The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL
941-216-3465
Typically Responds within 24 hours
Capacity: 400 people
About The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
As the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs that interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Museum features a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions - offering something new to discover with each visit!
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the place to host your next event. Whether it’s an enchanted wedding in the open-air Courtyard, a corporate retreat in the Boardroom or a party with the planets in The Planetarium - there are many unique and flexible spaces to accommodate an intimate or larger event.
Event Pricing
Planetarium Lobby
Attendees: 0-100
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-100 |
$500 - $750
/event
Pricing for all event types
Gallery 2
Attendees: 0-120
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-120 |
$1,200
/event
Pricing for all event types
Gallery 3
Attendees: 0-120
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-120 |
$1,200
/event
Pricing for all event types
Mosaic Backyard Universe
Attendees: 50 maximum
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 50 max |
$1,500 - $2,000
/event
Pricing for all event types
Planetarium Theater and Lobby
Attendees: 110 maximum
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 110 max |
$2,000 - $2,500
/event
Pricing for all event types
Riverside Plaza
Attendees: 0-400
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
weddings
and
parties
only
Attendees: 0-400 |
$3,000 - $4,100
/event
Pricing for weddings and parties only
South Courtyard
Attendees: 0-225
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
weddings
and
parties
only
Attendees: 0-225 |
$3,000 - $3,600
/event
Pricing for weddings and parties only
Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom
Attendees: 0-75
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-75 |
$100
/hour
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Event Spaces
Courtyard
Discovery Place Classroom
Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom
Mosaic Backyard Universe
North Hall
Planetarium Lobby
Planetarium Theater
Riverside Plaza
West Hall
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Waterview
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 400