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The historic Rotunda, with the centerpiece “Three Muses” statue, is one of the Museum’s most elegant and popular spaces. It’s also available again after renovation! Interested in creating an epic, or an epic event? Learn more >
The Natural History Museum is not only one of the most unique event spaces in Los Angeles, but also one of the premiere scientific research and education facilities in the country. Whether you want to treat your best client to a one-of-a-kind dining experience and a private, guided tour of the newest exhibit…or entertain your staff and their families at the annual holiday party, we can help you do it all.
The spaces available for special events are the Grand Foyer, the African Mammal Hall, the North American Mammal Hall and, beginning August 2010, the Rotunda. They can be used in any number of ways, depending on your guest count and the elements of your party.
Every rental includes:
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0-100 guests
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101-250 guests
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251-400 guests
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401-500 guests
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Grand Foyer
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$8000
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$9000
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Grand Foyer &
1 Mammal Hall
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$8500
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$9500
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$10,000
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Grand Foyer &
2 Mammal Halls
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$9500
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$10,500
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$11,000
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$11,500
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Rotunda**
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$11,000
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$11,500
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Rotunda &
1 Mammal Hall**
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$12,000
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$12,500
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$13,000
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Rotunda &
2 Mammal Halls**
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$12,500
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$13,000
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$13,500
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$14,000
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Rotunda &
Grand Foyer**
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$12,000
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$12,500
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| Rotunda, Grand Foyer & 1 Mammal Hall** | $12,500 | $13,000 | $13,500 | $14,000 |
| Rotunda, Grand Foyer & 2 Mammal Halls** | $13,000 | $13,500 | $14,000 | $14,500 |
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* $2500 of each listed price is tax-deductible
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**Reservations available July 1, 2009 for events on/after August 1, 2010
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The Natural History Museum is closed, and rates do not apply, on the following dates:
New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
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Invite your guests to explore the vaults and experience one of the most unique gem collections in the country.
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$100 + $50/hour
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Unique gifts from our Museum Store will help your guests remember the big night! Give us your per person budget and we can help you order party favors for your guests – or, keep it open for your event and let them shop on their own.
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$300 minimum
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Have a T. rex walk through your cocktail party…or a Triceratops in your wedding party! Amazing, one-of-a-kind dinosaurs can be a part of your event – and make the experience something your guests will never forget.
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$1500 per dinosaur
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The Museum has a small inventory of tables and chairs to use during your event.
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(10) 6’x30” banquet tables = $5 each
(10) 8’x30” banquet tables = $5 each
(25) 60” round tables (seats 8-10) = $5 each
(6) 28” standing cocktail tables = $5 each
(8) 36” convertible cocktail tables = $5 each
(250) whitewood folding chairs = $1 each
(75) natural wood folding chairs = $1 each
(4) custom serpentine tables = $10 each
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Want to stay later than 11 pm? Prices vary depending on your final guest count. All events must end by 2 am.
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1-250 guests = $400 / hour
251-400 guests = $500 / hour
401-500 guests = $600 / hour
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Parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Natural History Museum. You may choose to pay for your guests parking or arrange to have them pay when they arrive. Valet is permitted.
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Hosted / Valet: $15 / car
Self-Pay: $10 / car
Buses, trucks, etc.: $25 each
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ELIGIBLE DISCOUNTS:
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Active Fellow = 20% off
Corporate Partner = 20% off
Early Bird (ends by 9pm) = 10% off
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