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Make your event a work of art

Facility Rental

Create Unforgettable Memories at the Bowers Museum

World-class exhibitions and exquisite event spaces make the Bowers Museum the ultimate location to host your next event —from weddings to graduations, proms to conferences, and holiday parties, the Museum offers an experience your guests will never forget!

Meet the Special Events Manager

Sean Zaremba

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Contact our Special Events Department:
Email: SZaremba@bowers.org
Tel: 714.567.3617

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Department Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am-4pm
Tours and walkthroughs by appointment only

Available Spaces

Pricing & Options

EVENT VENUES	Time Frame	Maximum Capacity	Museum Open Hours Rate	After Hours Rate	Additional Per Hour
INDOOR VENUES
Norma Kershaw Auditorium (No food or drink)	Up to 5 hours	292	$1,980	$2,475	$495
John M. Lee Court	Up to 5 hours	387 (300 seated)	$4,950	$4,950	$855
Freedman Galleria	Up to 5 hours	200 (80 seated)	N/A	$2,475	$495
Thompson Foyer	Up to 5 hours	60	N/A	$990	$250
Fluor Gallery (No food or drink)	Min 2 hours*	70 (50 seated)	$250/hour	$990	$250
OUTDOOR VENUES
Historic Balcony	Min 2 hours*	70 (50 seated)	$250/hour	$990	$250
Historic Courtyard	Up to 5 hours	500 (400 seated)	$4,950	$4,950	$855
Sculpture Garden	Up to 5 hours	200 (80 seated)	$1,980	$2,475	$495

Damage deposit of, at least, $2,000 will be held on credit card. Subject to change dependent on guest count.

School dance rates:

Half-Venue: Choose between the Historic Courtyard and Balcony or the John M. Lee Court and Sculpture Garden for $5,500 for guest counts of up to 500
Full-Venue: Get all of the above spaces for $11,000 for guest counts of 500-1,000

Upgrade Options

Open a dazzling array of exhibitions to your guests for a unique experience.
Utilize Bowers Technicians to assist with audio or visual elements.
Rent out the entire Tangata Restaurant.
Add a touch of polish with valet parking services.
Wow guests in the John M. Lee Court with your presentation or video played on dual jumbo screens

All Inclusive

All rentals include a family-level Bowers Museum Membership!
Rates include a 2-hour setup and a 1.5-hour take down time for catering. An additional hour of setup (3 in total) is allotted for weddings and proms
Rates include Museum security and custodial services for Museum property
Free parking in Museum lot (300-500, depending on event hours), exceptions may apply.
Wireless Internet
Tables and chairs in assorted sizes for up to 200 guests

Special Offer: Enjoy 15% off your first space and reduced catering minimums when booking weddings on Fridays & Sundays

Catering

Patina Restaurant Group is the exclusive food and beverage partner for Bowers Museum. Patina offers cuisine prepared with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients carefully considered and expertly finished. Enhanced by gracious service, Patina’s signature creations make an impressive statement to your guests. For catering options, please contact Special Events at BowersEvents@patinagroup.com.

Saturday: Food & beverage minimum $10,000
Sunday – Friday: Food & beverage minimum $6,000
Food & Beverage minimums do not include staffing, taxes, or service charge.
Prices subject to change; verify booking with Special Events Office.

Facility Galleries

Historic Courtyard

This historic early-California garden area is perfect for corporate functions, galas, fundraisers, or any event that wants to utilize a dramatic outdoor setting.