Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $25,000 for off-peak dates, and $30,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 450 seated guests

About this venue

Please visit the sbhistorical website for more information. Founded in the 1930s, this cultural landmark invites, charms, and stuns guests in the historic El Pueblo Viejo district. Evoke the romance of early Spanish California by celebrating your wedding or special occasion on the grounds of this cultural landmark located in the heart of Santa Barbara's historic district. Enjoy the ambience of two private, interconnected courtyards distinguished by native and exotic landscaping and accented with splashing fountains.

Seated guest capacity

1-450

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Outdoor

136 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Our event spaces

Museum & Adobe Courtyards

Celebrate life at this class-act museum space in the resort-like city of Santa Barbara.

Museum Courtyard: Quintessential Santa Barbara... Our museum courtyard is the perfect place to host a reception or ceremony of up to 450 people. Adobe Courtyard: Our lower courtyard space is often used for ceremonies, intimate receptions and as a gorgeous place to host cocktail parties.

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

Up to 600 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Penthouse

Celebrate life at this class-act museum space in the resort-like city of Santa Barbara.

Our Penthouse Boardroom is an elegant space that can be added on to your rental. Often used as a groomsmen's suite or for the bridal party to get ready on site, this space includes a private attached restroom, kitchenette, balcony, and AC.

Guest capacity

Up to 12 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$500

Covarrubias Adobe

Celebrate life at this class-act museum space in the resort-like city of Santa Barbara.

Our historic Covarrubias (1817) is the second oldest home in Santa Barbara, one of the very rare buildings from the Spanish era. The beautiful space is perfect for intimate dinners or ceremonies for up to 75 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 90 Seated

Up to 90 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$500