Santa Barbara’s Best Private & Corporate Event Venue
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is the premier American Riviera event venue. Located in the heart of the Santa Barbara Harbor, delight your guests with sweeping views of the ocean, harbor and Riviera. SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members are welcome to rent the Museum, 4th Floor, Front Patio, and Munger Theater for private events. In 2021, we will begin extending this benefit to members only, including food and beverage catering with Omni Catering. Please contact Chrissy, Club Membership Manager at events@sbmm.org for more information.
All Rentals include tables, chairs, dance floor and audio/visual equipment. The Museum can accommodate small elopements or meetings of 30 people, up to large social or corporate events of 500+ guests.
Weddings & Receptions
Celebrate your special day at the Santa Barbara Harbor and have your wedding or reception at the Maritime Museum. Whether big or small, your event is sure to be remembered by all. Click the button below to learn more.
Corporate & Social Events
Have your next holiday party, corporate event, or celebration at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. We can accommodate 500+ guests for parties and receptions and up to 150 people for a sit down meal.
Business Meetings
The Maritime Museum is the perfect spot for your next off-site business meeting or corporate presentation. We have a variety of options for groups of 30-500+ people and all AV equipment is included.