Museum of History Benicia
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,810
Packages
Prices start at $1,810
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
10% Off with Museum Membership!
When you become a member of the Museum of History Benicia for $35/year you automatically gain a 10% discount on your rental rate. Join our museum today to support Benicia history and YOU!
About this venue
Choosing the Museum of History Benicia for your next event will inspire your guests in a way no other venue can. Situated in the Historic Benicia Arsenal, the museum complex provides your guests with an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate something special. Host your event surrounded by original 1850s military buildings with a uniquely industrial style that lends itself to any event you choose. Let the historic architecture compliment your personal aesthetic and create your perfect venue at MoHB.
Our event spaces
Stone Hall and Spenger Garden
Enjoy the most of what the Museum of History Benicia has to offer with our indoor and outdoor space!
This venue option features a beautiful outdoor garden with white roses and a large pergola covered in mature vines. The garden is large enough to provide multiple seating options for guests. The Stone Hall is a large open and versatile space with large windows that display our beautiful garden. With a good sized catering kitchen and lots of space for dancing, the options with this venue are nearly endless!
Guest capacity
20-150 Seated
20-300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Catering Kitchen - Free private parking - Outdoor and indoor space
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Stone Hall and Spenger Garden
Enjoy the most of what the Museum of History Benicia has to offer with our indoor and outdoor space!
This venue option features a beautiful outdoor garden with white roses and a large pergola covered in mature vines. The garden is large enough to provide multiple seating options for guests. The Stone Hall is a large open and versatile space with large windows that display our beautiful garden. With a good sized catering kitchen and lots of space for dancing, the options with this venue are nearly endless!
Guest capacity
20-150 Seated
20-300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Catering Kitchen - Free private parking - Outdoor and indoor space
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Museum of History Benicia packages
Heritage
15-70 guests
Peak pricing $3,500-3,750
Off-peak pricing $3,500-3,750
Our Heritage Package includes 8 hours of exclusive venue use, tables and chairs for 70 with setup, a 1-hour rehearsal, rolling bar, and outdoor lighting. With Stone Hall and Spenger Garden as your backdrop, enjoy limitless creativity—no sound restrictions, no rushed timelines. Our One Event Per Day Promise ensures your day is entirely yours. Need more than 70 guests? Add $250 to cover additional seating and setup.
- Venue Hall
- Free on-site self-parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Catering Kitchen
- Outdoor garden space and patio
- 8 Hours of rental time
- One Event Per Day Promise
- On-Site Support Staff
Legacy
15-150 guests
Peak pricing $4,500
Off-peak pricing $4,500
The Legacy Package offers 12 hours of exclusive venue access for up to 150 guests, complete with tables and chairs, setup, a 1-hour rehearsal, rolling bar, and outdoor lighting. With Stone Hall and Spenger Garden as your blank canvas, enjoy total freedom—no sound restrictions, no rushed timelines, and our One Event Per Day Promise to keep your celebration private and unforgettable.
- 12 hours venue time
- One Event Per Day Promise
- 150 Guest Capacity
- Catering Kitchen
- 1-hour Rehearsal Time
- On-Site Support Staff
- Outdoor and indoor space
- Set up and clean up
- Free parking
- ADA compliant
- Rolling Bar
- Tables and Chairs
Eternal
15-150 guests
Peak pricing $5,500
Off-peak pricing $5,500
The Eternal Package includes 15 hours of exclusive venue access, from 11 am to 2 am, for up to 150 guests. Enjoy tables and chairs with setup, a 1-hour rehearsal, rolling bar, and outdoor lighting. With Stone Hall and Spenger Garden as your canvas, celebrate without limits—no sound restrictions, no rushed timelines, and our One Event Per Day Promise to ensure your event is entirely your own.
- 15 hours of venue time
- Tables and Chairs
- Set up and clean up
- Catering Kitchen
- Wheelchair accessible
- On-Site Support Staff
- Rolling Bar
- Outdoor garden space and patio
- One Event Per Day Promise
- 150 guest capacity
Preserve: Build your own package
15-300 guests
Peak pricing $1,810-6,000
Off-peak pricing $1,810-6,000
The Preserve Package is a customizable “build-your-own” option at $315/hour (4-hour minimum), with a $500 damage deposit and $550 cleaning fee. Add only what you need—tables, chairs, rolling bar, projectors, outdoor lighting, and more. Labor is not included, giving you the flexibility to design a tailored event that fits your vision and budget.
- Catering Kitchen
- Outdoor garden and patio
- Build-your-own package feature
- 4-hour minimum rental
- Wheelchair accessible
- Add on: Chairs and tables
- Add on: Display easels
- Add on: Projector
- Add on: Rolling Bar
- Cleaning included with cleaning fee
Available services that can be provided by Museum of History Benicia
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Event rentals
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
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1 review
Beautiful and Spacious
The Museum of History Benicia was an incredible venue for our wedding. From the very first inquiry, the staff was timely, friendly, and accommodating in their communication. The venue itself was open, spacious, and had a wonderful historical ambiance that set the perfect tone for our special day. The friendly atmosphere and clean, well-maintained space allowed us and our guests to fully immerse ourselves in the celebration. We couldn't have asked for a more ideal location to exchange our vows. We highly recommend the Museum of History Benicia to any couple looking for a memorable and stress-free wedding experience.
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