Located in San Diego, California, Mingei International Museum is a venue that hosts weddings and other special events. The management of this facility invites couples that are seeking a setting for their important celebration. To-be-weds can make this unique site the backdrop for truly remarkable festivities.

Facilities and Capacity

This museum venue offers a variety of event spaces to host weddings. The Margaret A. Cargill Commons (MAC) and Neeley Courtyard together accommodate up to 220 seated guests and up to 315 reception guests. La Atalaya Theater hosts up to 100 for a buffet-style seated dinner, 115 for performance seating, and 165 for a reception. Smoyer-Dickinson Terrace hosts up to 55 for a reception and Prebys Terrace up to 25. The Founder's Gallery accommodates up to 24 guests seated around Nakashima Table or up to 38 standing. The Francis Hamilton White Art Library hosts up to 13 standing or 6-8 seated and the Education Center up to 36 seated on stools at worktables.

Services Offered

Mingei International Museum hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as elopements, engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners. The staff of this venue can arrange catering, bartending, and event rentals as well as provide setup and cleanup for events. They also offer parking and valet service.

Cuisine

The Mingei International Museum staff recommends the use of Urban Kitchen Catering for wedding catering needs. This culinary team offers hors d'oeuvres, plated meals, stations, buffets, family-style platters, and desserts as well as bar services and tasting sessions. Additionally, this venue's staff offers a list of preferred catering vendors for further options.