Inspiring Museums Perfect for Meetings & Events

Jacksonville’s history and museums are instrumental in the cultural impact on the city and its community. While enriching for visitors to explore, they also provide rich settings for private events throughout the year. Discover how the museums of Jax transform the meetings landscape.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
One of the city’s top art institutions, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has a perfect mix of indoor exhibit space and outdoor green space for events. The expansive gardens overlooking the St. Johns River will captivate while the art pieces throughout the museum will inspire. It offers five distinct spaces with capacities ranging from 60 to 300 depending on the space and type of layout. On-site catering is also available from its exclusive Chef Garden Catering & Events service.

Jacksonville Naval Museum on the U.S.S. Orleck
Climb aboard a historical naval vessel for an event to remember at the Jacksonville Naval Museum. Docked on the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, the U.S.S. Orleck serves as an exhibit and houses the museum. Impress meeting and conference attendees with a banquet utilizing the decks and compartments of a gearing-class destroyer. Sitting on the river in the heart of the city also means that the views from the top deck are unforgettable.

Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is an astonishing location in the heart of downtown for elegant galas among amazing works of art by renowned artists. The museum offers eight distinct rental spaces including gallery spaces, art education classrooms, a 5th floor loft with views of James Weldon Johnson Park and its 125-seat theater. The three-story Haskel Atrium Gallery is a wonderful rental option to incorporate the Jacksonville arts community into an event or celebration.

The gallery has a rotating exhibit for burgeoning artists to create monumental works in the unique space as part of Project Atrium. Full bar service and in-house catering are available to take care of all dining needs for their parties.

Museum of Science and History
The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) has an engaging and educational event menu, perfect for an enriching soiree. Interactive exhibits can be converted into banquet spaces for tremendous atmosphere options. The museum also rents out its rooftop terrace, planetarium, JEA Science Theater or the whole building for a multitude of different elements to choose from.

Ritz Theatre & Museum
In the historic neighborhood of LaVilla, embrace the rich culture of Jacksonville with an event hosted at the Ritz Theatre & Museum - an icon of the city’s history of diverse voices impacting African American arts. It offers an intimate 400-seat theater and exhibit space for private events. The theatre will undergo renovations in late 2024.

The Beaches Museum
Those seeking a charming and historical event spot near the ocean will adore the Beaches Museum in Jacksonville Beach. The property includes a non-denominational chapel, St. Paul’s By The Sea, which has been a fixture in the beach community since the late 1800s. Planners can also rent the museum's gallery spaces for just as charming of an event space with a 140-person reception capacity.