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Introduction
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is a beautiful new event venue located in Santa Barbara, California. This interactive museum offers private event rental services - great for parties, business events, weddings, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and much more. You and your guests can enjoy a completely unique, private event experience with full access to the museum.

Facilities and Capacity
When you choose MOXI for your event, you will receive full, private access to the entire three-floor museum, including over 50 interactive exhibits and several different event spaces. You will have the flexibility to use the venue creatively and design your event exactly as you wish. Some of the amazing event spaces featured at MOXI include the rooftop Sky Garden, the Innovation Workshop, and the Towbes Lookout Tower. MOXI can easily accommodate groups of up to 500 people, making it the perfect location for small, intimate gatherings, or large, extravagant celebrations. The venue is available for rental seven nights a week.

Services Offered
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation offers several different rental packages, all of which are customizable to your needs and are great for everything from intimate dinners to over-the-top festivities. Guests will have access to over 50 interactive exhibits and MOXI staff members to guide their experiences. All rental packages include security, post-event cleaning and an event monitor to ensure your night goes perfectly. MOXI’s integrated sound system and customizable front desk screens will make your guests feel welcome and ready to have a great evening. When you choose MOXI for your event, you can choose any vendors you’d like to use on your big day – so you have the freedom to select exactly the services you need to bring your vision to life. No matter your needs, MOXI gives you the resources and services to create the most amazing and unique event experience you could possibly imagine. Depending on the package you choose, your rental access and usage may vary.

History
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation opened its doors on February 25, 2017 following several years of incredible efforts by dedicated volunteers and countless individuals, businesses and foundations from the local community. MOXI also has the distinct honor of being Santa Barbara County’s first LEED Gold certified museum. MOXI’s mission is to ignite learning through hands-on experiences with science and creativity, shared with minds of all ages through the museum itself as well as programs, community outreach and much more. In fact, all proceeds from museum rentals go towards supporting the non-profit educational mission of MOXI.

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Pricing information

Starting at $8,000 Starting at $8,000
Couples usually spend $10,300
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Couples usually spend $10,300
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Reception
$8,000 starting price
Ceremony
$8,000 starting price
Reception
$8,000 starting price
Ceremony
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FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$8,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$8,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Museum
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Dance Floor

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
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Reviews of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
12 reviews
98% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.9/5 12 reviews
Google
4.7/5 1344 reviews
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of our dreams!

My husband and I first visited The Moxi a few years ago for a company holiday party, and from that day on we knew that we wanted to get married there! We do not have enough amazing things to say about The Moxi staff, and Jennifer specifically, who made the entire planning and logistic process an absolute breeze and worked arm and arm with our planner to make sure that everything was exactly what we wanted! The wedding was the most beautiful thing we could have ever imagined, and Jennifer and team made that possible. If you are looking for an incredibly unique venue, beautiful, and special with the best views of Santa Barbara - look no further than The Moxi!
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Eric Sent on 03/14/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

For a unique and stunning Santa Barbara wedding, MOXI is your spot

We hosted our wedding at the MOXI Museum in September 2021 and cannot speak more highly of this venue. We had 200 guests, which is on the larger size for this venue, but everything went off really smoothly. The team at the MOXI is excellent and they were incredibly helpful with all the logistics and planning for the day. Since it's a museum, you have to bring in a complete build and there are a lot of constant moving parts, but with the help of a good planner, the team at the MOXI makes it all happen. The rooftop deck was a stunning backdrop for both our ceremony and reception with views of the mountains and the ocean. The lightup glass dance floor under string lights was especially a hit as it got dark outside! Our guests loved cocktail hour inside the museum where they could interact with the fun games and exhibits. We signed up for the candle making class option during our happy hour and used their retro typewriters as our guest book. The customizable hand print globe and entryway screens were a special, personalized touch. We loved the flexibility of bringing in everything custom that we wanted without restriction, including the food and beverages, which also helped us save a lot of money. It's truly a unique wedding venue that stands out from your typical hotel or country club ballrooms. If you're looking for a fun, modern, and unique wedding venue in Santa Barbara, the MOXI is the best!
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Christie Sent on 01/22/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Unique and awesome wedding venue!

My husband and I got married at the Moxi in November and it turned out amazing! The view on the rooftop was definitely one of the things that sold us. You can see both the mountains and the ocean, and the views were gorgeous for our wedding which took place at sunset. Another thing that led us to choose the Moxi was how unique the museum exhibits were. Our guests went to the second floor for cocktail hour and could play with the exhibits then, and it was also open for the remainder of the wedding after dinner and they had a blast! The games were so fun and it was such an awesome space (we had a dancing area there too for our "after party" from 10:00-11:00). We had many guests tell us and our families that it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to. The only thing that did make planning a little tricky was that we were not able to take pictures with our entire bridal party at the Moxi before the wedding because they were not able to close down the museum that day (though this may be an option a different day/time of year.) We did get some couple photos in at the museum with the time we had. Aside from this, we loved having our wedding here and can't say enough good things! Katie, who runs events, and her team were very helpful throughout the whole process- they were always kind and quick to respond to e-mails. We also came up several times from Los Angeles with our families or to meet with vendors to plan and they always met us if they could and were super accommodating. We loved our wedding and highly recommend the Moxi enough for a unique, fun and awesome experience!
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation frequently asked questions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
The space offered by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation for wedding events is known for:
  • Museum
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Dance Floor
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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