| Cultural Institution |
Maximum Reception |
Maximum Banquet |
Other Opportunities |
Weddings |
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Centro Cultural de la Raza The performance and gallery space is a large versatile room suitable for many types of functions. |
300 |
200 |
Conference: 225 Classroom: N/A |
yes |
 |
Japanese Friendship Garden Delightful setting with Koi pond, moon viewing deck, Zen rock garden, strolling paths, Fujidana, Ceremonial Gate and activity center. |
Outside Garden Areas: 200 Activity Center: 50 |
Outside Garden Areas: 200 Activity Center: N/A |
Conference: 50 Classroom: 50 Theater: N/A |
yes |
 |
Mingei International Museum Two levels of exhibition galleries are available for evening events (after 4pm). |
300 |
135 |
Conference (in Theater Gallery): 175 Classroom: N/A |
no |
 |
Museum of Photographic Arts Renovated in 2000, museum boasts state-of-the-arts facilities including a 238-seat theater, reception area, atrium and gallery space. |
250 (David C. Copley Atrium) |
140 |
Theater: 238 |
yes |
 |
Museum of San Diego History A variety of indoor spaces including Museum Atrium and Foyer, 100-seat Thornton Theatre, education rooms. |
250 |
150 |
Thornton Theater: 100 Atrium Theater: 200 Education Rms: from 15 to 40 |
yes |
 |
The Prado at Balboa Park in the House of Hospitality Award-winning National Historic Landmark building offers a variety of unique spaces, including a grand ballroom, garden terraces, courtyard. |
Ballroom: 700 Alhambra: 100 Loggia: 180 Garden: 250 |
Ballroom: 410 Alhambra: 80 Loggia: 110 Garden: 110 |
Conference: 20 to 48 Classroom: 56 to 250 Reception: 50 on up Theater: 98 to 400 |
yes |
 |
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Over 28,000 sq ft of indoor event space, hands-on exhibits and San Diego's only IMAX® Dome Theater. Fountain-side outdoor space. |
1,000 |
700 |
Space Theater: 300 Conference: 24 to 150 Classroom: 60 Lecture Hall: 110 |
yes |
 |
San Diego Air & Space Museum Historic 1935 Ford Building. Pavilion of Flight is the largest covered space in Balboa Park. Also, rotunda, exhibit area and Education Center. |
1,500-1,800 |
500 |
Exhibit Area: 450 reception Edu Center: 50 class or 110-seat theater |
yes |
 |
San Diego Art Institute: Museum of the Living Artist 10,000 square foot, contemporary art gallery, featuring grand staircase and open floor plan. |
300 |
125 |
Classroom N/A Theater N/A U-shape: 40 |
yes |
 |
San Diego Automotive Museum Spaces include the 17,000 square foot exhibit floor, the Hall of Fame above the exhibit hall and the outdoor Garden Park just behind the museum. |
500 (outdoors) 350 (indoors) |
200 |
Hall of Fame: 150 (banquet or conference) |
yes |
 |
San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum Spaces include spectacular 3,300 square foot atrium, 145-seat theater, banquet room with outdoor terrace. |
2,300 |
350 in Center Court |
From 40 to 2,300 in banquet, reception, conference and theater styles |
yes |
 |
San Diego Model Railroad Museum The Pacific Beach Club Room and Museum Library are available for day and evening events. |
100 (entire museum) |
50-75 |
Library/Classroom: 50 |
|
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San Diego Museum of Art Historic, two-story Spanish Revival building includes spectacular rotunda, beautiful outdoor courtyard and sculpture garden, and auditorium. |
Sculpture Court & Garden: 800 Rotunda: 500 Auditorium: 400 |
Sculpture Court & Garden: 350 Auditorium: 250 Rotunda: 160 |
Capacity for Court & Garden areas include uncovered lawn. |
yes |
 |
San Diego Museum of Man Spectacular interior and exterior architecture that lends itself to dramatic productions and design possibilities for any size events. |
500 |
150 (Evernham hall) |
Classroom: 40 Theater: 100 Wedding Chapel: 100 Board Room: 25 |
yes |
 |
San Diego Natural History Museum Four-story soaring atrium, 300-seat theater, rooftop aerie with city views, 8500 square foot hall, beautiful conference room. |
1,500 |
350 multiple floors 260 (1st floor) |
Theater: 300 Rooftop: 100 seated; 200 reception Classroom: Various |
yes |
 |
San Diego Zoo Outdoor party areas, tented venues, elegant banquet rooms -- catered to your unique tastes. |
Groups from 50 to 5000 |
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8 distinct venues from intimate indoor rooms to exotic outdoor terraces and decks. |
yes |
 |
Spanish Village Art Center A quaint cluster of studios built around a central patio -- outdoor patio available after 5 pm. |
500 |
500 |
Classroom N/A Theater N/A |
yes |
 |
Timken Museum of Art Unique modern building of travertine marble and bronze. Central foyer and main entrance ideal for reception. |
150 |
100 |
Galleries offer glamorous setting for seated dinners. |
|
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WorldBeat Center Space is large, open and highly adaptable to custom layouts. Variety of entertainment groups available. |
450 |
350 |
Classroom |
yes |
 |
Balboa Park Administration Buildings |
Maximum Reception |
Maximum Banquet |
Other Opportunities |
Weddings |
 |
| Various historic facilities and gardens (handled by Park and Recreation Facility Reservations) Historic buildings, meeting rooms, Spreckels Organ Pavilion and gardens. Up to 2,400 500 See below for individual space availability. |
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Balboa Park Club Ballroom Historic building, raised stage platform, kitchen, lobby, 13,000 square feet. |
700 |
500 |
|
yes |
 |
Balboa Park Club Santa Fe Room Historic building, access to kitchen, carpeted, outside access. |
120 |
80 |
|
yes |
 |
Recital Hall Full stage with curtains. |
300 |
200 |
|
yes |
 |
War Memorial Building Auditorium Historic. Wood dance floor, kitchen, full stage w/curtains, lobby, reception. |
300 |
200 |
Classrooms: 48 to 75 |
yes |
 |
Casa del Prado Courtyard "A" Interior courtyard open to sky, 2 levels of Spanish-style arches, kitchen. |
200 |
150 |
|
yes |
 |
Casa del Prado Courtyard "B" Exterior courtyard, surrounded by Spanish-style arcade, kitchen access. |
400 |
320 |
|
yes |
 |
Casa del Prado Majorca Room Kitchen, opens onto interior courtyard "A." |
300 |
240 |
|
yes |
 |
Spreckels Organ Pavilion Historic structure, outdoor pipe organ, ornate main pavilion. |
Main plaza benches: 2,400 |
|
Plaza: 162x282 Stage: 38x69 |
yes |
 |
Gardens Administrative Courtyard, Alcazar, Marston House, Rose and Zoro Gardens Lovely gardens throughout the Park. |
50 to 200 people (some do not allow receptions) |
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yes |
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