The historic South Courtyard for soon-to-be-weds provides a lovely outdoor ceremony and reception space. This intimate setting is ideal for celebrations big and small. Overhead string lighting lends to a romantic and elegant night filled with love. The Spanish columns and a lighted water fountain add a touch of class and sophistication. There is capacity to host up to 225 guests in an extravagant affair. The courtyard space shares a glass wall to 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.

SOUTH COURTYARD PACKAGE

$4800

• Amenities for 120 guests
• Boardroom
• Loggia Cocktail Hour Space
• 120 White Folding Chairs
• 15 60” Round Tables
• Auxiliary Banquet Tables
• Portable Bar
• Restrooms
• Catering Prep Kitchen

Venue Space: 3pm-Midnight

Friday-Sunday

A La Carte: Saturday $4000

Friday/Sunday $3300

Monday-Thursday $2500

Capacity 225

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, 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. There is direct access from the main sidewalk in front of the Museum for easy load in and out.

Jeannie Kirkpatrick Boardroom

• Kitchenette
• Projection Screen
• Restrooms
• Venue Space

1/2 Day 3pm-Midnight $600

Full Day 10am-Midnight $1000

A La Carte Rental: $100/hr

Capacity 75 standing/50 Seated

Tables and Chairs included

Breathe in the smell of the waterfront while your eyes take in the beautiful scenery of the Riverside Plaza. This space boasts a hefty guest capacity of 400, making it perfect for galas, large weddings, or corporate family event days. Say, “I do,” under the mighty oak. Entice your employees with a corporate family fun day here with outdoor games perched on the West Garden. This space also includes the inside use of private, clean, large restrooms. The large, wood-planked wall is the perfect canvas for innovative design choices. Be bold and host your event here.

Riverside Plaza

• Amenities for 150 guests
• West Garden Cocktail Area
• Indoor Gallery Restrooms
• 200 White Folding Chairs
• 19 60” Round tables
• Auxiliary Banquet Tables
• Cocktail Tables

Venue Space

3pm-Midnight $4600

A La Carte:
Saturday $3800

Friday/Sunday $3300

Capacity 400

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 for 100 in theater-style seating. The Theater also allows for the projection of provided photos or slides. The Planetarium lobby, with a celestial painted ceiling, is excellent for an upscale cocktail hour, pre-wedding 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 space, which can be added to make a combined experience at the Museum even more out of this world!

Planetarium Theater & Lobby

• Amenities for 100 guests
• Portable Bar
• Restrooms
• Catering Prep Kitchen Use

Cocktail Hour Space $300

Theater Ceremony (up to 2 hrs.) $700

Lobby General Event $1000 (4pm-Midnight)

Capacity 100 Seated in Planetarium/125 in Lobby

Tables and Chairs additional

Treat your guests to additional experience spaces throughout the Museum during cocktail hour. Indoor and outdoor options are available.

Cocktail Hour Spaces: $300/1 hour

includes five standard high-tops.

Gallery 2

West Garden

Loggia

Mosaic Backyard Universe

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 to display slideshows for your event 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 2 & Gallery 3

• Projector System
• Restrooms
• Prep Kitchen

3pm-Midnight $1400

Capacity 120

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.

Gallery 2 & Gallery 3

• Projector System
• Restrooms
• Prep Kitchen

3pm-Midnight $1400

Capacity 120

Create joy and wonder amongst your guests in the Mosaic Backyard Universe with an intimate ceremony under the life-like mighty oak surrounded by stars and planets. This space is designed for groups to play and discover and is perfect for groups of all ages. The peaceful atmosphere creates a space for your next book club, poetry group, speaking engagement, or even a surprise proposal. Your guests will never forget this space that mixes the outdoors with the indoors while exploring the interactive, hands-on exhibits highlighting the world around us.

Mosaic Backyard Universe

COCKTAIL HOUR $300

• INDOOR RESTROOMS
• GALLERY 3

ADD ON TO ANY GALLERY: $500 for both spaces

Capacity 120

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has created an Approved Caterers program to ensure that regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices are followed to provide a safe and responsible experience. The Bishop only works with the caterers from this list who have agreed to adhere to our event policies.

3 C’s Catering	813-486-2671	3cscatering.net
Affordable Catering	813-962-1525	affordablecatering.net
Bluewater Catering	941-518-0571	bluewatercatering.com
Catering by the Family	813-875-2000	cateringbythefamily.com
Cornerstone & Co.	941-302-7003	cornerstoneandco.us
Curated Catering	941-321-6812	curatedcateringevents.com
Delectables Fine Catering	727-781-1200	delectablescatering.com
Der Dutchman	941-955-8007	dhgroup.com/restaurants
Harry’s Continental Catering	941-383-0777	harryskitchen.com
Innovative Dining	941-928-9424	innovative-dining.com
Mattison’s Catering	941-921-3400	mattisons.com
Michael’s on East	941-366-0007	bestfood.com
Milan Catering	941-312-0000	milancatering.com
Morton’s Gourmet Catering	941-955-9856	mortonsmarket.com
Pier 22	941-748-8087	pier22catering.com
Popi’s Catering	941-345-7229	popisplace.com
Premier Catering	941-750-6857	premiercatering.net
Puff N’ Stuff Catering	813-712-7833	puffnstuff.com
Sarasota Catering Co	941-927-7675	sarasotacateringcompany.com
Simply Gourmet Catering	941-929-0066	simplygourmetcaterers.com

Bar Service Only Companies

Bar Artistry	407-252-3293	www.barartistry.com
Hook, Line & Drinker	727-314-6400	www.hldrinker.com
Spunky Spirits	913-431-7131	www.spunkyspirits.com

Indicates bar services available  |  All caterers are required to pay a 10% facility fee to the Museum.