About this venue
The Museum of Latin American Art expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its Collection, ground-breaking Exhibitions, stimulating Educational Programs, and engaging Cultural Events. We are delighted you have considered MOLAA in your wedding or special event planning process. MOLAA is truly a unique and extraordinary location that will leave your guest speechless. We do all we can to help make planning an event at MOLAA stress-free. With the help of the MOLAA staff and our vendors, your reception will proceed seamlessly. MOLAA’s exclusive caterer is TGIS, thank goodness it’s sofia, a leader in catering and event planning in Southern California. We have confidently chosen TGIS because of their ability, creativity and service to every client.
Our event spaces
- Balboa Studio
- Sculpture Garden
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Available services that can be provided by Museum of Latin American Art
Services & amenities
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - paid
Rentals
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Standard Chairs
•Security (for up to 400 guests, additional charges afterwards) •Tables (Limited inventory of cocktail, dinner and 6-foot rectangular tables) •Chairs •Separate Green Rooms or Bride’s Room and Groom’s Room •No Food & Beverage minimum with catering •MOLAA AV/Sound System for simple AV needs (speeches, working with DJ’s, plugging in from an external device)
All food and beverage and alcohol at MOLAA must be sold and served by our approved caterer, TGIS. The sale and service of all alcoholic beverages are regulated by the state of California and MOLAA and TGIS are responsible for the administration of these regulations.
Ceremonies in the galleries will be considered and approved at MOLAA's discretion for groups smaller than 30 people. Approval of request may be based on exhibition schedule or other museum programming.
If the event takes place during normal museum operating hours, the client's guests may enter through the museum lobby and the museum long gallery; however the galleries will remain available to the public. For an additional fee, client may arrange for exclusive use of the museum galleries after normal museum operating hours.
Events are blocked for a standard 5-hour period that includes set-up and breakdown. Additional time must be pre-approved by MOLAA and additional fees will apply. Approval must be obtained and additional fees will also apply for all functions that start prior to 9:00 am or end after 12:00 midnight.
Parking for up to 130 total vehicles on the museum premise is available for events. If additional parking areas or services are needed, client agrees to incur all fees for such services. MOLAA will not be not responsible for any loss or damage to vehicles or their contents.
Only acoustic music and pre-recorded music played through the museums built in audio systems is allowed in the lobby and galleries during an event. A PA system with speakers may be used for oral presentations in the lobby. Music is allowed in the Sculpture Garden only until 10:00pm. And in Viva until 12am.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
January, February, March, April, and December
No, all food and beverage need to go through TGIS.
Yes, included in our rental package.
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