The Gray Matter Museum of Art at McGowan Hall

Guest capacity

Up to 415 seated guests

About this venue

The museum is here for your enjoyment and to share its positive vibes with you! The Gray Matter Museum of Art supports local artists, and provides a free thinking seaside space for growth and productivity.

Seated guest capacity

5-415

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

105 N La Esperanza # A, San Clemente, CA 92672

Our event spaces

The Main Exhibition Hall

The Gray Matter Museum of Art exhibition at McGowan Hall is the perfect pairing of Modern Architecture & the Arts defined by creative coastal living.

The modern indoor space features expansive floor-to-ceiling widows offering stunning ocean views, complemented by spacious wooden rafters. Its well designed layout includes glass doors that open to a wraparound terrace, perfect for enjoying the scenery. This versatile venue allows for seamless indoor and outdoor gatherings. The outdoor and indoor areas boast panoramic ocean views, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped gardens and stylish paved terraces.

Guest capacity

1-350 Seated

1-418 Standing

Square footage

10,000

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

30 Minutes of Rehearsal Ceremony Green Room Fully Stocked Powder Rooms for all attendees Trellis Market Lights *Up to 100 Acrylic Armless Ghost Chairs *Up to 30 Round 60" Banquet Tables *Up to 6 8ft Banquet Tables + 6 6ft tables *Up to 4 30" Round High Cocktail Tables *Up to 2 Mobile Wood Bars *Rotating Artwork in Main Gallery

Room cost

$1,000 per hour for up to 100 guests

The Main Exhibition Hall

The Gray Matter Museum of Art exhibition at McGowan Hall is the perfect pairing of Modern Architecture & the Arts defined by creative coastal living.

Guest capacity

1-350 Seated

1-418 Standing

Square footage

10,000

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Room cost

$1,000 per hour for up to 100 guests

Available services that can be provided by The Gray Matter Museum of Art at McGowan Hall

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Liability insurance
Lighting/Sound
On-site accommodations
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Transportation
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Reviews

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Lauren
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 24, 2024
Personalized, all inclusive, competitive price
Adina and the Event Set crew transformed the GMMA into a beautiful wedding site and experience. We picked them because the price was right and the views were beautiful. On the day of the event the flowers were more grand than we expected for our price point, the DJ was engaging, and the food was better than any wedding I’ve attended. They accommodated our Indo-Western wedding with great Indian and western food. We even had his and hers mocktails. The food was the most customizable experience we found on the market. And it was tasty max. Adina is respectful, caring and patient. Your photos will be amazing with the view and the flowers. Especially if you have Trisha as your photographer. She is a master of lighting and angles. She makes quick work of editing and getting the photos back to you. Overall a great experience, less stress, and an all inclusive experience with lots of personalization.