dr., Los Angeles
The California African American Museum features displays celebrating African American art, history, and culture in downtown Las Angeles. The museum offers its facilities for events. The 13,000 square feet glass ceiling Sculpture Court accommodates events with up to 600 people. The 3,000 square feet Conference Center has a full kitchen. The outdoor patio area is also available for events.

California Science Center
213-744-7523
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
The California Science Center features fun, interactive, educational exhibits, a seven story IMAX theater, and an exposition park. The 9,050 square feet J.Howard Edgerton Court accommodates receptions with up to 900 people and banquets with up to 600 people. The 7,573 square feet Donald P. Loker Conference Center accommodates receptions with up to 760 people or banquets with up to 500 people. The 4,740 square feet MegaBites Dining Area accommodates receptions with up to 470 people or banquets with up to 300 people. The Robert H. Lorsch Family Pavilion accommodates receptions with up to 350 people or banquets with up to 200 people. The 1,800 square feet Room A accommodates receptions with up to 180 people or banquets with up to 120. The 1,440 square feet Rooms B, C, and D each accommodate receptions with up to 145 people or banquets with up to 80 people. The IMAX theater seats 470 people for 3D shows or 400 people for 3D shows.

Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
323-561-3044
2225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles
The Center for the Arts Eagle Rock is a multicultural arts center located in a historic 1914 building. The Center features multimedia art exhibitions, music performances, classes, and camps. The Center is available to rent for standing events with up to 225 people or seated events with up to 175 people.

Fowler Museum at UCLA
310-825-4361
North Campus, UCLA, Los Angeles
The Fowler Museum at UCLA features art and artifacts from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific. The museum offers several spaces for indoor and outdoor events. The Harry and Yvonne Lenart Auditorium is a state-of-the-art lecture hall that seats 326 people. The UCLA Art Council Amphitheater is located outside the Harry and Yvonne Lenart Auditorium and accommodates events with 200 to 400 people. The Fowler Museum Terrace is an upper floor terrace that accommodates up to 200 people. The Elizabeth and W. Thomas Davis Courtyard is a landscaped courtyard with a fountain that accommodates up to 150 people. The Eleanor Deutsch Seminar Room accommodates 25 to 40 people. The exhibition galleries can also be rented for events.

Griffith Observatory
213-473-0800
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles
Griffith Observatory is a public astronomy and science facility with a planetarium and telescope. The Observatory is available for relevant events and filming on Mondays and Tuesdays when it is not open to the public. The observatory is not available for personal events such as weddings, birthdays, and holiday parties. The observatory can accommodate up to 1,800 people.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
323-857-6000
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which opened in 1910 in Exposition Park, is the largest art museum in the Western United States. The museum provides an elegant setting for corporate events, banquets, conferences, and meetings. The Los Angeles Times Central Court accommodates up to 1,500 people. The North Piazza accommodates up to 900 people. The LACMA West Penthouse accommodates up to 900 people. The BP Grand Entrance accommodates up to 700 people. The Bing Theater seats 600 people. The Richard and Lenore Wayne Foyer accommodates up to 150 people. The Brown Auditorium seats 116 people. The Director’s Roundtable Garden accommodates up to 100 people. The David Bohnett Foundation Atrium accommodates up to 100 people. The Walker Foyer accommodates up to 75 people. The museum is not able to host personal events (such as weddings), fundraisers, auctions, or art displays.

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
323-644-4200
5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Zoo is a 130 acre zoo owned and operated by the city of Los Angeles. The zoo offers its facilities for private events. Birthday party packages are also available. The Eucalyptus Grove accommodates parties with 75 to 120 guests. The Safari Café Patio accommodates parties with 30 to 40 guests. The Education Patio accommodates parties with 30 to 50 guests.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
213-763-3466
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles
The National History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural history museum in the western United States. The museum offers several spaces for events. The North American Mammal Hall accommodates standing events with up to 500 people or seated events with up to 300 people. African Mammal Hall accommodates standing events with up to 500 people or seated events with up to 280 people. The Rotunda and Grand Foyer each accommodate standing events with up to 250 people or seated events with up to 120 people. The Times Mirror Room accommodates standing events with up to 100 people or seated meals with up to 80 people.

Petersen Automotive Museum
323-964-6357
6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Petersen Automotive Museum is a 300,000 square feet museum with over 150 rare and classic automobiles. The museum’s Grand Salon and Discovery Center are available for events. The museum’s fourth floor has a glass pavilion and conference center that are also available for events.

Sports Museum
888-540-8223
1900 S. Main St., Los Angeles
Sports Museum features thirty galleries dedicated to sports, teams, and athletes. The museum is available to rent for private parties and events.

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San Francisco Event Venues: Museums, Galleries, Aquariums, and Zoos

Surround an event with exotic plants, wild animals, ancient history, or contemporary art. Museums, galleries, aquariums, and zoos are interesting and educational settings for events, and San Francisco has a wide variety of different places to choose from.

Aquarium of the Bay
415-623-5300
Pier 39, Beach Street, San Francisco
Aquarium of the Bay is a 65,000 square feet non profit marine nature center with over 20,000 aquatic animals. The aquarium offers children’s birthday party packages, sleepovers for youth groups, and day programs for kids. The Aquarium can be rented for events with up to 550 people. The Farallon Room is available for smaller events.

Asian Art Museum
415-581-3500
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum features a collection of over 17,000 works of art spanning over 6,000 years. The museum offers group rates and private group tours. The museum has indoor and outdoor spaces available for events. Samsung Hall accommodates events with up to 350 people. The North and South Courts each accommodate up to 300 people. Logia is a u-shaped balcony that accommodates up to 175 people. The Peterson Room accommodates up to 60 people. The Fisher Room accommodates up to 25 people. Outdoor tents can be used for events with up to 2,000 people.

The California Academy of Sciences
415-379-8000
55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco
The California Academy of Sciences is located in a 412,000 square feet green building with a 3 ½ acre living roof, a solar canopy, walls insulated with recycled blue jeans, and a water reclamation system. The museum’s exhibits include a coral reef exhibit and a 4 story tropical rainforest with live animals. The museum has 12 different settings available for events and can accommodate up to 3,000 guests.

The California Historical Society
415-357-1848
678 Mission Street, San Francisco
The California Historical Society is located in the Yerba Buena Gardens area of San Francisco. The museum houses a collection of artwork and artifacts from California’s past. The museum is available to rent for meetings, conferences, receptions, and other events.

Cartoon Art Museum
415-227-8666 / 415- CARTOON
781 Beach Street, San Francisco
The Cartoon Art Museum is located in the Yerba Buena district around the corner from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The museum houses over 6,000 pieces of original art, animation, and cartoons. The museum is available to rent for events with up to 226 people.

Chandler Fine Art and Framing
415-546-1113
145 Natoma Street, San Francisco
Chandler Fine Art and Framing is located in the SOMA area of San Francisco, next door to the St Regis Hotel. Chandler’s small art gallery is available to rent for events.

Chinese Cultural Center
415-986-1822
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco
The Chinese Cultural Central is located in downtown San Francisco at the Hilton Hotel. The Center is 20,000 square feet with a 299 seat auditorium, 2,935 square feet gallery, a book shop, classrooms, and offices. The auditorium is available for events with up to 400 people. The Wells Fargo Room accommodates events with up to 26 people.

The Chinese Historical Society of America
415-391-1188 x101
985 Clay St, San Francisco
The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum is located in a historic building in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The two level museum has multiple spaces available to rent for events. The 10,000 square feet gallery floor accommodates up to 200 people. The 400 square feet Learning Center accommodates up to 60 people.

Conservatory of Flowers
415-831-2090
100 John F. Kennedy Drive, San Francisco
The Conservatory of Flowers is a living museum of rare and exotic plants located in Golden Gate Park. The Conservatory is available for weddings and other events. The 2,500 square feet Orchid Gallery accommodates standing events with up to 300 people or seated events with up to 150 people. The front lawn accommodates standing events with up to 500 people or seated events with up to 250 people. The Potted Plants Gallery is available for ceremonies with up to 50 people.

Contemporary Jewish Museum
415-655-7800
736 Mission St., San Francisco
The Contemporary Jewish Museum is a modern 63,000 square feet facility that incorporates features from the 1907 Jessie Street PG&E Power Substation. The museum has spaces available for special events such as wedding receptions, bar mitzvah celebrations, performances, parties, and banquets. The 5,200 square feet Koret-Taube Grand Lobby accommodates receptions with up to 375 people or seated events with up to 150 people. The 2,100 square feet Stephen and Maribelle Leavitt Yud Gallery accommodates receptions with up to 150 people or seated events with up to 100 people. The 3,500 square feet Richard and Rhoda Goldman Hall accommodate receptions with up to 235 people or seated meals with up to 180 people. The 1,200 square feet Sala Webb Education Center Classrooms accommodate up to 80 people.

De Young Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
415-750-3600
233 Post Street, San Francisco
The De Young Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco is a 293,000 square feet Art Museum with additional outdoor sculpture gardens. The museum has several spaces available to rent for events including an auditorium, galleries, and gardens. The museum can accommodate events with up to 2,000 people.

Exploratorium
415-528-4444
Pier 15 at Green Street, San Francisco
Exploratorium is an interactive museum that allows visitors to explore science, art, and perception. The museum offers party packages and has facilities available to rent for events. The entire facility can accommodate up to 2,500 guests or seated dinners for up to 400 guests. The Mezzanine Level can accommodate events with 50 to 400 guests. The McBean Theater seats 125 people and features a stage and projection screen.

Haas-Lilienthal House
415-441-3000 x14
2007 Franklin Street, San Francisco
The Haas Lilienthal House is an 1886 Queen Anne Victorian that offers tours and serves as a museum.
The house is available to rent for receptions with up to 150 people or seated meals with up to 100 people.

Hang Art
415-434-4264
567 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Hang Art is a contemporary art gallery located in the Union Square area of San Francisco. The gallery is available to rent for events with up to 75 guests.

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
415-821-1155
2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and developing the Central and South American, Chicano, and Caribbean art and cultures. The Center has facilities available to rent for events. The 2,162 square feet theater seats up to 150 people and has a 950 square feet lobby. The center also has two galleries, a café, a meeting room, and studios.

Museum of the African Diaspora – Mood
415-358-7200
685 Mission St, San Francisco
The Museum of the African Diaspora is a museum that celebrates the history, culture, and art of the African people. The museum is located next to MoMa and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The museum facilities are available to rent for events.

Randall Museum
415-554-9600
199 Museum Way, San Francisco
Randall Museum is a museum for children and adults to explore wildlife, the arts, and science. The museum offers birthday party packages for kids.

Root Division
415-863-7668
1131 Mission St., San Francisco
Root Division is a art community space with classes, workshops, and galleries. The facility has a 2,000 square feet gallery with a small stage and a kitchen available for events.

S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien
415-544-0100
45 Pier, San Francisco
The S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien is a Liberty ship that was constructed and used during World War II and currently serves as a museum. The ship is available to rent for dockside events and private cruises. The entire ship accommodates up to 800 passengers or up to 300 people indoors.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
415-357-4000
151 3rd Street, San Francisco
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art features a collection of 26,000 works of art, photography, and design. The museum provides a sophisticated setting for events. The 6,500 square feet Haas Atrium accommodates standing events with up to 650 people or seated events with up to 350 people. The 3,400 square feet Schwab Room accommodates standing events with up to 250 people or seated events with up to 200 people. The 1,500 square feet Café Museo Expansion accommodates standing events with up to 150 people or seated events with up to 100 people. The Phyllis Wattis Theater seats up to 278 people.

San Francisco Zoo
415-753-7080
Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
The San Francisco Zoo is a fun place to hold weddings, receptions, parties, picnics, and other events. The Bernard Osher Great Hall is a large room with a stone fireplace that accommodates up to 300 people. The Leaping Lemur Café is an octagon shaped room that accommodates up to 175 people. The Lemur Private Event Room accommodates up to 60 guests. The Carousel Building features a 1920 carousel and accommodates up to 150 guests. Classrooms 1 and 2 each accommodate up to 50 guests. The Playfield Lawn accommodates outdoor events with up to 2,000 people. The Event Tent is available for events with up to 400 people. The African Savanna is available for receptions with up to 150 guests.

SF Camerawork
415-487-1011
1011 Market Street, San Francisco
SF Camerawork features photography exhibitions and education. The 3,200 square feet Gallery and the 640 square feet Education Center are available to rent for parties and events.

The Society of California Pioneers
415-957-1849
300 4th Street, San Francisco
The Society of California Pioneers is a museum and library focusing on California’s history. The Society’s 1,160 square feet Joseph and Mildred Rolph Moore Gallery is available for standing events with up to 125 people or seated meals with up to 48 people.

SOMArts Cultural Center
415-863-1414 x 105
934 Brannan St, San Francisco
SOMArts Cultural Center has facilities available for events including exhibition, performance and rehearsal space, meeting rooms, and classrooms. The 3,200 square feet Bay Gallery has 4,000 square feet of wall space plus movable walls that can be configured for exhibitions. The 1,890 square feet black box theater has 140 chairs and can accommodate additional seating. Theater rental includes use of the kitchen and lobby. The Patio and Grounds are also available for events.

Terra Mia
415-642-9911
1314 Castro St, San Francisco, CA
Terra Mia is a decorative art studio where people can create functional works of art. The private party room is available for groups with up to 14 people. The main studio can accommodate groups with up to 55 people.

Walt Disney Family Museum
415-345-6800
104 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
The Walt Disney Family Museum is located in the Presidio of San Francisco, a former military base. The museum consists of three historic buildings. The Main Building’s lobby, café, and porch can accommodate events with up to 200 people. The theater seats 114 people. The Riley Building’s Special Exhibition Hall can accommodate events with up to 250 people.

Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf
886-223-4240
145 Jefferson Street, San Francisco
The Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf is a four story, 100,000 square feet museum with over 200 wax figures. The museum makes a unique setting for private parties and events with up to 400 people.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
415-978-2700
701 Mission Street, San Francisco
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts includes two buildings with galleries, a film screening room, and a theater. The Center has several venues available to rent for events. The 6,700 square feet Forum accommodates up to 850 people and opens into the East Garden which can be rented with the Forum. The 2,200 square feet Grand Lobby accommodates up to 350 people. The Novellus Theater seats 757 people and features a proscenium stage. The Theater Terrace lobbies accommodate up to 400 people. The 952 square feet Screening Room seats up to 94 people and features an 11/x15’ screen, a stage, and film and video projection equipment.

Children’s Creativity Museum
415-820-3320
221 4th St, San Francisco
The Children’s Creativity Museum is an interactive, educational, and fun museum for children. The museum offers birthday packages with use of a private birthday room and museum admission for up to 20 people. The museum can accommodate events with up to 500 people. Event spaces include the Main Gallery, the Animators’ Studio, the Karaoke Production Lab, the Digital Workshop, Studio Z, the Rooftop Terrace, and the 200 seat theater.

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