The Mariners' Museum requires all events to use a caterer from the approved catering list. Please see the Vendors page for the list.

Yes, The Mariners' Museum allows bands or DJs to play in any of our event spaces.

The Mariners' Museum has over 400 parking spaces available that are adjacent to the museum areas.

Event start times vary depending on the spaces utilized. All events must end by 11:00 P.M.

If you are interested in reserving a space, the museum can place a hold on the date for up to one week before finalizing a contract. To assure that your date is set on the events calendar, a signed contract, 50% rental fee and security deposit are required.

Yes, the security deposit is refunded after the event as long as there is no damage to the event area(s).

Events can be canceled without any additional fees applied up to 90 days in advance. If possible, the events staff is happy to re-schedule for a different date.

Being a museum with many priceless artifacts, there are no candles allowed in any of our indoor event spaces. Additionally, no decorations can be attached to ceilings, walls, or paintings.

The Mariners' Museum is able to provide the following furniture for all events without any additional charge:

• 300 Padded chairs
• 20 5-foot round tables
• 15 6-foot banquet tables
• 15 8-foot banquet tables
• 12 Hightop tables
• 3 4-foot round tables
• Easels

The gallery spaces may be open for guests to tour for an additional fee. This also includes The Monitor Center.

Unless requested as a part of the event and based upon staff availability, the gift shop is not normally open for after-hours events.

With proper ABC licensing, alcohol may be served during an event.

The Museum staff will set-up and tear-down all Museum provided tables and chairs at no additional charge with an event layout provided (unless otherwise agreed upon). Set up of any rental items not provided by the Museum (rental chairs, rental tables, dance floors, etc) will fall under the responsibility of the rental client.