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Bring Your Event to the Museum of Natural History.

Enjoy our unique venue for your next meeting or event with friends, family, or colleagues. Please submit the Facility Rental Request Form to begin the process of bringing your event to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. For more information contact events@santacruzmuseum.org.

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Rental Amenities and Availability

If you have any additional requests, we would be happy to work with you to help realize your vision.

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Availabilty Rentals are primarily available outside of our general operating hours. Include special requests in the Facility Rental Form.
Dates Available Year round, excluding major holidays.
Duration Rentals must be a minimum of 2 hours. Set-up/clean-up time is included as part of the rental period.
Capacity The Museum galleries can accommodate up to 150 guests for general use. Capacity is reduced based on type of event. The following layouts are available: Lecture (60), Dining (30), Meeting (24).
Equipment Screen and LED Projector, Mounted Speakers, Amplifier, and Microphones (2).
Supplies Chairs (60), Rectangle Tables (6′ and 4′), Cocktail Tables (3)
Pricing Prices vary based on size of group and type of event. Discounted rates are available for community and non-profit groups.

Our Venue in Action

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a cocktail on a table with a vase of flowers
people sitting down in a row
a hand holding a tray of bruschetta
A long table set up with chairs
people sitting watching a presentation on a screen
front of the museum during the evening with lights on
two people holding glasses of wine outside
pink flowers on a cocktail table

Cocktail party setup

Black 365 Soiree, 2023

a cocktail on a table with a vase of flowers

Gorgeous exhibits serve as the background for your events

people sitting down in a row

Lectures bring community groups together

a hand holding a tray of bruschetta

Passed or buffet options for your event when you work with caterers

A long table set up with chairs

Dining setup

people sitting watching a presentation on a screen

Presentations

front of the museum during the evening with lights on

Lovely evening views

two people holding glasses of wine outside

Events can also use the park with a City permit

Facility Rental Request Form

Name(Required)
Address
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Event Start Time (not including set-up)
:
Event End Time (not including cleanup)
:
Will Food/Alcohol Be Served?
Will You Be Using a Caterer?
Equipment needed?
Any additional equipment will be supplied by the client and must be pre-approved.