Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,400

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego offers a truly distinctive setting for weddings that feel artful, intentional, and unforgettable. With light-filled galleries, modern coastal architecture, and sweeping ocean views, MCASD provides a refined yet relaxed backdrop for couples drawn to contemporary design and nontraditional venues. Each event unfolds among world-class art and thoughtfully designed spaces, allowing weddings to feel immersive rather than staged. From intimate ceremonies to lively receptions, the museum’s flexible layout supports a wide range of guest counts and design visions. Located along the La Jolla coastline, MCASD pairs cultural significance with natural beauty, creating a wedding experience that feels elevated, meaningful, and deeply personal.

Seated guest capacity

15-250

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

Our event spaces

Jacobs Hall with Terraces

Jacob’s Hall is a modern, light-filled wedding venue at MCASD with floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning ocean views

Jacob’s Hall is a stunning multipurpose event space with soaring 23-foot wooden ceilings and a dramatic west wall of floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing unobstructed views of the San Diego coastline. The adjoining terraces create a seamless indoor–outdoor experience, allowing guests to move easily between spaces while enjoying ocean air, natural light, and effortless flow throughout the event.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 247 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

5 hours of celebration, 2 hours for setup, and 2 hours for breakdown Staffing, which includes Security, a Venue Specialist, and porter service during your event

Room cost

7750

Davis Oceanview Terrace

Our largest terrace with a panoramic view!

This newly added terrace boasts one of the best views in La Jolla. Nestled outside the newly expanded galleries and bordered by beautiful Italian travertine in warm earth tones, this terrace is the perfect spot for a wedding ceremony, cocktail reception, or gathering.

Guest capacity

Up to 152 Seated

Up to 251 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

5 hours of celebration, 2 hours for setup, and 1 hour for breakdown Staffing, which includes Security, a Venue Specialist, and porter service during your event

Room cost

$3,000-$5,500

Art Park

Our largest outdoor space with a view!

This newly transformed space is open for the community to enjoy, and it can also be reserved for the ultimate private event. The Art Park features spectacular views, outdoor sculptures, and it highlights the region’s typically picture-perfect San Diego weather

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 247 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

5 hours of celebration, 2 hours for setup, and 1 hour for breakdown Staffing, which includes Security, a Venue Specialist, and porter service during your event

Room cost

$2,500-$5,500

Axline Court

Featuring the neon artwork of Robert Venturi!

Axline Court is MCASD’s iconic gallery at the heart of the La Jolla campus. Axline Court has been home to decades of special events. A perfect venue for a sit-down dinner or cocktail reception, Axline Court is an exquisite venue for your special event. The Museum’s largest event space allows for seated events of up to 250 people. It also showcases the neon artwork of Robert Venturi to create a truly unique and art-rich backdrop for your special occasion.

Guest capacity

Up to 258 Seated

Up to 430 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Welcome party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

5 hours of celebration, 2 hours for setup, and 1 hour for breakdown Staffing, which includes Security, a Venue Specialist, and porter service during your event

Room cost

$3,500-$6,000

Sahm Seaview and Garfield Terrace

A unique multi-purpose space!

This unique and intimate space is truly one of a kind, with two floor to ceiling glass walls that can be adjusted to be fully open to The Art Park and ocean views, partially opened, fully enclosed or any combination in between. With the adjacent Garfield Terrace, this dining room is the ultimate spot for an intimate indoor / outdoor gathering or celebration that embraces the beauty of the Pacific and the southern California coastline.

Guest capacity

Up to 57 Seated

Up to 94 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

5 hours of celebration, 2 hours for setup, and 1 hour for breakdown Staffing, which includes Security, a Venue Specialist, and porter service during your event

Room cost

$1,000-$2,000

Prebys Learning Center & McGrath Terrace

An indoor space with an adjacent ocean view terrace!

Long enjoyed by Museum visitors and San Diego residents alike, as the home of the Nancy Rubins’ sculpture Pleasure Point, this unique terrace space overlooking the Sculpture garden has long been a favorite space for taking in the sunset or hosting an intimate dinner, wedding ceremony, or celebration. The adjacent Conrad Prebys Learning Center can be added to the perfect indoor-outdoor experience.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 133 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

5 hours of celebration, 2 hours for setup, and 1 hour for breakdown Staffing, which includes Security, a Venue Specialist, and porter service during your event

Room cost

$1,500-$2,500

$1,500-$2,500

Available services that can be provided by Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego

Services & amenities

Lighting/Sound
Service staff
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Self parking - paid
Valet - paid

Rentals

Sound / AV

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Preferred vendors of Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego

Caterer

MIHO

Rating: 5.0 (1 review)

San Diego, CA

Starts at $5,000

Caterer

Toast Catering

San Diego, CA

Caterer

Feast On This

Caterer

Urban Kitchen Group

San Diego, CA

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May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

No, you will have to contract with Urban Kitchen Group for bar services.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

January, February, March, April, and December

We have street parking available and we work with ACE Parking to provide valet services for events

Event rentals are based on a 5-hour time frame, with 2 hours for setup and 1 hours for breakdown. If additional time is needed for setup or breakdown, additional fees may apply. Events taking place in the areas that are open to the public while the museum is open may start one hour after closing, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Events using spaces that are not open to the public during museum hours may start anytime.

5 hours of celebration, 2 hours for setup, and 1 hour for breakdown • Staffing, which includes Security, a Venue Specialist, and porter service during your event • Complimentary one-year museum membership for the married couple • Ten percent discount at The Shop at MCASD for wedding party gifts • Access to MCASD approved areas for photos any time before, during, or after the wedding • One hour rehearsal/walkthrough during Museum open hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Thursday through Sunday (If a full court rehearsal is required, that will be considered an additional rental)

In house basic Sound / Presentation and Projection are available in some spaces and can be run by the Museum Venue Specialist during your event. Any additional sound or AV needs can be brought in by the vendor of your choice.

The Museum does not supply rental furniture. The client will work with their own event planner or rental company for all furniture and décor items.

Bark, seed pods, fruit, and pollen-bearing plants may not be used for decorations. Only flowers and plants obtained from a commercial or retail florist or greenhouse may be used in the venue. Décor materials not permitted include moss, wood, dirt, sand, leaves, hay, logs, bones, all food items (such as seeds, berries and fruit) and confetti. Certain flowers with excessive pollen or strong odors should be avoided. All candles must be enclosed in glass hurricanes or votive holders to the height of the flame. Ice sculptures, chocolate fountains, fog machines and steamers are not allowed. Sparklers, rose petals, or balloons are also prohibited

Yes! We require you to have at least a day-of coordinator.

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