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 Rooftop Terrace, Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, and rotating exhibitions at MOSH inspire curiosity and create memorable experiences for your guests.
Contact our Special Events Coordinator:
Interested in learning more about private event rental at MOSH? Contact our Special Events Coordinator today to discuss your event planning needs and availability.
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Rooftop Terrace
Capacity: 150 seated, 220 cocktail
Hourly Rate: $800
Located on top of the four-story Museum, the rooftop offers a perfect open-air setting for large parties, exclusive networking events, and momentous dinner receptions.
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.
The Learning Lab
Capacity: 40 seated, 50 cocktail
Hourly Rate: $350
The Learning Lab provides an open floor plan, privacy, and access to a projector/screen duo with wireless casting ability. This room is located off the Third Floor Loft and is perfect for small meetings or private gatherings.
Hourly Rental Rates
- Main Lobby: $350
- Community Conference Room: $450
- First Floor: $650
- Second Floor: $650
- Third Floor Loft: $400
- First & Second Floor: $1,000
- JEA Science Theater: $500
- Bryan-Gooding Planetarium: $700
- Florida Naturalist’s Center: $200
- Kid Space: $275
- Rooftop Terrace: $800
- 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
