FACILITY RENTALS
THE NEW CHILDREN’S
MUSEUM
offers unlimited possibilities for your next corporate event, company meeting, holiday party, wedding or special occasion. Featuring three floors of contemporary culture, the venue offers a smart and sophisticated atmosphere with flexible space options for groups up to 1,000. In the heart of downtown San Diego, this 50,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art, urban venue is the ideal location for your next event. When you book at the Museum, your support helps us continue to offer innovative art exhibitions and creative programming to all San Diego children and their families.
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EVENT SPACES* Main Level 400 reception | 250 seated
Lower Level 100 reception | 40 seated
The Main Level encompasses the Museum’s largest open spaces with ceilings spanning 50 feet high. This space is ideal for elegant receptions, lively concerts, seated dinners and festive dancing. The Main Level can be utilized in its entirety or broken into sections for a more intimate setting to fit within your budget.
The Lower Level offers versatile space for a cocktail hour or intimate reception.
Upper Level 175 reception | 100 seated
MAIN MAIN LEVEL
The Upper Level overlooks the San Diego skyline, as well as the lower levels and vibrant artworks. The airy ambiance of this space is perfect for a cocktail party, celebratory reception or intimate dinner. This space is ideal for small events or limited budgets.
Arts Education Center Featuring unique classrooms, the Arts Education Center provides an array of flexible spaces for your next board meeting, break-out session or satellite workspace. *Seating capacity varies based on room configuration.
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Experience three floors of interactive event space – complete with open studios, garden views, expansive gallery spaces and outdoor terraces.
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Entire Museum 1,000 reception | 500 seated
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WOODS FAMILY STUDIO
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PLAN YOUR EVENT Green & Sustainable The New Children’s Museum is one of the first green museums in California. The environmentally sustainable building includes a 17-foot concrete entrance bridge, an angled saw tooth roof structure, tilt-up concrete panels and a glass-enclosed elevator shaft that functions as a heating and cooling tower. The structure utilizes green architecture and infrastructural practices, including recycled building materials, a passive air handling system, photovoltaic panels, water-saving devices, natural daylight and convection cooling. The Event Services team will assist you in preparing a sustainable event from concept to completion.
Corporate & Non-Profits From formal banquets and networking events to board meetings, the Museum offers distinct spaces that can be easily transformed to accommodate your needs – and the stunning architecture and contemporary art exhibitions provide an extraordinary backdrop!
Weddings Make your special day unforgettable! Hold your ceremony and reception at The New Children’s Museum, exchange your vows and enjoy cocktails while overlooking the downtown skyline. The Event Services team will customize a package specific to your budget and number of guests.
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SERVICES & AMENITIES Catering The New Children’s Museum offers a wide array of award-winning caterers with extensive experience and a proven track record of events of all sizes. Alcohol beverage service is contracted separately through our exclusive bar service.
Equipment Rentals A premier partnership with Raphael’s Party Rentals enables the Event Services team to offer competitive pricing. Raphael’s has a substantial selection of equipment rentals ranging from dressed tables to lighting needs.
Parking Forty parking spaces are accessible from Union Street and Front Street. In addition to the on-site garage, metered parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, as well as numerous public parking lots in the near vicinity.
Hold Your Date Upon initial request, from phone or e-mail inquiry, the Museum will hold your reservation for 14 days as a tentative hold. Within that time frame, a site visit may be scheduled and the reservation may be held for an additional seven days after the site visit.
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PREFERRED PROFESSIONALS
The New Children’s Museum strongly encourages utilization of the following professionals for your upcoming event. Superior in their field, these industry experts have been hand-selected to complement and enhance your occasion. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Indigo San Diego 619 906 4807 www.hotelinsd.com
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering 858 581 2205 www.grnfc.com
Starwood San Diego 619 610 8939 www.starwoodhotels.com
Personal Touch Dining 858 638 0672 www.PersonalTouchDining.com
CATERING Abbey Catering & Events 866 535 8949 www.theabbeycatering.com
Root Cellar Catering Co. 858 876 8106 www.rootcellarcatering.com
Continental Catering 619 698 3500 www.continentalcateringsd.com Creative Catering & Events 858 750 2365 www.sdcreativecatering.com Culinary Concepts 888 547 1885 www.cateringspecialist.com Festivities Catering & Special Events 858 586 2121 www.festivitiescatering.com The French Gourmet 858 488 1725 www.thefrenchgourmet.com
The Wild Thyme Company Catering & Events 858 527 0226 www.TheWildThymeCompany.com Toast Catering 858 208 9422 www.toastcatering.com DESSERTS Gelato Paradiso 619 238 0307 www.gelatoparadiso.net FLORISTS Floral Works & Events 858 444 1692 www.floralworksandevents.com
*LIQUOR & BEVERAGE Wine & Culinary Services, Inc. 619 231 6400 www.sandiegowineandculinary.com PHOTOGRAPHERS Paul Barnett Photography 619 285 1207 www.barnettphoto.com SD Photo Studio 619 823 8289 www.sdphotostudio.com Shewanders Photography 619 861 6476 www.shewanders.com PRODUCTION/ENTERTAINMENT SOS Entertainment 800 632 1767 www.sosentertainment.com *RENTAL EQUIPMENT Raphael’s Party Rentals 858 689 7368 www.raphaels.com
* These vendors are exclusive and must be used when hiring in these categories for use at The New Children’s Museum.
Photo credit: Paul Barnett Photography, Shewanders Photography and Chris Wood, SD Photo Studio
A Passion for Food, A Passion for Service & Some Fun while Doing it! Have the Thyme of your Life. Foodies specializing in Weddings, corporate functions, special celebrations, cocktail receptions, holiday parties and themed events. TheWildThymeCompany.com • 858.527.0226
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Three hotels, three unique experiences. All within steps of the museum.
Don’t let the kids have all the fun! With over 20 years of catering experience, the experts at Culinary Concepts will help you relive your childhood fantasies and quench your adult appetite for sophistication in this ultra-modern, minimalist space. Call us today to begin planning your next special event at one of the most unique venues in town!
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