Event Spaces

Lobby & Mezzanine

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Lobby & Mezzanine

July 27, 2012

Lobby:

  • 2-story space with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Features California Hall of Fame LCD panel display
  • Accommodates up to 200 guests
  • Approximately 1,750 sq. ft.
  • Ideal for receptions, seated meals, lectures, award ceremonies, banquets and more
  • Accessible to and from first and second floor galleries, Mezzanine, Courtyard and restrooms in basement

Mezzanine:

  • Backdrop of ”California’s Remarkable Women” exhibit overlooking Lobby
  • Approximately 1,100 sq. ft.
  • Ideal for sit-down meals, cocktail parties, receptions and more
  • Accessible to and from Museum Store, Lobby, first and second floor galleries, Courtyard and public restrooms in basement

For more information and availability, please submit an online application or contact:

Kenney Martin, Visitor Services Manager
kmartin@californiamuseum.org
Phone:(916) 654-5688
Fax: (916) 653-0314

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Exhibit Galleries

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Exhibits & Galleries

June 4, 2013
  • 2 floors of diverse, uniquely California-themed spaces
  • Exhibits open to catering include “California’s Remarkable Women,” “Health Happens Here,” “The Hall of Promise” and more*
  • Ideal for receptions, weddings, sit-down meals, presentations and more
  • Accommodates a wide range of guests both seated and standing
  • Accessible to and from the Lobby and Mezzanine

For more information and availability, please submit an online application or contact:

Kenney Martin, Visitor Services Manager
kmartin@californiamuseum.org
Phone:(916) 654-5688
Fax: (916) 653-0314

*Please note not all exhibits are open to catering services. Contact us for a list of current exhibit space options allowing catered food and beverages.

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Courtyard

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Courtyard

August 6, 2012
  • Outdoor space featuring Sacramento’s largest piece of public art, Constitution Wall, a 6-story interpretation of California’s constitution 
  • Approximately 5,600 square feet of outdoor space
  • Accommodates 300 for a sit-down dinner, 400 in theater-style seats and 500 for standing receptions
  • Ideal for receptions, on-stage productions, weddings, sit-down meals, faires, presentations and more
  • Multiple spaces on 3 floors, including elevated stage and balcony levels
  • Accessible to and from the Museum lobby, Auditorium, Rotunda, O Street and 11th Street
  • Available weekdays from 5:00 pm to 10:00pm and all day on weekends*

For more information and availability, please submit an online application or contact:

Kenney Martin, Visitor Services Manager
kmartin@californiamuseum.org
Phone:(916) 654-5688
Fax: (916) 653-0314

*For events held Monday-Friday during regular, please contact the Secretary of State Business Services at (916) 653-0653 for rates and availability.

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Auditorium & Rotunda

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Auditorium & Rotunda

July 27, 2012

Auditorium:

  • Seats up to 258 guests
  • A/V equipment including 20′x20′ drop down screen, PC or Mac laptop connection, sound system, DVD and VHS players
  • Raised stage with stationary lectern/podium
  • Ideal for multimedia presentations, lectures, film screenings and more
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Accessible to and from Courtyard and Rotunda
  • Available weekdays from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and all day on weekends*

Rotunda:

  • Accessible to and from Auditorium and Courtyard
  • Ideal for receptions, cocktail parties and more
  • Available weekdays from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and all day on weekends*

For more information and availability, please submit an online application or contact:

Kenney Martin, Visitor Services Manager
kmartin@californiamuseum.org
Phone:(916) 654-5688
Fax: (916) 653-0314

*For events held Monday through Friday during regular business hours, please contact the Secretary of State Business Services at (916) 653-0653 for rates and availability.

 

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Conference & Classrooms

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Conference & Classrooms

April 6, 2012

Conference Room:

  • Built-in A/V equipment for multimedia presentations with Mac and PC laptop connection 
  • Attached kitchenette including refrigerator and staging area for catering
  • Approximately 1,200 sq. ft.
  • Accommodates up to 80 seated guests and up to 120 standing guests
  • Smaller rooms for 10 to 50 guests also available
  • Ideal for presentations, work shops, press conferences, meetings, seminars and more

Classroom:

  • A/V equipment for multimedia presentations with Mac and PC laptop connection
  • Padded seats for up to 120 guests
  • Approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
  • Accommodates up to 120 seated guests
  • Smaller rooms for 10 to 50 guests also available
  • Ideal for workshops, lectures, retreats, meetings, seminars and more

For more information and availability, please submit an online application or contact:

Kenney Martin, Visitor Services Manager
kmartin@californiamuseum.org
Phone:(916) 654-5688
Fax: (916) 653-0314

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