The Blackhawk Museum, located at 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle in Danville, CA, is a premier facility for hosting various events, including meetings, conferences, and special catered events. Here is a detailed description of its meeting and event facilities:
Meeting and Event Facilities
- Capacity: The museum can accommodate groups from 25 to 1,200 people, making it suitable for a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions.
- Event Spaces: The museum features several event spaces, including:
- General Event Space: This space has a maximum capacity of 1,000 people and can be used for various layouts such as banquets and receptions.
- Executive Room: With a maximum capacity of 40 people, this room is ideal for smaller meetings and executive sessions.
- Lobby: The lobby can accommodate up to 250 people and is suitable for receptions and banquets.
- Mezzanine: The mezzanine area has a capacity of 200 people and is perfect for smaller gatherings and presentations.
- Outdoor Plaza: The outdoor plaza can accommodate up to 600 people and offers a unique setting for events with breathtaking views and a stunning fountain.
Amenities and Services
- On-Site Catering: The museum offers on-site catering services through its exclusive partner, Scott’s Seafood Restaurant. This ensures that guests receive fresh and hot cuisine with a creative flair, all within a gallery resplendent with automotive works of fine art.
- Audio-Visual Equipment: The museum is equipped with one of the most state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, custom-built audio-visual systems in the greater Bay Area. This includes four large screen projection systems, podiums, adjustable staging, wireless microphones, custom lighting, and logo’d gobos.
- Event Scheduling: The museum is available year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. During operating hours (Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm), functions with catered meals can be scheduled in the event space from 7:30 am-5:00 pm. The entire facility is available from 6:00 pm-11:30 pm. On Mondays and Tuesdays, when the museum is closed to the public, the entire facility is available for events from 7:30 am-11:30 pm.
Additional Features
- Automotive Galleries: The museum features built-in entertainment with a third-floor gallery, Spirit of The Old West, and a lower dining gallery of rare collectible cars. This unique setting can be used for interior decor or as part of the event layout.
The Blackhawk Museum offers a versatile and luxurious setting for any event, combining fine art, fine automobiles, and fine dining to create an unforgettable experience.