Our historic venue invites up to 1,800 of your guests through 114,260 square feet of galleries that explore science and the beauty of nature. Ask us how we can accommodate your group size for an unparalleled experience, whether it’s an intimate dinner for 100 or a full museum buyout.
For current pricing, view our event booklet/price guide here.
Contact our events department at events@sdnhm.org to receive a venue proposal showcasing the exclusive spaces of the museum.
Select multiple spaces for your guests to experience per hour, such as beginning your cocktail hour on our exquisite exhibition floor and afterwards inviting your guests to our elegant atrium for a dinner reception. Or, combine packages to have multiple floors open simultaneously. Begin a VIP hour on our magnificent outdoor rooftop terrace with panorama views of San Diego, and follow up with opening our largest exhibition floor and the grand atrium for your guests to journey through a two-floor extravagant reception. No matter your needs, we’ll personalize our packages to prioritize your guests’ experience. To learn more on a site visit and visit our magnificent museum, inquire for the next step!
When you choose to book your event with us, you become a part of our mission to preserve this amazing region we call home, directly supporting our efforts of species conservation, educational exhibitions, and regional preservation of our natural environment. Below you'll find a list of companies that have chosen to join our San Diego Natural History Museum community: