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