Coggeshall Bowl:

This beautifully carved stone amphitheater is perfect for wedding ceremonies accommodating up to 80 guests seated, or for a welcome pre-ceremony standing reception for approximately 150 guests.

Wooded Area:

Guests can access this area by crossing Mission Creek over the pedestrian bridge. You may accomodate guests to stand for a brief ceremony or have rental chairs arranged to create an aisle for the bridal party to enter. The wooded area is available for wedding ceremonies only or as a part of a wedding and reception package. Events may begin at 5:00 p.m. in this area.  Capacity: Theater-style – 300. Additional Space in combination with Broder Area: Outdoor Seated Event – additional 100; Outdoor Standing Event – additional 150.

Broder Building and Patio Area:

Ideal as a post ceremony cocktail reception for guests to enjoy beverages and appetizers. The Broder Patio offers a serene wooded area.  Only background acoustical music is allowed in this area.   The guest capacity for an outdoor Seated Event is 150; Outdoor Cocktail style reception is 200.

Fleischmann Auditorium:

For receptions, dinner and dancing; the Fleischmann Auditorium accommodates a seated dinner and dance reception for up to 200 people, or cocktail style for up to 300 guests.  This room allows amplified music. Events may begin at 5:00 and last until 11:00 p.m. in Fleischmann.

Pricing Information for Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Location / Cost:

Wooded Area for ceremony only: $1,000.00

Wooded Area and Broder Building: $2,000.00

Fleischmann Auditorium, Wooded Area & Broder Building: $3,000.00

All areas: refundable security deposit for $ 500.00

Deposit: The $200 security deposit is a refundable deposit and is returned in full if there is no permanent damage, excessive cleaning of the facility, and if all guidelines are followed during the event.

Insurance: A liability insurance certificate is required.

Smoking: Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products is not permitted inside any Museum building or on Museum grounds.

Decorations: All décor, including plants, flowers, additional lights, etc., must be approved by the Museum BEFORE the event. Nails and/or adhesive tapes may not be used to apply anything to walls, casework or exhibit signs. Open-flame candles are not permitted, exceptions will be made if they are in a glass votive or hurricane holder.

Bathrooms: Bathrooms available on site.

Dressing: There are two options for a bridal dressing area.

Music: Amplified music is not allowed in any of the outdoor sites.

Phone: 805-682-4711 ext. 343

Fax: 805-569-3170

Address: 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Email: mmoore@sbnature2.org

Website: www.sbnature.org