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The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL
400 Capacity
$400 to $2,500 / Meeting
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.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL
400 Capacity
$400 to $2,500 / Meeting
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

100 people max
$500 - $750 per event

Gallery 2

120 people max
$1,200 per event

Gallery 3

120 people max
$1,200 per event

Mosaic Backyard Universe

50 people max
$1,500 - $2,000 per event

Planetarium Theater and Lobby

110 people max
$2,000 - $2,500 per event

Riverside Plaza

400 people max
$3,000 - $4,100 per event

South Courtyard

225 people max
$3,000 - $3,600 per event

Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom

75 people max
$100 per hour

Event Spaces

Courtyard

Courtyard

Outdoor Venue
225 Capacity
Discovery Place Classroom

Discovery Place Classroom

General Event Space
50 Capacity
Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom

Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom

General Event Space
55 Capacity
Mosaic Backyard Universe

Mosaic Backyard Universe

Outdoor Venue
50 Capacity
North Hall

North Hall

General Event Space
100 Capacity
Planetarium Lobby

Planetarium Lobby

General Event Space
125 Capacity
Planetarium Theater

Planetarium Theater

Theater
115 Capacity
Riverside Plaza

Riverside Plaza

Outdoor Venue
400 Capacity
West Hall

West Hall

General Event Space
100 Capacity

Additional Info

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