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SPECIAL EVENTS VENUES

Cultural Institution Maximum
Reception
Maximum
Banquet
Other
Opportunities
Weddings
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
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 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.
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.
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) yes