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Whether you are or know a newly engaged couple, or had to postpone or cancel your original plans for a large celebration, The San Diego Museum of Art is here to help! The Museum’s stunning May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden is open to you and your loved ones to celebrate wedding and milestone ceremonies. Make the big day beautiful, safe, and stress-free with The San Diego Museum of Art and event partner PEP Creative.

Visit our website https://www.sdmart.org/host-your-event-at-the-museum/ or e-mail events@sdmart.org for availability and more information.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$10,000

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

$10,000

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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Event Planning
Set Up

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$9

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The San Diego Museum of Art

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Blaire Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We recently had our wedding here and it was spectacular! The museum was so easy to work with, especially Sally Ramirez and her team. They were true professionals and our wedding day went off without a hitch. If you're looking for a romantic, non-traditional wedding venue, look no further!
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User1632705 Sent on 05/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and our guests were very impressed! Samantha was extremely helpful and responsive. We had our ceremony in the sculpture garden, cocktail hour in the museum and reception in the sculpture court. There was a large storm a few months before our wedding and the tent above the sculpture court was destroyed and subsequently removed. There was an initial concern that if there was any rain on our wedding day, then we would have to move the reception indoors to the museum or auditorium. But luckily the weather was perfect and the missing tent actually made the court more beautiful. We highly recommend hosting your wedding and reception at the museum…well worth the venue fee!
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Jamie Sent on 09/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at the SDMA was great to work with. They were very flexible with our ideas and let us have the wedding we wanted. It was perfect and all our of friends and family are still ooohhing and awwwwing over the venue.
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Liz Sent on 08/16/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Not only is The San Diego Museum of Art a beautiful venue for a wedding but the staff makes it all seamless.
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Victoria Sent on 07/06/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The Museum is a beautiful location that will help you create a memorable event long after the ceremony is over.
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Sean Sent on 12/28/2010
4.9 out of 5 rating
It was a beautiful venue to have our wedding at. Our ceremony was on the grass, dinner on the café court. The museum was helpful every step of the way. Couldn’t have been more perfect
Allison
Allison Sent on 09/21/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
Stunning! We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at the San Diego Museum of Art, and the wedding was a dream. The Museum was the first and only venue we looked at - it was love at first sight and we need look no further. The Museum has beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, incredible architecture, and makes a truly unique setting for a wedding. Our guests enjoyed having the opportunity to see the galleries and enjoy the art, and the Museum's architecture made for some amazing photos. Sarah, the Museum's event coordinator, was pleasant to work with. She was also flexible and accommodating, as we changed our minds several times about which outdoor space to use for the ceremony. My only complaint is that Sarah was difficult to get in touch with the week of the wedding, and did not seem to communicate to the security staff that the bridal dressing room was to remain unlocked during the wedding (and I was told it would be). But overall, we are extremely happy we selected the Museum as our wedding venue. It was a great choice!
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Kate Sent on 02/02/2010
4.6 out of 5 rating
We loved our reception at the San Diego Museum of Art. We had our ceremony at a church in San Diego, but the reception at SDMA in the Atrium of the museum and the galleries were also open to our guests. It was a really unique and very beautiful setting that perfectly captured the feel that my husband and I wanted for our wedding day.
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Stephanie Sent on 10/13/2009
4.6 out of 5 rating
WE had a beautiful wedding ceremony in the sculpture garden. The grounds are spacious, you are surrounded by art, and you are right below the tower and rotunda of Balboa Park. Sarah was a wonderful contact to deal with for rental of the space. I highly recommend the sculpture garden as a wedding location.
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Regina Sent on 08/11/2009
4.2 out of 5 rating
A truly unique venue for a wedding. Our ceremony was in the Sculpture Garden and the reception was in the Sculpture Court. I would call quick for dates because they only have a few available.
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Awards

11
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
At First Blush & Co. Events At First Blush & Co. Events Wedding Planners

Great location and extremely elegant.

Graywolf Production Group Graywolf Production Group Wedding Decor & Lighting

The SDMA have great and wonderful staff to meet any event needs, they can provide everything you need for small or large events

Intertwined Wedding & Special Events Intertwined Wedding & Special Events Wedding Planners

SD Musuem of Art is an AMAZING venue! Their staff was amazing to work with and their space was a planner's dream. The grand staircase is the most unique backdrop for a reception; it's just an all around beautiful venue to hold a wedding, reception or event. There is room for a ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner/dancing, all of which have their own unique spaces to give your guests a "wow" factor as they move throughout the evening.

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The San Diego Museum of Art frequently asked questions

The San Diego Museum of Art includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Event Planning
  • Set Up
The bar service starting price at The San Diego Museum of Art includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The San Diego Museum of Art for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
The San Diego Museum of Art offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The San Diego Museum of Art offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
The San Diego Museum of Art offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The San Diego Museum of Art is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.5 in flexibility.
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