Skirball Cultural Center


All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $18,000

Guest capacity

Up to 550 seated guests


About this venue

Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Skirball Cultural Center is your venue of choice for reconnecting and celebrating anew. Our Hospitality and Private Events team has developed a strategy to meet public-health requirements while continuing to offer creative event planning and personalized care.


Our event spaces

Cotsen Auditorium

With its one-of-a-kind ceiling and clear sightlines from any seat in the room, the Cotsen Auditorium (also known as the Ahmanson Ballroom) is a favorite for social celebrations and business gatherings alike. Glass doors open to the Guerin Courtyard, providing seamless indoor/outdoor flow for your guests, while the adjacent Murphy Foyer and Bergreen Boardroom serve as reception or registration areas.

Guest capacity

360-420 Seated

Up to 1200 Standing

Square footage

5,840

Guests often feel this space is

“Amazing!”

Guerin Courtyard

Affording hillside views and located directly adjacent to the Cotsen Auditorium (Ahmanson Ballroom), this lovely courtyard is ideal for coffee breaks, cocktail hour, a silent auction during a business function, or even an intimate wedding prior to a grand reception inside the ballroom.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 320 Standing

Square footage

4,044

Guests often feel this space is

“Spectacular”

Murphy Foyer

With its high glass ceilings and adjoining balcony overlooking the Skirball's gorgeously landscaped arroyo garden, this pre-function space sets the stage for the magnificence of the Cotsen Auditorium (Ahmanson Ballroom). Note: The Murphy Foyer may only be booked in conjunction with the auditorium/ballroom.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

1,276

Guests often feel this space is

“Magic!”

Bergreen Boardroom

Another convenient pre-function space that services the Murphy Foyer and the Cotsen Auditorium (Ahmanson Ballroom).

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Square footage

696

Guests often feel this space is

“Spectacular”

Guerin Pavilion

It is the ideal setting for large-scale conferences, symposia, community forums, corporate business gatherings, nonprofit galas and fundraisers, and social celebrations. Featuring majestic ceiling arches and sweeping vistas of a cascading tiered garden

Guest capacity

570-670 Seated

Up to 1833 Standing

Square footage

9,166

Guests often feel this space is

“Magic!”

Ruby Foyer

The Ruby Foyer, featuring a window-wall view of the courtyard entrance. The foyer is perfect for event check-in or cocktails prior to entering the Guerin Pavilion. An adjoining room serves dual functionality as a coat check or storage room.

Guest capacity

Up to 260 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

4,044

Guests often feel this space is

“Spectacular”

Garden Terrace

Looking out over the Taper Courtyard's reflecting pool, this terrace is perfectly suited for cocktail hour during weddings and other events in the Taper Courtyard. Its hillside backdrop lends itself nicely for the very best of wedding photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

3,560

Guests often feel this space is

“Peaceful!”

Taper Courtyard

Nestled into the hillside and featuring a picture-perfect reflecting pool in which water lilies bloom year round, this stunning outdoor space has been an L.A. event destination for years. Whether attending a wedding or graduation, concert or conference, guests take in breathtaking views of the distinctive architecture and natural surroundings. Many of the Skirball's meeting spaces spill out onto the Taper Courtyard, making it a convenient and relaxing place for breakouts and networking.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Up to 1200 Standing

Square footage

9,300

Guests often feel this space is

“Magic!”

Founders Courtyard

The unique curved-wall architecture of this outdoor courtyard sets the scene for small ceremonies, lunches, and cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

3,030

Guests often feel this space is

“Magic!”

Kalsman Terrace

This alcove-like terrace has become a popular spot for a wedding couple's first look and accompanying photographs. The intimacy of the space and proximity to both the verdant arroyo garden and Taper Courtyard also make it a beautiful place for small lunches and cocktail receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 130 Standing

Square footage

1,160

Guests often feel this space is

“Confortable!”

Cotsen Auditorium

With its one-of-a-kind ceiling and clear sightlines from any seat in the room, the Cotsen Auditorium (also known as the Ahmanson Ballroom) is a favorite for social celebrations and business gatherings alike. Glass doors open to the Guerin Courtyard, providing seamless indoor/outdoor flow for your guests, while the adjacent Murphy Foyer and Bergreen Boardroom serve as reception or registration areas.

Guest capacity

360-420 Seated

Up to 1200 Standing

Square footage

5,840

Guests often feel this space is

“Amazing!”


Available services that can be provided by Skirball Cultural Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

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