Events
Night Owl Returns October 4, 2024!
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Night Owl Returns Friday, October 4, 2024 from 7-10PM. Join us and enjoy:
Time with Antonio Balestreri and his live owls in the garden
Music and Beats by DJ Ice Cream Adventure
The opening of a monarch quilt traveling exhibit with the Monarch Cherrywood Challenge
Experiential Market with interesting items and activities
Delicious BBQ from the Butcher’s Pit (vegetarian options available)
All-you-can eat charcuterie from Platter Perfection
Delicious wines donated by Schied Family Wines
Exotic orchids by Matsui Nursery
Specially designed cookies from Sweet Elena’s
Craft brews from our friends at Alvarado Street Brewery
Tequila tastings with the incredible Tequila People
Delicious non-alcoholic beverages from the Monterey Tap Truck
Cat and kitten meet & greet and adoptions with Animal Friends Rescue Project
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All sponsors receive tiered recognition at the event, on the website, in advertising, e-blasts, and social media. Sponsorship deadline to honor print recognition is August 16, 2024.
Learn more about the sponsorship levels.
Become a sponsor today by completing the form below:
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Join us for an exclusive access hour from 6-7PM. Enjoy paella with Chef Brandon Miller, charcuterie by Platter Perfection, sparkling wine from Twisted Roots, and Frech macaroons by Parker-Lusseau. Plus have a private educational experience with falconer Antonio Balestreri and his birds. Tickets to this event are limited, get yours today to reserve your spot!
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$35 Members, $45 General, $50 Night Of, $75 VIP
All tickets include 2 free drink tickets. This is a 21+ event and space is limited. Online sales end October 3.
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Tickets sold in the Museum; you do not neeed to attend the event to purchase tickets. 1 for $20; 6 for $100
o Paella afternoon cooked in your yard by Chef Brandon Miller for up to 25 people. Available in Monterey County Only on a mutually agreed upon date. Dinner is a paella cooking demo and served in disposables for 25 with 6 bottles of Chefs Choice of Wine. Value: $2,000
o Twisted Roots Wine Tasting For 10 in their Tasting Room with the Winemaker and a Cheese & Charcuterie Platter from Platter Perfection for 10. Value: $500
o Dine Around: $150 to Mezzaluna Pasteria, $150 to Paluca Trattoria, $150 to Haute Enchilada, and $150 to Café Carmel. Value: $600
o Adventure Awaits 2025: complimentary tickets for four to Artichoke Festival, Monterey Motorsports Festival, California Rodeo, Chamber Music Monterey Bay 2024/2025 Season, and Monterey Symphony 2024.2025 Season. Value: Astronomical!
o Exotic Orhicds from Matsui Nursery
o Gorgeous science illustrations from local artists
o And more!
Thank You to our Night Owl Sponsors and Partners!
Science Saturdays
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![steller's jay]()
August 2024
BACKYARD BIRDS
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![Atlas moth]()
September 2024
BIODIVERSITY BLAST
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![bats]()
October 2024
SPOOKY NATURE
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![Monarch Butterfly]()
November 2024
MONARCH MAGIC
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![Sandy the Gray Whale in a birthday hat]()
January 2025
SANDY’S BIRTHDAY!
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![Environmental Stewardship]()
February 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
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![dinosaur fossils]()
March 2025
DINO DAY
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![Whale Fest]()
April 2025
WHALE FEST
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![Menzies’ Wallflower]()
May 2024
NATIVE PLANT PARTY
Science on Tap
Science on Tap is our speaker series that mixes the best parts of learning about science with some of the best brews on the central coast! Each event will feature a happy half-hour highlighting beverages from our partners at local breweries followed by a panel discussion from experts about the work they’re doing to benefit our natural world and communities.
Each evening will consist of beverages both alcoholic and non along with small bites and music from 5:30—6:00, followed by talks from 6:00-7:00 and a Q&A from 7:00-7:30. All proceeds from ticket sales go toward creating more educational events and supporting local scientists. Learn more about each session below and sign up today to reserve your space!
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Museum Members: $15.00
General Public: $20.00 | General Public at Door: $25.00
Students: Free entry to the talk with a valid student ID, $10 and ID required for happy half-hour.
Tickets include entry to the panel, one drink, and appetizer selection. Additional drinks will be available by donation.
Previous Lectures
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![gray whale]()
Cetaceans & Tales of Whales
January 2024
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![fossil specimen]()
Ancient Ecology
March 2024
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![wild coyote]()
Backyard Predators
June 2024
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![Historical image of Point Pinos]()
History of Point Pinos
July 2024
Rent the Museum
Host your next event at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for a memorable experience with loved ones. Explore outdoor and indoor venue options, ADA accessible. Book your Event at the Museum to begin planning your perfect event.
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Rent the entire museum including the galleries, garden, and kitchen preparation areas for a large party or celebration. Full Facility Rental is required for weddings and large events over 125 people.
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The perfect gathering space for a smaller group. This rental allows use of the Main Gallery, Bird Gallery, Collector's Gallery, and Native Plant Garden for your indoor-outdoor event and provides the perfect flow for guests to stay all on the main floor enjoying an evening of fun! This rental is required for large events over 75 people.
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Large auditorium, audio/visual with large screen available. The Museum’s Bird Room is a fun and unique place to hold an event that benefits from a large screen and speaker podium and is excellent for meals with its open space and proximity to the kitchen.
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The main gallery boasts beautiful hardwood floors with an upper mezzanine and includes side galleries. The Main Gallery Wing option has a capacity of 80 people, 60 seated for dining. It is best suited for large parties or special events. Includes the main gallery, mezzanine and adjacent gallery spaces.
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Our central coast Native Plant Garden is an ideal setting for small outdoor gatherings. Our Native Plant Garden is a beautiful outdoor space that works as both a standing and sit-down space for up to 50 people. Excellent for anyone who wants the convenience of being in a beautiful natural area while also being close to an indoor space and kitchen.
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Our classroom is the perfect place to host a small event, and can be decorated beautifully to accent your special day. The Museum's Education Room is the perfect space for more intimate events, the room can be decorated for parties, has AV capability for talks, and fits up to 25 people.
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Looking for a unique and memorable venue for your next corporate meeting or event? A non-traditional venue that is flexible, can accommodate from 10 to 140 people, a choice of indoor or outdoor, and as a bonus, can be informative, entertaining and enlightening?
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is your answer. The Museum also plays host to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, birthday parties, bridal/baby showers, and more, so we are prepared for and have experience in virtually any kind of meeting, event or celebration.
Plus, your guests have access to all the informative and engrossing exhibits, collections and displays the Museum has become renowned for.
You could rent the entire museum, including the galleries, garden, and kitchen preparation areas for a large event of up to 150 people, or use one of the galleries or rooms including our Bird Gallery, Main Gallery, Classroom, and Native Plant Garden for a quieter gathering.
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Unique historic museum in Pacific Grove, perfect for weddings and special events near Lover's Point. Diverse garden, indoor and outdoor spaces, partnered with Sea Stars Catering & Events. Venue includes Bird Gallery, Main Gallery, Garden, dressing room, and kitchen for up to 150 guests. Due to the special nature of these important days, weddings larger than 20 people require a half or full museum rental.
Learn More about Our Partners at Sea Stars Catering & Events
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Two hours of access to our Education Room from 11:00am-1:00pm or 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Staff set-up and clean up
Party decorations
Staff choice guided art project (child's choice of theme)
Museum tour and/or scavenger hunt
Pizza for children, two slices per child
Compostable and/or recyclable plates, cups, & cutlery
Water & Lemonade
Following the party, guests may enjoy the main Museum at no additional cost.
Up to 15 children and their grownups (minimum 1 adult per 5 children, Maximum Capacity of children is 20, maximum capacity for our party room for children and adults is 25).
$425 FOR MEMBERS
$475 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Each party is designed for 15 children and requires one adult guest per every 5 children. If you would like to add an additional 5 children for a total of 20, there is an additional $20 fee per child. Additional pizza may be purchased at-cost by parents from the company directly.