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Unique historic museum in Pacific Grove, perfect for weddings and special events near Lover's Point. Venue includes Bird Gallery, Main Gallery, garden, dressing room, and kitchen for up to 125 guests. Due to the special nature of these important days, weddings larger than 80 people require a half or full museum rental and professional caterer.

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Looking for a unique and memorable venue for your next corporate meeting or event? A non-traditional venue that is flexible and can accommodate from 20 to 175 people. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is your answer. The Museum can host receptions, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, birthday parties, bridal/baby showers and more.

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Rent the entire museum including the galleries, garden, and kitchen preparation areas for a large party or celebration. Full Facility Rental is required for weddings and large events over 120 people.

This rental allows use of the Main Gallery OR Bird Gallery, and Native Plant Garden for your indoor-outdoor event and provides the perfect flow for guests to stay all on the main floor enjoying an evening of fun! This rental is required for large events over 80 people.

The Museum’s Bird Room is a fun and unique place to hold an event that benefits from a large screen and speaker podium and is excellent for meals with its open space and proximity to the kitchen.

The main gallery boasts beautiful hardwood floors with an upper mezzanine. The Main Gallery Wing option has a capacity of 80 people, 60 seated for dining. It is best suited for large parties or special events. Includes the main gallery amd mezzanine for DJ set-up ONLY.

Our classroom is the perfect place to host a small event or an office team building exercise. It has AV capability for presentations, a private bathroom, and kitchenette. It fits up to 25 people.

Our central coast Native Plant Garden is an ideal setting for small outdoor gatherings. It’s a beautiful outdoor space that works as both a standing and sit-down space for up to 50 people. Excellent for anyone who wants the convenience of being in a beautiful natural area while also being close to an indoor space and kitchen.