FACILITY RENTALS

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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-of-the-art, urban venue is the ideal location for your next event.

When you book at NCM, your support helps us continue to offer innovative art exhibitions and creative programming to all San Diego children and their families.

EVENT SPACES*Main Level 400 reception | 250 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.

Upper Level 175 reception | 100 seated

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. Ideal for small events or limited budgets.

Lower Level 100 reception | 40 seated

The Lower Level offers versatile space for a cocktail hour or intimate reception.

Entire Museum 1,000 reception | 500 seated

Experience three floors of interactive event space – complete with open studios, garden views, expansive gallery spaces and outdoor terraces.

Arts Education CenterFeaturing 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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PLAN YOUR EVENTGreen & SustainableThe 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-ProfitsFrom formal banquets and networking events to board meetings, NCM offers distinct spaces that can be easily transformed to accommodate your needs – and the stunning architecture and contemporary art exhibitions provide an extraordinary backdrop!

WeddingsMake 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.

SERVICES & AMENITIESCateringThe 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 Best Beverage Catering.

Equipment RentalsA 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.

ParkingForty 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 DateUpon initial request, from phone or e-mail inquiry, NCM will hold your reservation for fourteen 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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ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Indigo San Diego 619 727 4000 hotelinsd.com

Starwood San Diego 619 610 8939 starwoodhotels.com

CAKES & DESSERTS

Heavenly Cupcake 619 235 9235 heavenlycupcake.com

*CATERING

Abbey Catering & Events 866 535 8949 theabbeycatering.com

Behind The Scenes Catering & Events 858 638 1400 btscenes.com

Bekker’s Catering 619 287 9027 bekkerscatering.com

Continental Catering 619 698 3500 continentalcateringsd.com

Creative Catering & Events 858 750 2365 sdcreativecatering.com

PREFERRED PROFESSIONALSThe 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.

* These vendors are exclusive and must be used when hiring in these categories for use at The New Children’s Museum.

Photo credit: Chris Wood, SD Photo Studio and Shewanders Photography

Culinary Concepts 888 547 1885 cateringspecialist.com

Festivities Catering & Special Events 858 586 2121 festivitiescatering.com

The French Gourmet 858 488 1725 thefrenchgourmet.com

Peartrees Catering, Inc. 619 575 5500 peartreescatering.com

Root Cellar Catering Co. 858 876 8106 rootcellarcatering.com

The Wild Thyme Company Catering & Events 858 527 0226 TheWildThymeCompany.com

FLORISTS

Floral Works & Events 858 444 1692 floralworksandevents.com

*LIQUOR & BEVERAGE

Best Beverage Catering 858 274 1437 bestbeverage.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

SD Photo Studio 619 823 8289 sdphotostudio.com

Shewanders Photography 619 861 6476 shewanders.com

PRODUCTION/ENTERTAINMENT

SOS Entertainment 800 632 1767 sosentertainment.com

Velocity Audio Visual Service 858 279 2255 velocityavs.com

DJ

IMPRESSIONS 858 869 9640 impressions.us

*RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Raphael’s Party Rentals 858 689 7368 raphaels.com

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THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

200 West Island Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 619 795 1698 | events@thinkplaycreate.org