Event Types

Event Types

Corporate? Social? Nonprofit? Weddings? We do it all!

With an array of spectacular venues, the California Science Center is the ideal setting for a wide variety of events!
See just some examples below of the many events you can host with us.

Mirrored dining table with tall red florals under the wings of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a fundraising gala
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Nadine Froger Photography
Now launching wedding packages in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion and Wallis Annenberg Building!

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Holiday Parties

Catering staff in vests and Santa hats pouring liquid nitrogen into ice cream bowls in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine for a Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette in front of the SpaceHab for a Holiday Party
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Visuals by Arpit
White and gold cocktail furniture under the wing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour with winter gobo lighting
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Maya Myers Photography
Two Christmas Trees dressed in lights and peppermint striped skirts flank the West Holding event entrance hallway which is lit by blue uplights
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Visuals by Arpit
Closeup under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour of white lounge furniture, neon room accents, and planetary airstars
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Snap Yourself
Event guests enter kelp forest tunnel lit in electric blue
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Snap Yourself
Winter Corporate Holiday Party in Disney Court with white drapery and overhead stringer lights
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Maya Myers Photography
Round glowing bar under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Snap Yourself
Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette underneath space shuttle Endeavour for a Holiday Party. A centered coffee table holds a centerpiece decorated with ornaments.
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Visuals by Arpit
Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a Corporate Holiday Party with starry lighting
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Snap Yourself
Silver cocktail tables in Ecosystems atrium for Corporate Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
Catering staff in vests and Santa hats pouring liquid nitrogen into ice cream bowls in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine for a Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette in front of the SpaceHab for a Holiday Party
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Visuals by Arpit
White and gold cocktail furniture under the wing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour with winter gobo lighting
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Maya Myers Photography
Two Christmas Trees dressed in lights and peppermint striped skirts flank the West Holding event entrance hallway which is lit by blue uplights
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Visuals by Arpit
Closeup under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour of white lounge furniture, neon room accents, and planetary airstars
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Snap Yourself
Event guests enter kelp forest tunnel lit in electric blue
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Snap Yourself
Winter Corporate Holiday Party in Disney Court with white drapery and overhead stringer lights
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Maya Myers Photography
Round glowing bar under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Snap Yourself
Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
Midcentury Modern grey lounge vignette underneath space shuttle Endeavour for a Holiday Party. A centered coffee table holds a centerpiece decorated with ornaments.
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Visuals by Arpit
Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a Corporate Holiday Party with starry lighting
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Snap Yourself
Silver cocktail tables in Ecosystems atrium for Corporate Holiday Party
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Maya Myers Photography
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Weddings

Purple and Amber hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with starry accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
Mirrored dining table with tall red florals under the wings of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a fundraising gala
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Nadine Froger Photography
A bride and groom kiss at dusk in front of wedding guests seated at dining rounds and corrugated metal lit in purple. Bride and groom image are reflected in nearby fountain water
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
Wedding guests sit in white folding chairs overlooking a wedding ceremony in the Exposition Park Rose Garden
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab set formally with round dining tables for an evening wedding reception
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
A bride is escorted down the Wallis Annenberg Building steps by her father to walk her down the aisle.
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
A bride and groom watch as red and yellow traditional lion dancers perform on the dancefloor in the Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
Blue Hued Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab with hanging chandeliers and seated dinner
Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab Wedding adorned with purple lantern chains hanging from the ceiling and candles along the fountain
Purple and Amber hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with starry accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
Mirrored dining table with tall red florals under the wings of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for a fundraising gala
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Nadine Froger Photography
A bride and groom kiss at dusk in front of wedding guests seated at dining rounds and corrugated metal lit in purple. Bride and groom image are reflected in nearby fountain water
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
Wedding guests sit in white folding chairs overlooking a wedding ceremony in the Exposition Park Rose Garden
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab set formally with round dining tables for an evening wedding reception
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
A bride is escorted down the Wallis Annenberg Building steps by her father to walk her down the aisle.
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
A bride and groom watch as red and yellow traditional lion dancers perform on the dancefloor in the Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab
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Kevin Le Vu Photography
Blue Hued Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab with hanging chandeliers and seated dinner
Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab Wedding adorned with purple lantern chains hanging from the ceiling and candles along the fountain
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Cocktail Receptions

Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour above glowing cocktail tables and white lounge furniture for a private event
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Someone's in the Kitchen
White buffet with florals in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Avesha Michael
Event guests arriving at the Wallis Annenberg Building entrance with red carpet draped steps and robin egg blue cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
Night cocktail reception in Ecosystems atrium with intimate table groupings and glowing orb centerpieces
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Visuals by Arpit
Red cocktail tables with tall wooden chairs throughout Disney Court cocktail reception
Black and white cocktail reception from the tail end of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Avesha Michael
Event guests in formal attire drink cocktails in MUSES Room among black and teal patterned cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
Silver cocktail tables, appetizer buffet stations, and white lounge furniture on Disney Court
Long shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour above glowing cocktail tables and white lounge furniture for a private event
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Someone's in the Kitchen
White buffet with florals in front of the Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Avesha Michael
Event guests arriving at the Wallis Annenberg Building entrance with red carpet draped steps and robin egg blue cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
Night cocktail reception in Ecosystems atrium with intimate table groupings and glowing orb centerpieces
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Visuals by Arpit
Red cocktail tables with tall wooden chairs throughout Disney Court cocktail reception
Black and white cocktail reception from the tail end of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Avesha Michael
Event guests in formal attire drink cocktails in MUSES Room among black and teal patterned cocktail tables
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Sarah Golonka Photography
Silver cocktail tables, appetizer buffet stations, and white lounge furniture on Disney Court
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Screenings & Premieres

Black and White Star Trek premiere press line step and repeat
Press interviewing talent at blue step and repeat arrivals for Hulu Original The First premiere
Celebrities, guests, and press fill bright blue carpet lined with blue Step & Repeat with CBS and Extant logos
Lounge bench alongside the Wallis Annenberg Building fountain for the Island of Lemurs: Madagascar IMAX premiere
Red Carpet Press Line outside IMAX Theater for Island of Lemurs: Madagascar film premiere
Purple and Pink hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with galactic projection mapping on the ceilings for Star Trek Into Darkness film premiere
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Maya Myers Photography
Press line and promotional banners outside IMAX Theater for SuperPower Dogs 3D premiere
Canine talent sitting on black carpet in front of promotional banner for SuperPower Dogs 3D IMAX premiere
Blue step & repeat press line at the West Holding event entrance for film premiere
Press outside IMAX Theater awaiting celebrity step and repeat arrivals for The X Files premiere
Black and White Star Trek premiere press line step and repeat
Press interviewing talent at blue step and repeat arrivals for Hulu Original The First premiere
Celebrities, guests, and press fill bright blue carpet lined with blue Step & Repeat with CBS and Extant logos
Lounge bench alongside the Wallis Annenberg Building fountain for the Island of Lemurs: Madagascar IMAX premiere
Red Carpet Press Line outside IMAX Theater for Island of Lemurs: Madagascar film premiere
Purple and Pink hued Samuel Oschin Pavilion with galactic projection mapping on the ceilings for Star Trek Into Darkness film premiere
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Maya Myers Photography
Press line and promotional banners outside IMAX Theater for SuperPower Dogs 3D premiere
Canine talent sitting on black carpet in front of promotional banner for SuperPower Dogs 3D IMAX premiere
Blue step & repeat press line at the West Holding event entrance for film premiere
Press outside IMAX Theater awaiting celebrity step and repeat arrivals for The X Files premiere
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Official Tailgates

Los Angeles Rams tailgate in the Wallis Annenberg Building with team banners and navy, green, and white tables
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab decorated for Stanford tailgate. Banquet rounds are lined in red and white, pennants and balloons hang from the ceiling above central fountain.
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab set for an LA Rams tailgate with banquet rounds and cocktail tables lined in pink and white. Far wall is set with multiple food stations decorated with LA Rams logo in front of tall banners of football players.
Uniformed Cal Berkeley marching band ascends Wallis Annenberg Building front steps while carrying instruments
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab decorated for Stanford tailgate. Banquet rounds are lined in red and white, pennants and balloons hang from the ceiling and balloon letters spell out 'STANFORD'
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab set for an LA Rams tailgate with banquet rounds and cocktail tables lined in pink and white. LA Rams logo displayed in fountain and large banners of football players flank the stage.
Tailgate in the Wallis Annenberg Building with Red and White banquet tables and overhead pennants and balloons
Los Angeles Rams tailgate in the Wallis Annenberg Building with team banners and navy, green, and white tables
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab decorated for Stanford tailgate. Banquet rounds are lined in red and white, pennants and balloons hang from the ceiling above central fountain.
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab set for an LA Rams tailgate with banquet rounds and cocktail tables lined in pink and white. Far wall is set with multiple food stations decorated with LA Rams logo in front of tall banners of football players.
Uniformed Cal Berkeley marching band ascends Wallis Annenberg Building front steps while carrying instruments
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab decorated for Stanford tailgate. Banquet rounds are lined in red and white, pennants and balloons hang from the ceiling and balloon letters spell out 'STANFORD'
Wallis Annenberg Building: Big Lab set for an LA Rams tailgate with banquet rounds and cocktail tables lined in pink and white. LA Rams logo displayed in fountain and large banners of football players flank the stage.
Tailgate in the Wallis Annenberg Building with Red and White banquet tables and overhead pennants and balloons
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Nonprofit Galas & Events

Close up of a planetary globe centerpiece atop a dining table in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with AV screen in background
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Nadine Froger Photography
Samuel Oschin Pavilion filled with green linen banquet tables, live trees, and garden park accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
Blue Hued Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab with hanging chandeliers and seated dinner
Guest register for Pompeii exhibit opening at Ancient Roman registration structure in Lorsch Family Pavilion
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Nadine Froger Photography
Side view of event guest mingling in Edgerton Court decorated with dog bone shaped bar and stringer lights
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Nadine Froger Photography
Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
purple banquet rounds with menus, place settings, and floral centerpieces in Ecosystems atrium
Private event catering buffet tables under the nose of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Brian Leahy Photography
Art display panels for a fundraising event silent auction in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion
Astronaut Garret Reisman on stage, presenting to gala dinner guests under the space shuttle Endeavour
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John McCoy
Dinner Gala in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with purple and yellow floral centerpieces
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Becca Rillo Photography
Close up of a planetary globe centerpiece atop a dining table in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with AV screen in background
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Nadine Froger Photography
Samuel Oschin Pavilion filled with green linen banquet tables, live trees, and garden park accents
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Nadine Froger Photography
Blue Hued Wallis Annenberg Building Big Lab with hanging chandeliers and seated dinner
Guest register for Pompeii exhibit opening at Ancient Roman registration structure in Lorsch Family Pavilion
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Nadine Froger Photography
Side view of event guest mingling in Edgerton Court decorated with dog bone shaped bar and stringer lights
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Nadine Froger Photography
Holiday Dinner Party in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with metallic teal and red tables
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Visuals by Arpit
purple banquet rounds with menus, place settings, and floral centerpieces in Ecosystems atrium
Private event catering buffet tables under the nose of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Brian Leahy Photography
Art display panels for a fundraising event silent auction in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion
Astronaut Garret Reisman on stage, presenting to gala dinner guests under the space shuttle Endeavour
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John McCoy
Dinner Gala in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion with purple and yellow floral centerpieces
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Becca Rillo Photography
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Daytime Luncheons

Long VIP head table lined in burgundy, black, and gold facing stage flanked by projector screens in Loker Conference Center
Burgundy banquet rounds fully set with place settings and gold napkins for luncheon in Loker Conference Center
Erteszek Family Foundation Muses Room set with banquet rounds with orange linens
MUSES Room with banquet tables with orange and burnt orange linens for board meeting luncheon
Long VIP head table lined in burgundy, black, and gold facing stage flanked by projector screens in Loker Conference Center
Burgundy banquet rounds fully set with place settings and gold napkins for luncheon in Loker Conference Center
Erteszek Family Foundation Muses Room set with banquet rounds with orange linens
MUSES Room with banquet tables with orange and burnt orange linens for board meeting luncheon
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Conferences & Meetings

MUSES Room set theater style with temporary art installation along wall
Empty Theater Style Meeting with swag bags on chairs facing stage and podium in the Loker Conference Center
MUSES Room set theater style facing small offset stage
MUSES Room set theater style facing dramatic pink and yellow illuminated custom stage
Long VIP head table lined in burgundy, black, and gold facing stage flanked by projector screens in Loker Conference Center
Empty Theater Style Meeting with swag bags on chairs facing stage and podium in the Loker Conference Center
MUSES Room set theater style with temporary art installation along wall
Empty Theater Style Meeting with swag bags on chairs facing stage and podium in the Loker Conference Center
MUSES Room set theater style facing small offset stage
MUSES Room set theater style facing dramatic pink and yellow illuminated custom stage
Long VIP head table lined in burgundy, black, and gold facing stage flanked by projector screens in Loker Conference Center
Empty Theater Style Meeting with swag bags on chairs facing stage and podium in the Loker Conference Center
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Additional Event Types

  • Client appreciation events
  • Product launches
  • Intimate dinners
  • Company staff parties
  • Food tasting events
Mini Cooper cocktail reception featuring vehicles on display inside the Wallis Annenberg Building
White event lounge furniture under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Avesha Michael
Long dining table for an intimate dinner under the belly of the Space Shuttle Endeavour

Additional Social Events (Planner Required)

  • High school social events
  • Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
  • Milestone celebrations
  • Celebrations of life
Sparkly gold cocktail table and white lounge furniture in front of the Wallis Annenberg Building fountain and light up Mock Prom lettering above the bamboo garden
Sparkly gold cocktail table illuminated by accent lighting in the Wallis Annenberg Building bamboo garden for high school prom
Serpentine dining table with bright orange chairs and bold accent florals backdropped by the Space Shuttle Main Engine for milestone celebration
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Curtis Dahl

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Seated Dinner under the Samuel Oschin Pavilion lit deep red with glowing globe centerpieces
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Bixel & Company
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Email: eventservices@californiasciencecenter.org
Call: 213-744-7523
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Empty Lorsch Family Pavilion, California Science Center front entrance, dramatically lit at night