San Diego Natural History Museum
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Magic lives in the form of exquisite, scenic backgrounds surrounding the museum’s rooftop terrace, the only one in Balboa Park! Your guests will be greeted by majestic mountains, stunning views of the harbor, and a romantic atmosphere as the sun sets over the San Diego city skyline.
From the moment your guests are welcomed to our largest exhibition floor for your cocktail hour, they’ll be swept off their feet in astonishment. Elements showcasing our nature’s past and present create a memorable atmosphere, all with splashes of your style mirrored through the decor of your choice.
The heart of our historic museum lies in the Sefton Atrium, where floor plans are tailored to your cherished experience. The Sefton Atrium is a show-stopping space with a 60’ four-story translucent ceiling and granite floor. Two magnificent staircases lead to this space, designed for a bride’s grand entrance. Natural light fills this room, allowing for layers of lights to accent the romantic space at night. For intimate weddings, our rooftop terrace can be transformed from ceremony to dinner reception. Your guests can watch the stars come out as they celebrate your love, join you for a champagne toast, and dance under the night sky.
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- Childcare room
- Themed scavenger hunt for cocktail hour
- An on-site venue contact and events team
- Save the Date & First Look Photos
- Pet-friendly wedding day
- Customized, to-scale floor plans
- In-house sound system and microphone
- Personalized contracts and payments
- Complimentary parking
- 2 Hour Wedding rehearsal
- Wedding party room with private balcony
- Equipment set-up and breakdown
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Jasmine M. Married on 08/06/2022Memorable venue
We chose the museum because we wanted our money to go to a non-profit. Not only that, but the venue allows you to use the rooftop for the ceremony, the exhibits as the cocktail, and the atrium as the reception. It is an amazing venue, an amazing backdrop, and the staff and crew are all so nice. I think because our wedding was in the summertime in the midst of the insane wedding season from all the reschedules from 2020 & 2021, the communication lines were not fully there. I give them the benefit of the doubt because of the hecticness of everything opening back up, and people being overly excited to throw weddings and events (us being in that group). That being said, The venue itself was magical. All of the guests could not get enough of it, and we can only hope that we made core memories for everyone. I would recommend the museum for a wedding in a heartbeat.
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I am passionate about making your planning and special day unique and memorable! Our priority at The Nat is to ensure we make your dream wedding come true while providing the best resources and services. Unlimited site visits, an on-site venue contact, and tailored proposals are just a few of the exceptional details we provide to compliment your perfect day. I look forward to showing how the San Diego Natural History Museum makes for an unforgettable wedding experience for you and your guests!
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