Weddings and Event Rentals at The Bishop

The historic South Courtyard provides a lovely outdoor space for ceremonies and receptions. This Spanish-inspired setting is ideal for celebrations of any size. Overhead string lighting adds a romantic, elegant feel to a night filled with love. The Spanish columns and a lighted water fountain add a touch of class and sophistication. The space can host up to 130 guests and includes a dance floor. The courtyard shares a glass wall that lets visitors view the manatees in our care in the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. The habitat is also viewable from the Jeannie Kirkpatrick Boardroom, which can serve as a preparation sanctuary on the morning of the wedding.* It is conveniently located off the Courtyard.

*Please note that the manatees are here for rehabilitation and are typically released in January/February. There may not be manatees in the habitat during this time.

The Jeanie Kirkpatrick Boardroom is just off the South Courtyard and has an underwater view of the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. The space can be used for couples to get ready for a wedding, baby shower, or bridal shower, as well as luncheons and meetings for all your business needs. It’s the perfect solution for an intimate gathering, equipped with a projector and screen, a kitchenette, and spacious bathrooms. Direct access from the main sidewalk in front of the Museum makes load-in and load-out easy.

*Please note that the manatees are here for rehabilitation and are typically released in January/February. There may not be manatees in the habitat during this time.

Breathe in the smell of the waterfront while your eyes take in the beautiful scenery of the Riverside Plaza. This is our largest space with a capacity of 400, making it perfect for galas, large weddings, or corporate family event days. Entice your employees with a corporate family fun day, with outdoor games set up in the West Garden. This space also includes private, clean, large restrooms inside. The large, wood-planked wall is the perfect canvas for innovative design choices, and café bulbs light up the night!

The Planetarium Theater sets a cosmic scene for ceremonies, proposals, company gatherings, and more. Take your event to the next galaxy with dome options, including an open night sky or a pre-made planetarium show with a capacity of 110 in theater-style seating. The Theater also allows you to project provided photos or slides. The Planetarium lobby, with a celestial-painted ceiling, is ideal for an upscale cocktail hour, pre-ceremony parties, and showers. An open floor plan allows guests to wander through stationed exhibits and socialize. Restrooms are located within the space and are adjacent to the gallery, which can be added to make the combined Museum experience even more out of this world!

Gallery 2

Loggia

Our newest additions are the indoor galleries, Gallery 2 and Gallery 3. These flexible spaces are perfect for intimate indoor gatherings such as rehearsal dinners, intimate receptions, or company parties. Gallery 2 has access to projectors for slideshows and glass pull-out walls to create divided areas for guest speakers or breakout sessions. Large, spacious restrooms and a prep kitchen space are conveniently located within this space.

Gallery 3 boasts an ample open space with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural lighting from the West Garden. Blank wall spaces allow for uplighting, projection, and imaginative decor design. Gallery 3 is perfect for photo booths and welcome tables and, when paired with the Mosaic Backyard Universe, is an ideal combination of wonder and discovery.

Create joy and wonder amongst your guests in the Mosaic Backyard Universe. Whether you host an intimate ceremony under the lifelike mighty oak surrounded by stars and planets or a cocktail hour to surprise and delight your guests, this space is designed for groups to explore and discover and is perfect for all ages. The backyard atmosphere creates a space for your next book club, baby or bridal shower, speaking engagement, or even a surprise proposal. Your guests will never forget this space, which blends the outdoors with the indoors while offering interactive, hands-on exhibits that highlight the world around us.