Bowers Museum

The Bowers Museum, located at 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of the available spaces and their capacities:

Indoor Venues

• Norma Kershaw Auditorium

• Capacity: Up to 292 guests
• Function: Performances, recitals, award ceremonies, lectures, presentations, panel discussions, screenings, religious ceremonies, graduations, and meetings/symposiums.

• John M. Lee Court

• Capacity: Up to 387 guests (300 seated)
• Function: Holiday parties, wedding receptions, corporate/non-profit galas, celebrations of life, school dances, retirement/employee appreciation events, award ceremonies, religious ceremonies, panel discussions, expos, meetings/symposiums, and dressing space for fashion shows.

• Freedman Galleria

• Capacity: Up to 200 guests
• Function: Cocktail hours/mixers and silent auctions.

• Thompson Foyer

• Capacity: Up to 90 guests
• Function: Cocktail hours/mixers and silent auctions.

• Fluor Family Gallery

• Capacity: Up to 75 guests (60 seated)
• Function: Meetings/symposiums, small wedding ceremonies, recitals, lectures/presentations.

Outdoor Venues

• Historic Courtyard

• Capacity: Up to 500 guests (400 seated)
• Function: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, school dances, quinceañeras, corporate/non-profit cocktail hours/receptions, expos, and fashion shows.

• Historic Balcony

• Capacity: Up to 90 guests (60 seated)
• Function: Cocktail hours/mixers and birthday celebrations.

• Sculpture Garden

• Capacity: Up to 200 guests (80 seated)
• Function: Small wedding ceremonies, receptions/mixers, birthdays/quinceañeras, and showers.

Additional Services

• Catering: Patina Restaurant Group is the exclusive food and beverage partner, offering cuisine prepared with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.

• Catering Minimums:

• Saturday: $10,000
• Sunday – Friday: $6,000
• These minimums do not include staffing, taxes, or service charge.

• Setup/Takedown: Rates include a 2-hour setup and a 1.5-hour take-down time for catering. An additional hour of setup is allotted for weddings and proms.

• Security/Custodial Services: Museum security and custodial services are included in the rental rates.

• Parking: Free parking in the Museum lot (300-500 spaces depending on event hours).

• Internet: Wireless internet is available.

• Tables/Chairs: Tables and chairs in assorted sizes are provided for up to 200 guests.

• Exhibitions: Guests can access a dazzling array of exhibitions for a unique experience.

• Audio/Visual Elements: Bowers Technicians can assist with audio or visual elements.

• Valet Parking: Valet parking services can be added for an extra touch of polish.

• Dual Jumbo Screens: The John M. Lee Court features dual jumbo screens for presentations or videos.

• Membership: All rentals include a family-level Bowers Museum Membership.

The Bowers Museum offers a comprehensive range of event spaces tailored to various needs, ensuring that every event is memorable and well-executed.