Plan Your Event

Here at the Museum of Science & History we invite you to design one-of-a-kind events with our dynamic backdrop of unique venue spaces. Whether you’re planning a wedding, cocktail party, or corporate gathering, be sure to make your special occasion one for the history books! Located on the Southbank of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, the  Bryan-Gooding Planetarium and rotating exhibitions at MOSH inspire curiosity and create memorable experiences for your guests.

Interested? Please fill out a request form HERE, and our special events manager will reach out soon.

Questions?
Contact our Special Events Team.

Interested in learning more about private event and facility rentals at MOSH? Contact our team today to discuss your event planning needs and our rental availability.

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Bryan-Gooding Planetarium

Capacity: 220

Hourly Rate: $700

This dynamic theater showcases the night sky, solar systems, laser light shows, and custom video projections. The planetarium provides an epic backdrop for wedding ceremonies, interactive presentations, and happy hour paired with Cosmic Concerts.

Community Conference Center

Capacity: 90 seated, 130 cocktail

Hourly Rate: $450

With full AV access, adjustable lighting, and high ceilings this large conference room offers a great multipurpose event space. This room’s open floor plan and adjacency to the Main Lobby and the Museum’s West Lawn make it easily accessible.

First & Second Floor Exhibition Galleries

Capacity: 100 – 250+

Hourly Rate: $650 per Floor

These floors are ideal for a welcome reception or cocktail hour and include guest access to signature exhibits such as Atlantic Tails and Currents of Time as well as traveling exhibitions. Entertain your guests with hands-on interactives that provide ample fun while creating an immersive experience.

Hourly Rental Rates

  • Main Lobby: $350
  • Community Conference Room: $450
  • First Floor: $650
  • Second Floor: $650
  • First & Second Floor: $1,000
  • JEA Science Theater: $500
  • Bryan-Gooding Planetarium: $700
  • Florida Naturalist’s Center: $200
  • Kid Space: $275
  • Whole Building: $1,850*

*Excludes JEA Science Theater, Florida Naturalist’s Center & Planetarium.

Rental Inventory

  • 6′ Rectangular Tables: $10.95 each
  • 8′ Rectangular Tables: $10.95 each
  • 30″ Square Cafe Table: $10.95 each
  • 30″ Highboy Tables: $10.95 each
  • 60″ Round Tables: $10.95 each
  • Table Linens: $13.95 each
  • MOSH Blue Chairs: $2.95
  • Black Chair Covers: $2 each
  • Black Barstools:  $6 each
  • LED Uplights: $25 each
  • Light Up Bar: $79.95
  • Outdoor Patio Heaters:  $80 each
  • Portable PA with Speakers: $100
  • Wireless Microphone & Speakers: $150
  • Podium with Microphone & Speakers: $160

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