Museum of Life and Science
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,500
Packages
Prices start at $3,500
Guest capacity
Up to 180 seated guests
About this venue
Say "I do" in a treehouse, share a toast with astronauts, or dance with the butterflies! At the Museum of Life and Science, we strive to bring memorable experiences to each and every visitor who explores our 84-acre campus. It is our pleasure to do the same for each guest at your wedding. We are so excited to work with you on creating a unique event just for you! With our 84-acre property, home to animals and science exhibits to explore, hosting your next event at the Museum provides your guests an experience unlike any other. Events can take place in any of our indoor and select outdoor locations. Please inquire with our rentals team about wedding packages and how we can join your journey towards your special day!
Our event spaces
Museum of Life and Science
Your Love is Unique. Your Venue Should be too!
Get married in a treehouse, drink wine with the butterflies, dance beside a spaceship – we have options that match your wonders. The Museum of Life and Science is the perfect location for your intimate ceremony or your big wedding day!
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Custom rental packages start as low as $4,500 and include exclusive space for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, logistical planning before your event and day-of venue management, an automatic rain back-up plan, complimentary rehearsal hour if booking ceremony, bridal ready room, complimentary golf cart transportation, 1-hour of set-up time and 1-hour of breakdown time provided free of charge, access to 84-acre campus for wedding photography, free parking for guests and wedding party.
Museum of Life and Science
Your Love is Unique. Your Venue Should be too!
Get married in a treehouse, drink wine with the butterflies, dance beside a spaceship – we have options that match your wonders. The Museum of Life and Science is the perfect location for your intimate ceremony or your big wedding day!
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Custom rental packages start as low as $4,500 and include exclusive space for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, logistical planning before your event and day-of venue management, an automatic rain back-up plan, complimentary rehearsal hour if booking ceremony, bridal ready room, complimentary golf cart transportation, 1-hour of set-up time and 1-hour of breakdown time provided free of charge, access to 84-acre campus for wedding photography, free parking for guests and wedding party.
Museum of Life and Science packages
Magic Wings Wedding
180 guests
Peak pricing $4,500
Off-peak pricing $4,500
Say “I do” on a lush lawn surrounded by gardens and backdropped by hundreds of fluttering butterflies. Then dine under our Special Events Tent warmly lit with market lights and equipped with fans to keep you cool while you boogey the night away.
Museum Wonder Package
180 guests
Peak pricing $4,500
Off-peak pricing $4,500
Our Main Building venue offers a variety of spaces great for any season. Whether your guests want to spend the evening dancing or if they want to explore some unique exhibits from NASA, they’ll stay entertained in these exciting spaces.
Wings and Wonder Package
180 guests
Peak pricing $5,500
Off-peak pricing $5,500
The Wings and Wonder package is the perfect blend of an indoor and outdoor space. With a ceremony and cocktail hour at the Butterfly House and a reception inside the Main Building, you can get the best of both worlds!
Woods and Wonder Package
180 guests
Peak pricing $5,467-5,500
Off-peak pricing $5,500
Looking for a ceremony location that is as unique as you and your partner? Hideaway Woods is the perfect location for nature lovers looking for a unique and secluded ceremony. Enjoy breathtaking locations like our babbling stream or cobb arch and take your love to new heights by climbing into our treehouse village. Then move to cocktail hour and reception at either the Butterfly House and Special Events Tent or Main Building!
Available services that can be provided by Museum of Life and Science
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
Evening Under the Moon and Stars, Our Desert Oasis
The team at the Museum of Life and Science were incredibly attentive and transparent throughout our wedding planning process. Their versatile and unique event spaces allowed us to create a truly special day that felt tailored to us. The staff went above and beyond to build custom experiences for our guests, keeping everything moving smoothly and ensuring our wedding day was organized and stress-free. We are so grateful to the Museum of Life and Science for helping make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Wonderful Time
We had an amazing wedding at the museum! Everyone loved it!
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