The Museum Of Ventura County

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,500 for off-peak dates, and $5,800 for peak dates

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

The Museum of Ventura County has unique indoor and outdoor event space located in the heart of the historic beach town of Ventura, across from the San Buenaventura Mission. Enjoy beaches, shopping, galleries, fine restaurants and hotels all within leisurely blocks, making the Pavilion and Plaza the perfect setting to create a truly memorable experience.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

100 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

Our event spaces

Rent Our Event Pavilion and Plaza

Introducing the Perfect Venue for Your Dream Wedding: The Museum of Ventura County!

Imagine exchanging vows in a setting that seamlessly blends history, art, and romance. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County offers a truly enchanting backdrop for your special day. Our venue offers versatile spaces to accommodate weddings of any size. Enjoy our stunning indoor and outdoor options, including a built-in catering kitchen, a spacious banquet hall, and interior restrooms for a large crowd, plus complimentary parking!

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Tables and chairs (up to a hundred only but may supplement with rentals) - Full indoor catering kitchen - Plaza outdoor string lights - Restrooms - Complimentary parking

Room cost

$6,500 for 5 hour rental, includes 3 hour set up and 1 hour clean up

Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion

Rent Our Event Pavilion and Plaza – We Know the Art of Entertaining!

Ideal for corporate seminars, academic lectures, receptions, weddings, and other special events. It’s equipped with a 146” x 260” projector screen with power point capability, wireless microphones, and zone adjustable sound system. It can accommodate 200 guests for a seated dinner, 250 for cocktail and 200 theater style.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Accomodating”

Museum Plaza

Located in the heart of historic downtown Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County is the perfect setting for meetings and events.

Adjacent to the Pavilion is the Plaza enhanced by palm trees, a beautiful water feature and gorgeous mosaics depicting the history of Ventura County. The Plaza can hold an event tent and accommodate 300 guests for seated dinner, 400 for cocktail and 300 theater style.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Stunning”

Included in this room:

Enjoy beaches, shopping, galleries, fine restaurants and hotels all within leisurely blocks, making the Pavilion and Plaza the perfect setting to create a truly memorable experience.