Museum of History Benicia

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,750

Packages

Prices start at $2,310

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

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.

Seated guest capacity

20-150

Venue type

Museums, Galleries
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

2060 Camel Rd, Benicia, CA 94510

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

Room cost

$315 per hour, four-hour minimum

Stone Hall and Spenger Garden

Enjoy the most of what the Museum of History Benicia has to offer with our indoor and outdoor space!

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

20-300 Standing

Room cost

$315 per hour, four-hour minimum

Museum of History Benicia packages

Simply Elegant

20-150 guests

Off-peak pricing $2,310

Description

Our venue offers endless versatility, providing the perfect blank canvas for your vision. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Stone Hall and Spenger Garden is yours to transform. With no time restrictions and no sound ordinances, you have the freedom to create an event that’s truly your own—without limits.

What’s included

Venue Hall
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair accessible
Catering Kitchen
2-hours of free set up time
Add on: Chairs and tables
Add on: Display easels
Outdoor garden space and patio

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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Beautiful and Spacious
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•Nova U.•Mar 28, 2025
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.

Preferred vendors of Museum of History Benicia

Photographer

Luke George Photography

5.0 (2)

Benicia, CA

Starts at $1,200

Cakes & desserts

Fox and Fawn

There is no exact answer to that since your event is completely customizable. Please reference the list of options found inside the section titled “Rental Rates”. Regardless of your rental, there is a $500 refundable damage deposit*** due at the time you book your event and there is a $550 janitorial cleaning fee. ***refundable damage deposit: may be refunded only after your event providing there was no damage to the hall, garden, or gallery spaces.

No, we do not. Feel free to choose the caterer, event production company, rental company, or lighting company of your choice.

Yes. If you are selling alcohol you will need to provide insurance coverage and a liquor license.

Yes, all our event rentals are required to provide event insurance. The certificate needs to be turned into the museum prior to your event setup.

Yes, absolutely. We welcome live music or a DJ at our museum. We are not subject to noise ordinance restrictions in the arsenal.

We have a prep kitchen only. We do not have cooking facilities.

There are outlets around the perimeter of the garden space. We do not have permanent garden lighting which allows you to customize your rental experience and make it as exclusive as you like.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances.

May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

January, February, March, April, and December

Yes, you may. If you plan to sell alcohol, you will be held to the same requirements as a vendor.

Yes, it is self-parking and free!

We require a minimum of 4 hours per rental and have an increased hourly if your event continues after 11 pm.

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Museum of History Benicia

Select services venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Packages

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Stone Hall and Spenger Garden

Guest capacity

Room cost

Stone Hall and Spenger Garden

Stone Hall and Spenger Garden

Guest capacity

Room cost

Museum of History Benicia packages

Simply Elegant

Available services that can be provided by Museum of History Benicia

Services & amenities

Transportation & access

Rentals

Reviews

Beautiful and Spacious

Preferred vendors of Museum of History Benicia

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent Stone Hall, Spenger Garden, or the museum gallery?

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Is alcohol allowed onsite?

Do you require event insurance?

Can we have live music?

Do you have cooking facilities?

Is there power or lighting in Spenger Garden?

Do you have accessible facilities?

What is your peak season?

What is your off-peak season?

Can we bring our own alcohol?

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